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Study the intriguing pointed pillars on the river and relax on the grassy knoll of the park beside this iconic bridge. 

Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

Santorini’s capital is a picturesque tourist stop-off. It also provides magnificent views of the coast.

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.