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Five hidden European cities worth the visit
A frequent traveler who has visited over 50 European cities recommends Bath, Heidelberg, Bruges, Mostar and Andorra La Vella as lesser-known alternatives to London and Paris.
In brief
A frequent traveler who has visited over 50 European cities recommends Bath, Heidelberg, Bruges, Mostar and Andorra La Vella as lesser-known alternatives to London and Paris. A traveler who has visited over fifty European cities recommends five lesser-known destinations as alternatives to major tourist hubs like…
Fifty cities, five recommendations
Dasha Kofman has visited over fifty cities in Europe. Although she loves London and Paris, she seeks out smaller cities and towns. She recommends five lesser-known destinations worth visiting.
Bath: Roman ruins and Georgian charm
Bath, England is a ninety-minute train ride from London.The city is known for Roman baths dating back to AD seventy, some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world.
Heidelberg: history meets modern life
Heidelberg, Germany is home to a centuries-old castle and the oldest university in Germany.Philosophenweg, or Philosopher's Way, is where professors sought solitude and academic inspiration.
Bruges: a romantic medieval escape
Bruges, Belgium is a laid-back destination and convenient day trip from Paris and Brussels.Taking a boat ride on the canal through Minnewaterpark, commonly referred to as the Lake of Love, lets visitors admire medieval architecture.
Mostar: Ottoman heritage and UNESCO bridge
Mostar in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina features a towering sixteenth-century Old Bridge connecting the two sides of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage site.The city has a well-preserved Ottoman quarter with charming cobblestone streets.
Andorra La Vella: mountain gem worth more time
Andorra La Vella is the capital of Andorra, a country in the Pyrenees between France and Spain.Restaurants feature dishes influenced by surrounding countries.
The bottom line
A traveler who has visited over fifty European cities recommends five lesser-known destinations as alternatives to major tourist hubs like London and Paris.
