The New York Times: 36 Hours 125 Weekends in Europe: Dream Weekends with Practical Itineraries from Paris to Perm

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While at Potsdamer Platz, do look out for the metal strip on the ground which demarcates where the Berlin Wall used to stand.

A part of Berlin’s street art can be seen along Mühlenstraße, the so-called ‘East Side Gallery’, where you will find the world’s largest open-air mural collection. Amazing contemporary art, featuring more than 100 artists from 21 countries, sprayed on the longest intact part of the Berlin wall. If you’ve followed this list, you’re probably starving by now — and there’s no better way to enjoy a well-deserved lunch than to visit London’s South Bank. Venture south and you’ll find a stretch of restaurants, buskers, and pop-up stores along the River Thames. Tip: Berlin offers a big variety of open air festivals close to the Spree during summer. Have a look which festivals are on once you know your travel details.

The Tiber River wends it way through Rome, under at least five bridges as it heads from the Apennine mountains, through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Take a Tiber river cruise and enjoy a glass of Italian wine with 360° panoramic views of the city at dusk. The Döner was first introduced by the Turkish immigrants in the late 60’s and is a spin off the traditional Turkish kebab. The dish is made of pita-style bread stuffed with meat and salad and will fill you up for hours. Nowadays there are many different versions of the Döner, including vegetarian options with Falafel or salad only. Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. The Reichstag is the seat of the German parliament and just a short walk from the Brandenburger Tor. The building merges the rather outdated appearance of the stone structure with a modern glass dome, which offers a panoramic view of central Berlin.

Tip: In summer you can enjoy a beautiful walk alongside the Spree while enjoying the murals. 9. Hops & Barley Beware of the tourist traps, however. South Kensington is notoriously busy because of its many attractions: the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and the V&A ( Victoria and Albert Museum); its proximity to Hyde Park; concert halls (the Royal Albert Hall is a 10-minute walk away); and universities (both Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Music). While you’re there, visit Carnaby Street , a vibrant shopping street in the heart of Soho. The shops themselves can be a little pricey, but you’ll be taken in by the colourful signs and modern decorations amidst the classic London architecture. 6. Wind down at Covent Garden

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While you can easily fill up a full week discovering the city and immersing yourself in Berlin’s history, these 12 places to visit in Berlin can be done perfectly over a long weekend.. We paid €50 for two pasta mains, a dessert, large beer and half bottle of wine with a bread basket. We thought this was good value and left a €5 tip which, believe me, does not happen often! Don’t linger too long at Oxford Street, because your next stop is Covent Garden. This is a gorgeous little space in the heart of the city with quaint little stores, restaurants, and cafes.

Known for its classic British streets, pristine, clean lines of architecture and calming street buskers, South Kensington is a great place to go if you’re visiting London for the first time. It’s exactly what you’d see in movies, complete with cobbled streets and old London townhouses — and it’s a great place to start your day. Nina Siegal writes about European art and culture for The Times from her home in Amsterdam. She is also the author of “The Diary Keepers: World War II in the Netherlands, as Written by the People Who Lived Through It.” However, you’re on a time limit — which is why we recommend experiencing it via a bicycle. You can rent a Santander Cycle , which is stationed all around Hyde Park’s many exit and entrance points, for as low as two British pounds. This way, you can enjoy the magnificent views the park has to offer without sacrificing too much of your time. Or if you’re a food lover, do go on a gastronomical adventure and stuff yourself silly with Currywurst and Wiener Schnitzel!Are you planning to visit London? That’s great — it’s undoubtedly one of the most vibrant, dynamic cities in the world, and you’ll find yourself with plenty of things to do. (Spoiler alert: many of them are free .) Take note that most shows in London start at 7:30 p.m. and the TKTS Booth closes at 6 p.m.. Be sure to get there on time to avoid disappointment! When flying to Rome you will land at either Fiumicino Leonard da Vinci or Ciampino Airports. Fiumicino is the biggest of the two airports slightly further out of the city, both airports offer great transport links.

Hops & Barley is a craft beer bar that is known to produce great local craft beers and is a hot favourite location for the young (and young at heart) to hang out. There are usually 4 microbrew options and cider on tap. Prenzlauer Berg district 10. Eat a “Currywurst” To hedge their bets, the High Command sends Pike to Lisbon to meet with a German double agent and see what he knows. Pike expresses concerns that if captured and tortured, he might reveal exact invasion details. His superiors feel that the risk is justified. As Pike flies out of London in civilian garb, a German spy sees him boarding the plane and reports it to her handlers. Another German spy enters his vacant hotel room and gathers personal items, including photos, letters and hair samples from his brush.However, as much as London is a popular holiday spot, it also frequently acts as a mid-way point for travellers who are transiting between cities. This might be the case if you’re an international student in the US who is Asia-bound during the summer break. Or perhaps you’re an international student in Europe looking to spend a short weekend exploring one of the most famous cities in the world. This is one of the best things to do in Rome at night, living la dolce vita and admiring the city without having to move from your chair! Enjoy a Romantic Meal (or just eat some pasta or pizza with your mates!) You can also take the airport shuttle bus from Fiumicino the journey takes about 55 minutes to get to Roma Termini and runs regularly throughout the day, you will find the bus stop outside Terminal 3 Arrivals, adjacent to exit 6, bus stand no 12. With 130 expert itineraries from The New York Times’s popular 36 Hours column, this updated and revised third edition of the best-selling 36 Hours Europe reveals the continent’s brightest gems and best-kept secrets, including 20 new stories. From wine tastings in Burgundy to Flamenco in Seville, from historical Cyprus to easygoing Copenhagen, you’ll find the antique and the cutting-edge, the renowned and the unexpected, and all distilled into neat 36-hour schedules, so you can transform your weekends into European adventures.