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You cannot come to Lisbon without exploring Alfama - the city's oldest district. You will enjoy simply getting lost on its labyrinthine streets and alleys, with architecture ranging from late medieval to 19th century buildings. The area is old and slightly run down, although renovation efforts have been undertaken in the past two decades. There is a wealth of small historical and cultural landmarks and pleasant restaurants, cafés, and Fado clubs can be found all over the place. Highlights include the Castle of São Jorge, Santa Luzia scenic view point, and the medieval Lisbon Cathedral.

Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice, a dramatic description and an apt one for this most northern European nation. With its incredible natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich Nordic culture, a visit to Iceland is a must for any curious traveler keen to see a different side of Europe.

The island of Ireland historically consists of 32 counties, of which six, collectively known as Northern Ireland, have remained as part of the United Kingdom since the rest of Ireland gained self-government in 1922. The name Ireland applies to the island as a whole but in English has also been the official name of the independent state (i.e. the 26 counties which are not part of the United Kingdom) since 1921.

If you ask a Londoner where the center of London is, you are likely to get a wry smile. This is because, historically, London was two cities: a commercial city and a separate government capital. However, the point from which distances to "London" are measured is in Trafalgar Square, where the original Charing Cross stood. The commercial capital was the City of London. This had a dense population and all the other prerequisites of a medieval city.

Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights - the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the best established opera houses in the globe, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an ancient and glamorous arcaded shopping gallery, the Brera art gallery, with some of the finest artistic works in Europe, the Pirelli tower, a majestic example of 1960s modernist Italian architecture, the San Siro, a huge and famed stadium, or the Castello Sforzesco, a grand medieval castle and the UNESCO's World Heritage Site Santa Maria alle Grazie Basilica, containing one of the world's most famous paintings: Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper.

Santorini is one of the great natural wonders of the world, and its main attraction is the landscape and seascape of the island itself. A popular reason for coming to Santorini is the legendary view of the sunset, one of the most spectacular in the world. Oia is one of the few places on the island that is both close to the sea and offers a good view to the sunset over the sea. Be sure to explore the beautiful countryside where tradition still survives.