Name the most wonderful city or town in Europe that you have ever visited.
Oct 11th, 2014, 02:27 AM
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<<Sorry - don;t like the rules - they don't make sense. I've been to europe more than 100 times since I first went in 1975>> Out of curiosity, nytraveler, when was the last time you were in Europe?
Oct 11th, 2014, 05:14 AM
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mariha - don't worry, no one will pick on you. It's not really about the grammar, it's about being supercilious which you are not.
Is Piraeus pretty or only interesting? Are there charming narrow streets with hanging flowers? Outdoor cafes? Does it look like time has stood still?
Is Piraeus pretty or only interesting? Are there charming narrow streets with hanging flowers? Outdoor cafes? Does it look like time has stood still?
Oct 11th, 2014, 07:29 AM
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1. Berlin
2. It is so full of vibrant life; there are a million things to do, to explore, to experience; there are so many attractions; I return again and again and always see new things - it is truly a world city
3. Fischers Fritz - it has two Michelin stars and specializes in fish and seafood. While dinner is expensive, the lunch menu is affordable and excellent value for money.
2. It is so full of vibrant life; there are a million things to do, to explore, to experience; there are so many attractions; I return again and again and always see new things - it is truly a world city
3. Fischers Fritz - it has two Michelin stars and specializes in fish and seafood. While dinner is expensive, the lunch menu is affordable and excellent value for money.
Oct 11th, 2014, 08:43 AM
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>Is Piraeus pretty or only interesting? Are there charming narrow streets with hanging flowers? Outdoor cafes? Does it look like time has stood still?>
Piraeus has some very pretty corners, at least on my eyes. I love sitting in a waterfront cafe on Pasalimani/Zea area for example, or enjoy a meal on Mikrolimano or Piraiki. Views are fantastic and ambiance varies a lot. Narrow streets with hanging flowers are not the normal, but if you know where to look for, there is this "small town" feeling, for example on Profitis Elias hill or Kallipoli area. There are places that time has stand still, like small arcades with shops and tavernes that haven't change for decades.
Of course this was always a city with a chaotic architecture and not a post-card like city, but you can still see say this arcade, changing only a little since 100 years ago: http://tinyurl.com/lzcbmeo or discover tiny kafeneion/taverns like this: http://tinyurl.com/m48n9l3 . And although not pretty, there are buildings that have a story to tell, such as saying this block of flats http://tinyurl.com/pu7wtxv appearing on a 60's movie and still standing on 31, Moutsopoulou street on Zea.
OP asked for the most "wonderful" city, but even if using the word "pretty" or "beautiful" ,I guess this can mean very different things to different people.
Piraeus has some very pretty corners, at least on my eyes. I love sitting in a waterfront cafe on Pasalimani/Zea area for example, or enjoy a meal on Mikrolimano or Piraiki. Views are fantastic and ambiance varies a lot. Narrow streets with hanging flowers are not the normal, but if you know where to look for, there is this "small town" feeling, for example on Profitis Elias hill or Kallipoli area. There are places that time has stand still, like small arcades with shops and tavernes that haven't change for decades.
Of course this was always a city with a chaotic architecture and not a post-card like city, but you can still see say this arcade, changing only a little since 100 years ago: http://tinyurl.com/lzcbmeo or discover tiny kafeneion/taverns like this: http://tinyurl.com/m48n9l3 . And although not pretty, there are buildings that have a story to tell, such as saying this block of flats http://tinyurl.com/pu7wtxv appearing on a 60's movie and still standing on 31, Moutsopoulou street on Zea.
OP asked for the most "wonderful" city, but even if using the word "pretty" or "beautiful" ,I guess this can mean very different things to different people.
Oct 11th, 2014, 11:44 AM
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Not following the rules as stated, but because I'm still in a post-France glow (returned 6 days ago from 3 weeks there). I'm going to blame lingering jetlag for my disregard, rather than focus on the phrasing of the question.....
Paris remains the most glorious and repeatable city to DH and me. It was my 10th time to spend a week there, DH's 7th time - and we're already planning the return. We were with non-foodie friends, so no really great restaurants, but Le Troumilu facing the Seine continues to be just a drop-in fave, as is Le Temps des Cerises in the Marais - just a delightful little bistro. And the renovations to the Orsay? Mind-blowingly delightful!
The two other standouts, but without major meals: Dinard in Brittany, which I thought would underwhelm me (but: the weekly market was a blast, and the walk around the seawall, when the tide was out hundreds of yards and people at the waterline were reflected on the sand, with St Malo across the way, it was a Monet moment in motion - and it made us start taking pics of rentals notices, and planning an eventual stay there. talk about a beach week! The other surprise was in Provence: loved Rouissillon! We spent 2/3 of a day there, the only meal was gelato, so can't help with a restaurant, but loved it all!
Paris remains the most glorious and repeatable city to DH and me. It was my 10th time to spend a week there, DH's 7th time - and we're already planning the return. We were with non-foodie friends, so no really great restaurants, but Le Troumilu facing the Seine continues to be just a drop-in fave, as is Le Temps des Cerises in the Marais - just a delightful little bistro. And the renovations to the Orsay? Mind-blowingly delightful!
The two other standouts, but without major meals: Dinard in Brittany, which I thought would underwhelm me (but: the weekly market was a blast, and the walk around the seawall, when the tide was out hundreds of yards and people at the waterline were reflected on the sand, with St Malo across the way, it was a Monet moment in motion - and it made us start taking pics of rentals notices, and planning an eventual stay there. talk about a beach week! The other surprise was in Provence: loved Rouissillon! We spent 2/3 of a day there, the only meal was gelato, so can't help with a restaurant, but loved it all!
Oct 11th, 2014, 01:19 PM
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Valencia [we were there in May].
wonderful beaches, terrific food, great architecture and good access to lots of other places.
and a lovely climate.
oops - wrong country. well, you can't have it all.
wonderful beaches, terrific food, great architecture and good access to lots of other places.
and a lovely climate.
oops - wrong country. well, you can't have it all.
Oct 13th, 2014, 09:43 AM
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I don't think it's a "tough crowd" but the OP made it a very tough question. To ask a bunch of travelers for their "most wonderful city in Europe" and then restrict their answers with so many conditions that most of us can't give ours -- well, that borders on cruelty on a travel board.
