Paris + Madrid or Paris + Berlin in March?
Oct 29th, 2007, 09:49 AM
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Paris + Madrid or Paris + Berlin in March?
Hi all- My husband and I (we are in our 30s, no kids, we love architecture and new urbanism) are going to Paris for 5 days in March and want to add another "world city" to the trip, for another 4 or 5 days.
We are thinking of Madrid, but I'm a little worried that, well, that it might be a bit of a dumpy city. After Paris, it is going to be tough to measure up, too!
The other option is Berlin, but I'm thinking it might be a bit too cold still in March. Thoughts?
Also, are there any other major "world cities" (besides London and Rome) within an easy Air France flight from Paris, that I'm missing?
Thoughts and opinions much appreciated!
We are thinking of Madrid, but I'm a little worried that, well, that it might be a bit of a dumpy city. After Paris, it is going to be tough to measure up, too!
The other option is Berlin, but I'm thinking it might be a bit too cold still in March. Thoughts?
Also, are there any other major "world cities" (besides London and Rome) within an easy Air France flight from Paris, that I'm missing?
Thoughts and opinions much appreciated!
Oct 29th, 2007, 10:15 AM
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Madrid is everything but dumpy. It is a really beautiful city. However, Madrid will be cold in March - probably colder than Berlin.
Berlin is not too bad in March, the city starts to become green again after the winter.
And the architecture is spectacular - both the old architecture along Unter den Linden & at the Gendarmenmarkt and the brand modern architecture around Potsdamer Platz & Friedrichstraße.
Barcelona is not bad either - architecture from every period of time. It's your choice!
Berlin is not too bad in March, the city starts to become green again after the winter.
And the architecture is spectacular - both the old architecture along Unter den Linden & at the Gendarmenmarkt and the brand modern architecture around Potsdamer Platz & Friedrichstraße.
Barcelona is not bad either - architecture from every period of time. It's your choice!
Oct 29th, 2007, 10:36 AM
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Agree with PP - Madrid is anything but dumpy - it is more vibrant than any other capital I have visited but it is a big city and combined with another big city - Paris, might be too much.
Barcelona is fantastic . Paris and Barcelona sounds to me like a dream ticket ( Barcelona is smaller than Madrid and Paris ; if you like architecture ,I can hardly think of a better place.
Barcelona is fantastic . Paris and Barcelona sounds to me like a dream ticket ( Barcelona is smaller than Madrid and Paris ; if you like architecture ,I can hardly think of a better place.
Oct 29th, 2007, 02:36 PM
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berlin for respectful reconstruction along with innovative architecture.
endless museums. cozy restaurants.
really cheap crepes in the train stations!
all cities mentioned are lovely.
be sure to make breakfast, lunch or dinner reservations at the parliament (reichstag) in berlin if you go.
it is amazing. skip the line that way, too. ( not fun standing out in the german cold)
endless museums. cozy restaurants.
really cheap crepes in the train stations!
all cities mentioned are lovely.
be sure to make breakfast, lunch or dinner reservations at the parliament (reichstag) in berlin if you go.
it is amazing. skip the line that way, too. ( not fun standing out in the german cold)
