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Cities of the World volume 18
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Spain, a country on the Iberian peninsula, has a 2,000 year old history steeped in art. In Madrid, we take a look at the Royal Palace and the treasures of the Prado, and from here, we take an excursion to Escorial.
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Cities of the World volume 11
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The islands of eternal spring are made up of various landscapes. One can find anything from the lush, green forests in the mountains to sand deserts.
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Cities of the World volume 25
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Münich offers much more than Oktoberfest: the pretzel, large cups of beer and huge shopping malls. The neo-gothic palace of the City Hall, the unique domes of the Cathedral of Our Lady, the pillars of the generals, the city gates, the eclectic buildings of the Residenz are all there for you to see. You can also enjoy the markets and the taverns.
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Cities of the World volume 13
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Corfu is different from the other Greek islands. Instead of dreary, rocky terrain, one can find lush flora, pine trees, lemon and olive trees. This is the place where Odysseus met Nausicaa, Queen Elizabeth built a palace and where Gerald Durrell fell in love with nature.
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Cities of the World volume 13
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The second largest island of the Mediterranean managed to keep some of its natural, untouched beauty, which is more and more rare in modern Europe. Large herds of goat and sheep graze on the scarcely inhabited Campidano plain. Here the archaic patoral culture still lives on.
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Cities of the World volume 23
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Egypt is the land of pharaohs, pyramids, mummies and other archeological riddles.
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Cities of the World volume 11
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Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, lies among the snow-covered Alps, hills and the lake of Salzkammergut. There, Hohensalzburg Castle stands quietly over the small town.
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Cities of the World volume 3
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The Greek islands, jewels thrown into the Aegean Sea. History and nature, Romans and Byzantines, sun worshippers and swimmers, gentle bays, a sea as blue as the sky, a sky as blue as the sea and golden sand.
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Cities of the World volume 9
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English
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Ireland, the Emerald Island. The hills, covered with lush, emerald green grass are full of mystical stone buildings from prehistoric times, Celtic monuments and medieval forts and monasteries.
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Cities of the World volume 20
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Mallorca, the pearl of the Balearic Islands is a real postcard world. There are uncountable hidden, rocky little bays, long sandy beaches, pine tree gardens, palm tree lanes, sunshine, a sky which is always blue, fluffy white clouds, colorful fishermen’s boats, white yachts and beautiful flowers are all parts of the summer lasting from March to October.
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Cities of the World volume 6
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English
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The re-united Berlin awaits visitors with such old sights as the Alexanderplatz with the TV Tower and the World Clock, the Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial Church (Church Ruin), the linden trees of the “Unter den Linden”, and the shopping areas of the Kurfurstendamm.
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Cities of the World volume 6
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English
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The 5,500 square meters large southern part of the once proud colonial empire is Algarve, bathing all year in the sun. From the hilltops, moor forts look down on to the surroundings.
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Cities of the World volume 19
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After the maritime victory over the Swedish army, Peter I the Great decided to build a city on the small islands and lagoons on the mouth of the river Neva. The Russian, Italian and French masters dreamed up wonderful Baroque and Classicist palaces on the banks of the canals.
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Cities of the World volume 2
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English
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New York, the Big Apple for the locals, is the largest city of the United States. Its most famous sight is the monumental Statue of Liberty, but there are also the famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center, while the twin towers of the World Trade Center are sadly missed.
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Cities of the World volume 5
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The capital of Catalonia is one of Europe’s coziest and livable cities. It is famous for its nice weather, good transportation, lots of green areas, and parks full of fountains and statues. Nice and friendly people, a buzzing cultural life, colorful events and the famous Catalonian cuisine is waiting for visitors.
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Cities of the World volume 17
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English
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The Republic of South Africa, with its diversity and unmatched natural diversity, is often called "Rainbow Country". Scrublands full of game, beaches inviting for a swim, sky-high mountains, picturesque lakes and cities of historic heritage make up the appeal of this country.
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Cities of the World volume 12
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English
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The Croatian coast, with its unique beauty, characteristic seaside towns, warm, sunny weather, colorful bays, lush green vegetation, and interesting historical monuments, is one of the most enticing parts of the Mediterranean.
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Cities of the World volume 10
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English
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The famous Route 66 was one of the original federal routes between 1926 and 1985. It started in Chicago and wound through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, ending in Los Angeles.
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Cities of the World volume 14
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Corsica is widely known as the birthplace of Napoleon. In Ajaccio, everything reminds the traveler of the emperor, his house, the dome where he was christened, a museum and monuments. The island is full of high mountains and clear bays, but the most lasting experience is provided by the small cities like Calvi, Coste or Sarténe, with their characteristically Corsican style.
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Cities of the World volume 2
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English
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This Central Italian region is known as sunny Tuscany. There is a myriad of books and films propagating its landscape and beautiful cities.
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