Tr a v e l FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013
Euro trippin’: Top 10 destinations in Europe
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0 selected towns competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2013. Istanbul is elected the Best European Destination 2013 and won the title ahead of 19 big European cities. Lisbon (with only 439 votes behind the winner), Vienna, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Madrid, Valletta, Nice, Milan and Stockholm are the next best destinations for a holiday or city-trip in 2013.
Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY The only city in the world to straddle two continents, Turkey’s fabled city of Istanbul is the historic crossroads between East and West, a city of minarets and palaces and the perfect choice for a refreshing city break. 2013 will be a landmark year to visit Istanbul, marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic by Ataturk, with celebrations including the opening of the Marmaray tunnel under the Bosphorus linking Europe and Asia and the Ataturk Cultural Centre in Taksim.
Vienna
LISBON, PORTUGAL The good weather and long days are an irresistible invitation to discover and experience the city with a relaxed and leisurely walk of its seven hills, taking breaks at the various sightseeing spots along the way. The viewpoints of GraÁa, Senhora do Monte, Santa Luzia, Sao Jorge Castle or Sao Pedro de Alcantara are just some of the scenic spots of Lisboa, where you can admire the most beautiful panoramic views of the Portuguese capital, also known as “Cidade da Luz Branca” (City of White Light). VIENNA, AUSTRIA Vienna invites you to participate in comprehensive enjoyment in 2013: the coffee house, Viennese cuisine stands for the enjoyment culture of the city on the Danube. Vienna is also globally known as a metropolis of art and culture. No fewer than three new cultural institutions are set to enrich the city in 2013: the Chamber of Art and Wonders in the Kunsthistorisches Museum shines with a new splendor, the MuTh - the new concert hall of the Vienna Boys’ Choir in the Augarten invites visitors to regular performances, and the Stadtpalais Liechtenstein offers art of the Biedermeier and Classicism periods.