Cities

Coastal Barcelona and inland Madrid are both booming cities in Spain. But they also contain treasure-troves of historic buildings, ancient churches, pretty plazas and interesting neighborhoods.

Here's a look at two quintessential Austrian cities; one straddles the Danube River in the eastern part of the country, and the other is further west, and a bit inland from a significant waterway, but it's a popular day trip on many cruises along the Danube River.

With its history, sophistication and culture, London is not only the United Kingdom's capital city, but a treasure-trove of important architectural sites, royal buildings, theatre experiences, and myriad of shops and world-famous department stores.

Cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings and moss-laden oak trees provide a charming backdrop for visitors to Charleston, the oldest city in South Carolina that dates back to 1670, when it was known as Charles Towne.

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