The Eternal City is exuberant, animated, welcoming. From the Colosseo Quadrato in the EUR quarter to Cinecittà, from the ecclesiastical tailors to the gelato and watermelon sellers, this is a fascinating, intoxicating city.
London has always been the crossroads of the old and new worlds while never losing sight of its unique character. The glamour shows no sign of fading, and the natives thrive on London's endlessly cosmopolitan mix of transients, expats, immigrants, and style tourists.
As the capital of the Russian empire, Saint Petersburg is like no other place in Russia. In this city, irrigated by 90 rivers and 350 bridges, every building is steeped in history.
The conservatism that long characterized Munich has given way to a hedonistic and creative backlash, but the city's inhabitants are still known for their friendly tolerance, as well as a certain rustic charm.
While Barcelona's museums, foundations, and galleries showcase the past and the future, its shops and hotels demonstrate that luxury, good service, and modernity can work together.
With its many bridges, endlessly crisscrossing ferries, and abundant parks, the Swedish capital is both a thriving port and a beautiful garden oasis. We've chosen our favorites spots in this city of innovation.
Continuing a facelift inspired by playing host to the 2004 Olympic Games, Athens's renovated museums, spanking-new tram, magnificent high-tech metro, and top-notch hotels delight travelers and locals alike.
In marked contrast to exuberant Rome, Italy's most prosperous city is permeated with a mood that sometimes seems more British than Italian. We've chosen our favorite destinations to ensure a place for every mood.
They say you haven't lived until you've sipped a perfect pint in a Dublin bar. With 500 drinking spots in the city center alone, we've chosen our favorites — along with hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Always on the lookout for a well-connected travel companion, we have selected our favorite hotels, restaurants, shops, and cultural hot spots from the 2008 guide to Paris; some are well known and others well-kept secrets.