The maritime Voyages of Discovery turned Lisbon into one of the world’s great ports and the centre of an empire that stretched from Brazil in the West to India in the East. On the banks of the river, great monuments testify to that history.

Various populations from prehistoric times and antiquity have sought refuge on Monaco’s Rocher and in its port. Sailors have heralded from as far away as the Orient. In the sixth century B.C. a Ligurian tribe inhabited the area leaving behind their name to what would become Monaco.

Warsaw is a very specific city, different from the rest of European capitals. It was 8^th largest city within European Union cities. It is dynamic and you can feel the spirit of youthfulness, because there are 220 thousand of students who attend 35 private and 20 public universities. During World War II it was completely destroyed and rebuilt by all nations. The city has developed really well and quickly.

Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous region Catalonia with a population of 1,605,602 (in 2006). This metropolitan city has many visitors every year and has a unique flair, also through its 68 parks and seven beaches. The area around the Plaça Catalunya makes up the city's historical centre. The most famous street is La Ramblas where you can marvel at various street artists.

Amsterdam, known for many things and seen as more of the ‘black sheep’ among European cities. Rightly so, mainly Amsterdam tourism is popularly known for two things: drugs and prostitution. However, Amsterdam also offers great cultural and artistic museums which hold a very important position in the world of arts and culture (eg. The Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum).

Amsterdam, known for many things and seen as more of the ‘black sheep’ among European cities. Rightly so, mainly Amsterdam tourism is popularly known for two things: drugs and prostitution. However, Amsterdam also offers great cultural and artistic museums which hold a very important position in the world of arts and culture (eg. The Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum).

Amsterdam, known for many things and seen as more of the ‘black sheep’ among European cities. Rightly so, mainly Amsterdam tourism is popularly known for two things: drugs and prostitution. However, Amsterdam also offers great cultural and artistic museums which hold a very important position in the world of arts and culture (eg. The Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum).

The eternal city of Rome is probably one of the most famous cities in the western world. However, if you think of Rome only as the pizza and spaghetti capital, you are in for big news. Rome boasts some of the ancient world’s most popular sites, such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, but also caters for a more modern (and fashionable) taste with hundreds of clothes, shoes and jewelry shops on Mercato di Via Sannio.

Amsterdam, known for many things and seen as more of the ‘black sheep’ among European cities. Rightly so, mainly Amsterdam tourism is popularly known for two things: drugs and prostitution. However, Amsterdam also offers great cultural and artistic museums which hold a very important position in the world of arts and culture (eg. The Van Gogh museum and the Rijksmuseum).