STUTTGART

Embedded between green valleys and rich vineyards, Stuttgart is a true gem. While
steeped in century-old tradition, it has been home to the most keen-mindeinventors. The automobile, the of ce photocopier and the brassiere were invente here, to mention only a few. You’ll nd a lively mix of people, joined together by th region’s Swabian roots. Come and enjoy the buzz of this young, green metropolis

Star of the southwest: Stuttgart and its people are open and very much alive.

To many, the picture of Stuttgart is already established: a staid city where every evening, the sidewalks would be rolled up, the Stuttgarters themselves were misers, and everyone speaks in a Swabian accent. No question: Stuttgart still has a pretty drab image. But the bestowers of this judgment are mainly those who have not yet had the southwestern capital on their itineraries, those who have not yet found out what has happened here in the last five to ten years. Stuttgart is still misunderstood. For economists and cultural experts, insiders and architecture lovers, by contrast, "Schduagerd" has long been on the list. Stuttgart is certainly not a city that opens and reveals visitors lightly. Its face, its charms, and its advantages -- those it shows only to visitors who make the search with curiosity and without reservation

thecity It’s hard to nd a more picturesque and green city in Germany, Stuttgart is nestled between rolling green hillsand vineyards at the fringe of the Black Forest. But this
town is a far cry from a backwards country village, as th home of German carmakers Mercedes-Benz and Porschand automotive supplier Bosch, this city is teeming withscientic genius. Motorcycle and four-wheeled cartechnology was born in this city, which has the highesdensity of scientic, academic and research institutes iGermanyWhile being one of the most high-tech cities in Germany,Stuttgart has more than 1.000 years of history to look
back upon, during which it served as everything from  royal residence to a sanctuary for revolutionaries Nowadays, the city combines traditional, laid-back Swabian culture and a drive towards future innovations, elegance and exclusivity with an earth-bound, ecological outlook on  DO & SEE.

Carl Zeiss Planetarium
Make your way up the hill to Germany’s top planetarium,
complete with a dome-shaped star theatre. As thplanetarium was founded by Germany’s famous opticiaCarl Zeiss, you won’t be surprised to nd the world’s most
advanced projector in the theatreAddress: Mittlerer Schlossgart Lapidariu This gorgeous Renaissance-style park serves as collection ground for architectural tidbits of Stuttgart.
Strolling along the winding paths, you’ll come past 17th-century portals, an 18th-century durn, and a jasper basin that once belonged to Queen Olga of Wuerttember Subway: Marienplatz.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is a true magnet for visitors to Stuttgart. The extraordinary and award-winninarchitecture, in the form of a double helix, is certainly aneye-catcher. On nine floors about 160 historic and brandnew vehicles are displayed, from the worlds rstautomobiles, the legendary racing cars (Silver Arrows) to the noble Luxuskarossen. The Mercedes-Benz Museum

Venice

There is no other city like Venice. It has 180 canals, 450 bridges and magnificentpalaces. It is a city rich in museums and historical buildings of great artistic and cultural importance. Add to that the transient feeling and the quiet everyday life. The

beauty of it all is truly apparen

thecity

Refugees founded Venice. When Germanic tribes ravaged northern Italy in the 5th-century, many people escaped tothis dicult-to-access area on the Adriatic Sea. Over the centuries the refugee community grew in to the most powerful trading port in the Mediterranean. At its peak, Venice had 3.000 trade ships and 300 navy vessels.After the fall of Napoleon, Venice was ruled by theAustrians, but after the 1848 uprising, the city once againgained itsindependence. Shortly after, in 1866, Venicebecame part of Italy. 1932 saw the opening of the motorand rail bridge between Venice and the mainland, that wasto be the start of Venice as a tourist destination.It is hard to navigate around the city, but don’t let that put you of , as this is part of Venice’s charm. Leave the other tourists at St Mark’s square and the Rialto Bridge and explore the labyrinth of little neighbourhoods instead. Themost interesting areas and islands are Cannaregio,San  Polo /Santa Croce,    Dorsoduro, San Marco and Caste

 DO & SEE

The whole city is a unique sight in itself, there is nothinglike it anywhere else in the world. The best way to exploreVenice is by foot.

 Cicchetti of Venice Tour

Discover where the locals unwind on this tour of Venice’sbackstreets and hidden Bacari wine bars. Sample famouscicchetti, small local dishes like fried olives, cheesy polenta, and spicy meatballsTours run Tues - Sun. More walking tours are available from Urban Adventures  

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco, aka Mark’s Square, is the biggestsquare in Venice, and the most faous one too. If you truly

want to understand the might of the former Venetianempire this is the place to visit. The square is full of

interesting and impressive sights, one of the being thecampanile - bell tower - from where you can get a splendid

view of Venice

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Venice has many good bars, primarily in the Dorsoduro district, but there’s no "party scene." The city’s youth travel to Venice’s modern sister city, Mestre, on the main land. In

the summer, they go to the seaside town of Jesolo

Harry’s Bar
This is the original, the bar that all other "Harry’s" around he world are modelled after. The Bellini, the champagnand peach drink was invented here. Harry’s Bar focuses ont creating an inviting atmosphere that welcomes everybody with open arms.

SHOPPING

If you are after high fashion shops they are located at Via XXII Marzo and neighbouring streets. Via XXII Marzstretches from San Mark Square towards Academia and here you will find brands like Prada, Valentino, Etro, Chanand Gucci. There are also several banks and currenc exchange oces in this area. Browse Venice’s boutiqueand take in the atmosphere of the ci

Venice Picture Gallery

Our Venice picture gallery is a general overview of Venice. You'll see photos of Venice canals, gondolas, San Marco, the arsenale gate, and other Venice attractions

Little information about Amsterdam

1. With its characteristic canals (UNESCO World Heritage) surrounded by narrow, low
   and crooked 17th-century houses, Amsterdam is, without a doubt, one of the most
   charming capital cities in Europe. Here, you do your sightseeing trip by boat or bike,
   the shops are small, and the cafés often have terraces facing the water. With a rich
   cultural life and a wide range of entertainment, Amsterdam is a full-scale city which
   has managed to retain its small-town feel. Highlights include the Van Gogh Museum,
   the Royal Palace and the Anne Frank House, but also the Zaanse Schans,
   Keukenhof ower garden and the traditional cheese market in the surrounding area.
   Tips for Trips in Amsterdam Metropolitan
   Area
   From quaint countryside villages to larger historic cities,
   there’s a wealth of things to see and do within an hour’s
   excursion from Amsterdam. There are plenty of boat
   cruises through the country’s urban and rural waterways
   for a relaxed tour. To get another perspective, a bus
   excursion to the Zaanse Schans or New Land might be in
   order. If bicycles are more your speed, we’ve
   recommended tours and rental companies to get you
   pedaling in no time.
   
   
   
   A look at the map of Amsterdam shows that there are
   almost as many canals in the centre as there are streets.
   While most streets look more like alleys – short and
   narrow – the canals are much wider. For this reason, not
   many Amsterdam residents drive a car in the city, and it
   iseasier to travel around by boat or tram. Apart from this,
   bicycles are the most popular and practical means of
   transport in Amsterdam, but it’s also an excellent city to
   explore by foot.
   Admittedly, you can easily get lost in Amsterdam, where
   the streets wind round like threads in a spider’s web. But
   don’t let that scare you, it’s a perfect place to get lost in!
   Beautiful house facades, a ower market, street musicians
   and crowds of people are Amsterdam in a nutshell.
   Wandering aimlessly between the Central Station and
   Vondelpark is entertainment in itself.
   Anybody looking for more serious entertainment won’t be
   disappointed. In recent years, an increasing number of
   modern restaurants and bars have opened in areas such
   as De Pijp and Oud-West. So don’t forget to explore the
   extraordinary neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. They all
   have their own character and show a dierent side of
   Amsterdam. Walking and cycling guides of Westerpark,
   Oud-West, De Pijp, De Plantage, Oostelijk Havengebied and
   Noord are available at the tourist oFFces.
   Visit www.exploreamsterdam.nl for more information and
   to download the free audio tours in English and Dutch
   Cycle Amsterdam
   
   
   
   See Amsterdam the way local
   see it – by bike! Familiarise
   yourself with Amsterdam and
   its diverse neighbourhoods
   and architecture, cycle along
   the waterfront, and enjoy a
   local beer across from an iconic windmill.
   
   I amsterdam City Card
   Explore everything Amsterdam has to oer with the I
   amsterdam City Card. This card is your public transport
   pass, your ticket to Amsterdam’s top attractions and your
   voucher for great discounts and free surprises. Visit
   world-class museums, take a cruise through the charming
   canals and sample the local delicacies. All for free or a
   signicant discount! The I amsterdam City Card is truly
   your key to the city.
   
   More Info: Available at Tourist OFce Noord-Zuid Hollands KoFehuis,
   Stationsplein 10, Holland Tourist Information at Schiphol Airport Arrivals
   hall 2 and other locations.
   Canal cruise
   Sightseeing boats depart continually during the day from
   the Central Station, Damrak and the Rijksmuseum. The
   guided tours take one hour. Another alternative is the
   Canal Bus, with twenty stops close to the major museums,
   attractions and shopping areas. With your day ticket, you
   can hop on and hop o all day long.
   Van Gogh Museum
   Due to major restoration work the Van Gogh Museum will
   be closed from the end of September 2012 through April
   2013. Because the museum attracts over one and a half
   million visitors every year, the Hermitage has been chosen
   as a presentation area for a large part of the collection.
   The Hermitage Amsterdam will be exhibiting around 75
   jewels. And you can experience the sensation of diamond
   cutting FIrst-hand and view every stage of the process.
   Step into the exciting world of more than four centuries of
   craftsmanship
    and tradition. It is sure to be an
   unforgettable experience.
   Anne Frank Huis (Anne Frank’s House)
   Anne Frank and her family spent over two years in hiding
   in the back of the building at the Prinsengracht. The
   former hiding place is now a museum. Among the many
   writings in the collection is the diary of Anne Frank. Avoid
   the queue by buying tickets online or visit the museum at
   09:00 or after 18:00.
   
   
   EYE the new film museum
   If you love Flms and cinematography be sure to visit EYE.
   The EYE Film Institute Netherlands moved to a new
   ultramodern building along the IJ waterway in April 2012.
   It will continue to show a wide variety of F lms. EYE is also
   the only institute in the Netherlands with a collection of
   FIlm related memorabilia, including posters, photos and
   equipment from various periods that connect the past,
   present and future of the cinematographic industry
   Zaanse Schans
   A must see in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is the
   Zaanse Schans with its traditional Dutch wooden houses,
   mills and little shops. Here you will experience how
   workers in the 17th and 18th centuries lived and worked.
   You’ll get an even better impression if you visit the Zaans
   Museum too, a museum on the rise of industry.
   Moeders
   The tables are set with all kinds of dierent glassware,
   cutlery and crockery. The walls are Flled with hundreds of
   framed and unframed pictures along with antique pans,
   plates and biscuit tins. Moeders is characterized by an
   informal atmosphere and friendly service. Moeders is
   known for several Dutch specialities (hachée, suddervlees
   and stamppot). And for those who don’t want to enjoy all
   of this, there are plenty of other things to choose from the
   extensive, international menu
   d’Vijff Vlieghen
   Restaurant d’Vij Vlieghen occupies FIve adjoining 17th
   century houses. The restaurant has nine interconnected
   dining rooms, each with its own distinct style. All of them
   recreate the atmosphere of the Golden Age. d’Vij Vlieghen
   now is leading because of its New Dutch Cuisine. The
   chef has based his style on Holland’s culinary traditions
   whilst adapting them to the tastes of today
   Ciel Bleu
   Experience heaven on earth at a restaurant where the
   gastronomy and personal service will repeatedly surpass
   all of your expectations. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan
   Speelman and their team will serve you daring original
   dishes inspired by French cuisine while you take in the
   panoramic view of Amsterdam. A choice selection of
   classic and innovative wines complete this unparalleled
   culinary experience. The restaurant is the proud holder of
   two Michelin stars and is located on the 23rd oor of
   Hotel Okura.
   where you can enjoy excellent meals and special wines at
   reasonable prices. Brasserie Harkema is open seven days
   a week, oering at each moment of the day a
   cosmopolitan environment in which to lunch, to have
   coee after shopping, to dine, to drink a bottle of wine with
   bar snacks or to have supper after a theatre visit
   Theetuin Overleek
   Theetuin Overleek (tea garden) welcomes you to a
   beautiful rural area with delicious homemade cakes.
   Discover the nature reserve of Waterland with its
   monumental villages with wooden houses by silent electric
   motorboats or canoes which can be hired at the spot. You
   can choose to take a picknick on the boat or afterwards
   use lunch in the garden with a beautiful view. They also
   serve homemade high tea. An ideal daytrip only 10 km
   north of Amsterdam
   Manzano
   Tapas restaurant Manzano is located at the Rozengracht in
   a beautiful monumental building from the year 1648. The
   place where the famous Lucas Bols once started to distil
   his liquors is now turned into one of the best and Fnest
   tapas restaurants of Holland. With their extensive wine
   menu, excellent sangria, friendly sta and FIne tapas they
   have all the ingredients for a great night out in
   Amsterdam
   Brasserie FLO Amsterdam
   Enjoy the French cuisine at Brasserie FLO Amsterdam.
   The restaurant is famous for its fruit de mer buet and
   classic French menu. Oysters, lobster and langoustines
   but also escargots, steak tartare and crème brûlée are
   always in the menu. Needless to say all dishes are
   accompanied by great wines. Brasserie FLO Amsterdam is
   opened daily for dinner and from Monday to Friday for
   lunch as well
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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   Bourbon Street
   Bourbon Street Blues Club is hard to miss when strolling
   down Leidsekruissstraat, around the corner from
   Leidseplein - the Blues Brothers are dancing on the roof.
   Live blues and roots music play every night of the week
   with free entry before 23:00 most nights
   SHOPPING
   With everything from multi-level department stores to
   one-of-a-kind boutiques and antiques to contemporary
   Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most
   cultivated shopper. Besides the main streets Kalverstraat
   and Leidsestraat highlights include the P.C. Hooftstraat
   with luxury boutiques and designer stores, the exclusive
   shopping centre Magna Plaza, the Spiegelkwartier district
   with more than 70 antique shops and galleries and the
   lively Haarlemmerdijk and Utrechtsestraat. The oating
   ower market is located on the Singel canal between the
   Koningsplein and the Muntplein.
   De Bijenkorf
   De Bijenkorf Amsterdam is an inspiring, trend-setting and
   dynamic department store at Dam square. De Bijenkorf is
   the multibrandstore of the Netherlands with international
   brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Ferragamo,
   Burberry, Hugo Boss, Apple, Nespresso, Chanel and M.A.C.
   Cosmetics. The surprising and breathtaking decorations in
   de Bijenkorf’s unique shop windows make them one of
   Amsterdam’s real attractions. Live theatre, dance and
   music performances can be seen there on a regular basis.
   Occupying 21,000 m2, de Bijenkorf Amsterdam is the
   city’s largest department store. The store is open seven
   days a week.
   
   
   
   Little information about Amsterdam

BROOME

Broome is situated in north Western Australia, a two and a half hour ight from
Perth. The surrounding region is full of colour, culture and captivating scenery. Fiery
red ochre clis contrast with the unspoilt turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean,
dinosaur footprints tell secrets of ancient days and a multi-cultural population
provide arts, performances and irresistible cuisine
              THECITY
                                                                                   

Originally founded as a pearling port over 100 years ago,
Broome today continues to produce the world’s FInest
pearls. However the 22 km of pristine white sand that is
Cable Beach, (rated as one of the top beaches of the
world), and the natural phenomenon known as the
Staircase to the Moon, attract large numbers of visitors to
this popular and unique tourist destination in Australia.
Located just south of the equator, the town experiences a
sub-tropical climate with warm sunny days and balmy
nights. Chinatown continues to lure with its cosmopolitan
character and pearl showrooms selling the best of the
best to the public

                                                      the gateway to the spectacular

                                                                                  

                                                                              
Broome is the gateway to the spectacular Kimberley
Region – one of the world’s last frontiers – an unspoilt
wilderness of rugged gorges, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art
and a special place for the Aboriginal people.
Staircase to the Moon
A natural treasure to Broome occurs for three days during
the full moon from March to October. Reections from the
moon stretch across the mud ats on very low tides
creating the magni Fcent illusion of a long silver staircase.
Chinatown
Visit pearl showrooms, art galleries, shops and cafés in
this historic hub of Broome.
                                                                             
                                                                              Minyirr Park
Take one of the 22 km of self-guided walk trails around
this gorgeous park that separates Broome from the sea. A
proliFc quantity of wildlife, bush owers, fruits and seeds
are constantly changing from season to season.
                                                                                           

                                                                                  SHOPPING

                                      It is easy to Fnd a beautiful, unique, inexpensive gift to take
home from Broome.
The historic heart of Chinatown remains a ‘must do’ for
any visitor. With a stress-free retail atmosphere it is easy
to discover some of the Fnest Western Australian
treasures. Exquisite Australian South Sea Pearls and
Argyle diamonds can be purchased at extremely good
prices. Gem cutters and jewellery makers create stunning
pieces.
Art enthusiasts will take pleasure in wandering the art
galleries. Traditional and contemporary artworks including
many fantastic Indigenous works, breath-taking
photography, and pottery are a mere few.
Crafts are perfected in soap and candle making,
handcrafted sea shells and natural skin products. The
Courthouse Markets, held every Saturday morning, also
have a wide range of local and islander’s arts and crafts.
There are two shopping centres in Broome - the Paspaley
Plaza Shopping Centre, on the corner of Short and
Carnarvon Streets, and the Broome Boulevard Shopping
Centre on Frederick Street. Both have ample parking, open
7 days and feature a large supermarket, services,
numerous specialty shops with international brands and
boutique wares.                                                  

1.                                                                                    SLEEPING  

                                                Accommodation is varied, from plush and exclusive
resorts and eco retreats to clean and comfortable hostels
for the budget traveller. Winter (April to October) is the
busiest tourism season and it is well advised to book your
accommodation ahead.
Cable Beach Club Resort
Set in 26 acres at Broome’s famous Cable Beach, this
luxury resort is suitable for a romantic escape or family
getaway. The resort features 2 lagoon style pools, day spa,
tennis courts and gym, kids club and a tranquil Buddha
sanctuary.

Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort
Located just a short walk from Cable Beach, each room of
this speciFcally designed resort is decked out for comfort

and elegance.                                           

                                                                            

History

Broome is situated on the traditional lands of the Yawuru people.^[]
The first European to visit Broome is often mistakenly thought to be William Dampier. But in 1688 he only visited the north of what was later named the Dampier Peninsula. And in 1699 he explored the coast from Shark Bay to La Grange Bay, from where he headed north leaving the Australian coast. Many of the coastal features of the area were later named for him. In 1879, Charles Harper suggested that the pearling industry could be served by a port closer to the pearling grounds and that Roebuck Bay would be suitable. In 1883, John Forrest selected the site for the town, and it was named after Sir Frederick Broome, the Governor of Western Australia from 1883 to 1889.^]
In 1889, a telegraph undersea cable was laid from Broome to Singapore, connecting to England. Hence the name Cable Beach given to the landfall site^]
Headstones in the Japanese Cemetery
The town has an interesting history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises. The riches from the pearl beds did not come cheap, and the town's Japanese cemetery is the resting place of 919 Japanese divers who lost their lives working in the industry.^] Many more were lost at sea, and the exact number of deaths is unknown. The Japanese were only one of the major ethnic groups who flocked to Broome to work on the luggers or the shore based activities supporting the harvesting of oysters from the waters around Broome. They were specialist divers and, despite being considered enemies, became an indispensable part of the industry until World War II.
Each year Broome celebrates this fusion of different cultures in an annual cultural festival called Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for festival of the pearl), it looks to celebrate the Asian influenced culture brought here by the pearling industry.^]
Broome was attacked at least four times by Japanese aircraft during the Second World War, and the worst attack was the 3 March 1942 air raid in which at least 88 people (mostly civilians) were killed.
In 1950, Broome was the theater of Arthur Upfield novel "The Widows of Broome", 12th novel featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte ('Bony')
The West Australian mining boom of the 1960s, as well as the growth of the tourism industry, also helped Broome develop and diversify. Broome is one of the fastest growing towns in Australia.
At Gantheaume Point and 30 m (98 ft) out to sea are dinosaur footprints dated as Early Cretaceous in age (approximately 130 million years ago). The tracks can be seen only during very low tide. Plant fossils are also preserved extensively in the Broome Sandstone at Gantheaume Point and in coastal exposures further north.
Broome entered into a sister city agreement with Taiji, Japan in 1981 as historic ties between the two towns date back to the early 1900s, when Japan became instrumental in laying the groundwork of Broome's pearling industry. The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji was the subject of the 2009 documentary The Cove, and sparked a unanimous decision by the town's council, headed by Graeme Campbell, to end the relationship with Taiji if the dolphin hunt were to continue. The decision was reversed in October 2009.^[

BUDAPEST

Budapest – one of the world’s most beautiful cities - has succeeded in preserving its
soul, although the city has been rapidly modernised in recent years. Today the
Danube, the old Art Nouveau palace and the wide boulevards have been joined by
gourmé restaurants and trendy bars. This is where those who are interested in
history or likes to party come - and anyone who wants to relax in the city’s many
steam baths.

monarchy. Budapest became one of the most important
ports on the Danube and soon also an industrial centre.

Budapest will keep you busy with its lovely restaurants,
beautiful opera, indoor- and outdoor baths, and dierent
exciting quarters to explore. There is no problem nding
things to do in Budapest, on the contrary- you will struggle
nding the time to do them all.

THE CITY

You are either on route to – or have just arrived in – a city
which is not only beautiful and full of historical
monuments and dramatic memories, it is also excellent for
both walking around in or on exciting expeditions.
The River Danube ows right through the heart of
Budapest and thus creates a point of reference for visitors
who are either on the old cobbled streets on the Buda
side, or in the 19th century boulevards on the Pest side.
Your interests will decide on which side of the Danube you
will spend most of your time. Anyone interested in history
will nd it dicult to tear oneself away from Buda, where
the Palace summit creates an atmosphere of medieval
Budapest. Shopaholics will very soon be enticed by the
other side of the river where the shops and nightlife
compete for everyone’s attention.
Budapest is really the fusion of three towns, Buda, Óbuda
and Pest. Back in 106 AD, the Romans founded the city of
Aquincum in the north-east corner of the Danube. Several
changes of population later, at the end of the ninth
century, the Magyars arrived. They were descended from a
Finnish-Ugrian tribe with roots in Siberia. The Magyar city,
with its palace and ring-wall, came to be called Buda, and
Aquincum was later called Óbuda. The other side of the
river was also settled, in the area which would later be
called Pest. Having been invaded by the Turks - and later
by the Austrian army - in 1867 Hungary was elevated to
an equal partner in the Austro-Hungarian double

The Széchenyi Baths

Budapest is famous for its baths, the hot water that flows
from a hundred streams. The Széchenyi Bath is Budapest’s
most famous outdoor swimming bath. This beautiful bath,
in New Baroque style, is open all year round. The bathing

Szoborpark (the Statue Park
Here you will nd one of Budapest’s most remarkable
attractions. When the proletarian dictatorship’s enormous
monuments and statues were no longer politically correct
– after 1989-90 – they were moved from their
conspicuous locations in the centre to a suburb of Buda.
Here – in this “Communist theme park” – among other
things, is the gigantic statue of Lenin and Cubist statues of
Marx and Engels

EATING

Hungarian food is honest and despite today’s inuences
from all over the world they are still preserving their
traditions. Modern Hungarian cuisine is among the best in
Europe and also inexpensive. You will nd most
restaurants, and the best ones, on the Pest side.

Castle Of Buda
The palace on Buda Hill contains several museums,
including the Ludwig Museum, the National Gallery and the
Budapest Historical Museum. There are also narrow alleys
and magnicent churches. The walled Castle Hills
(Várhegy) are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hungarian State Opera
Budapest, together with Vienna, is an international capital
of opera. The beautiful State Opera, completed in 1884, is
worth a visit even if you are not interested in listening to
opera. If you do like opera, you must book in good time
and be prepared for a festive occasion.

Buda Hills
On a clear day you should take the tram or bus to Buda
Hills, via the cog railway. Here you will nd peace and calm
high above the city, with a magnicent view from
János-hegy, at the same time make sure to visit some of
the caves that are open to the public. In the Pálvölgy cave,
among other things, you can see the unique dripstone
gures ”The Elephant” and ”Crocodile”. The air in the caves
is said to be good for respiratory infections

Arcade
One of the best restaurants on the Buda side is Arcade,
with the same founder as the Café Kör. The owners have
chosen a somewhat more luxurious style here, both in the
menus and the decor, and serve modern Hungarian cuisine
with influences from France and Italy.

CAFES

Budapest has many lovely cafés, ranging from the most
delicious confectionary to breakfast places or a cozy
venue where you can sit down to just sip on a coee.
Gerbeaud
Gerbeaud should really come under the heading of
“Do&See”. This is where the aristocracy went during the
time of the Double Monarchy. The large halls have
preserved their appearance to this day

Baraka
Dicult to nd, but well worth the eort: something as
unusual as a gourmet restaurant with a personal
atmosphere in a back street on the Pest side. The chef,
Viktor Segal, mixes French and Asian but does not neglect
his Hungarian roots.

                                                                           

Bar & Café Minyon
The bar Minyon in Budapest is located in one of the
upcoming areas of Budapest downtown, Király utca.
During the day, Bar Minyon is more or less a café with
small snacks, fresh coee and cakes and in the afternoon
and evening they serve dinner

Budapest has all kinds of nightlife, from smoky beer halls
to Bohemian artists’ clubs and expensive champagne bars.
Spoon
Spoon is a good choice if you want to enjoy a long drink
and the view across the Danube. It is a large ship anchored
by the Pest quay, with a couple of popular champagne
bars and sushi restaurants

California Coffee Company
If you are on your way through the city and want to grab a
fast coee these places are perfect and fast. They oer
free Wi, dierent sandwiches, cakes and some more stu
to eat as well as tea but also cold drinks

Alcatraz
Alcatraz Music Club & Restaurant has a unique interior
that transports you to the American prison island of
Alcatraz. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening
means live jazz music and the waiters wear striped

SHOPPING

Budapest is famous for its moderately priced antiques
which you can nd in places such as the Falk Miksa utca
quarter. One of the most popular Hungarian souvenirs is
handmade Herend porcelain, which has been in production
since 1828. The beautiful, hand-painted vases, dishes and
porcelain have won many gold medals at various world
exhibitions. The factory’s own shop is on József Nádor
square.
Around the corner lies Vörösmarty Square, where you can
either gather energy with a cup of coee and a cream
cake at the city’s most famous patisserie, Café Gerbeaud,
or carry on to the former Luxus department store with the
international fashion houses’ most famous stores.
The Váciutca pedestrian street between Vörösmarty
square and the Market Square is Budapest’s largest
shopping centre. This is where you will nd the
international fashion houses’ own stores, souvenir shops,
wine shops and several galleries. Do not miss the small
cross-streets with their sweet little shops and upscale
wine merchants. Many Budapest residents think that the
prices in this area are too high and instead do their
shopping in Pest’s gigantic Westend or in the shops in the
Great Ring, which is what they call the boulevard around
the city centre.
The new, young shops are scattered around the centre on
the Pest side. Király Street is being transformed into

Fat Mo´s Music Club
Fat Mo’s has a speakeasy theme, which in the 1920’s and
1930’s was an establishment that illegally sold alcohol,
this period was called Prohibition. During this time,
alcoholic beverages were completely banned in the United
States, and two of the most infamous prohibition agents
were "Fat Mo" Smith and Izadore "Izzy" Einstein

Palacio de la Salsa
Palacio de la Salsa boasts two of the most famous latin
DJ’s in Hungary: DJ Jose and DJ Antonio. They play the
best of the latin beats, salsa, reggaeton, bachata and
timbo, to mention a few.

SLEEPING

Hotel Marmara
Hotel Marmara is located in the heart of the city, in the
Nagy Ignac Street, and it invites you to the breathtaking
world of the Orient. The four star design hotel provides it’s
guests with harmony and traquility away from the frantic
city. The rooms are comfortable and stylishly equipped
with a beautiful view of the calm Atrium patio from the
balcony.

Hotel Charles Budapest
Hotel Charles is in the center of Buda side with very good
public transport connection. It is one of the most booked
hotels in Budapest because it is very cheap and oers
good services.

Town Hall Apartments
Town Hall Apartments oers a
friendly face and a
comfortable home in an
unbeatable location, only 10
minutes walk from the river
Danube. With an exceptional
sta and their self-catering apartments in Kiraly Street the
hotel oers everything needed. Get access to free bikes,
underground parking, air-conditioning and the breakfast
menu to enjoy on your own sunny balcony. Be a part of
this unique Budapest experience at Town Hall Apartments

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Taxi
It is better to ask your hotel or restaurant to telephone for
a taxi than to hail one on the street. Only use licensed cars
with yellow registration plates. The following companies
are reliable:

Hamburg

The River Elbe is the lifeblood and Lake Alster is the heart. Life in Hamburg is
characterised by the proximity to water. In this beautiful urban environment the
visitor nds historic buildings, squares and fountains that are intermingled with
hundreds of shops in both Jugend style houses and modern buildings.

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 For hundreds of years the port of Hamburg has been
known as the route out to the rest of the world. Today it is
the reverse. The rest of the world is inquisitively making
for Hamburg, which is beautifully positioned between Lake
Alster and the River Elbe. Those who want to shop are
attracted by elegant shopping malls and Lange Reihe,
which is lined by hundreds of shops. Entertainments starts
at midnight and the best discotheques and bars are
situated around the Reeperbahn. It is a tradition on Sunday
mornings – after dancing the night away – to go to the
sh market where fresh shellsh and sh are sold straight
of  the boats. A boat trip on the Elbe, rowing on Lake Alster
or a beer in a café in the port is pleasantly relaxing before
undertaking a sightseeing tour of the city. The artist’s
mile, a long street full of museums, of ers the attractions
of art, natural history and handcrafts. Don’t miss the
harbour area with its 19th century warehouses alongside
the canal. Hamburg is also a food town. A large range of
rst-rate restaurants, street stalls selling pickled herring
sandwiches or a heavenly pastry and coffee will gratify
both your stomach and your soul.

 Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours

 

Explore the very best of
Hamburg with the day ticket
of the Red Double Decker
buses on Line A. Hop on and
hop of wherever you want in
order to have a closer look at
the magnicent sights of this amazing maritime

Cap San Diego

The largest seaworthy
museum cargo ship in the
world! Experience and
discover 160 metres of
shipping history and embark
on a long voyage with the
English booklet. Stop for a break in the “Bord-Bistro” and
stay the night on, instead of, by the Elbe river in one of our
passenger cabins. During the diversity of evening events
you may also meet the ship’s kobold … or even set sail
with us! English booklet available

Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg

World-famous open-air
enclosures and panoramic
views let you see exotic
animals at every turn.
Experience elephants up close
and personal and marvel at
polar bears and penguins diving into the water as well as
the only walrus in Germany in the new Eismeer – the such
rst polar environment the whole world, here in Hamburg.
Enjoy a wild journey of discoveries.

The maritime heart of Hamburg

Experiencing the sea: The
Maritime Museum presents
3,000 years of history of
seafaring displaying precious
artefacts from all over the
world. Welcome aboard! Wind,
waves, explorers, and pirates. More than 40,000 miniature
model ships, a treasure chamber with model ships made
of gold, silver and amber, “Queen Mary 2” made of LEGObricks, and a real ice wall.

The agship Casino Esplanade
is not just a grand building ,
inside it oers an attractive
spectrum of gambling options
such as casino automats,
roulette, poker and Black Jack.
Open daily from noon till 4 a. m. We also recommend the
restaurant Tarantella located on the rst oor of the
casino.
Lake Alster
A 160-hectare lake right in the city centre, surrounded by
cafés, parks and walks. There are sculptures both on land
and in the lake. There are also an abundance of oak and
chestnut trees for nature lovers. It is also possible to rent
pedal and rowing boats.
Address: Harvestehude

The Harbour
The harbour is the heart of the city. The second largest in
the world, after Rotterdam, with over 22.000 ships loading
per year. Speicherstadt, a 19th century warehouse, is in
the old town. Take a boat along the canal and enjoy the
architecture.
eating

Hamburg is one of Germany’s best cities for eating
shellsh and sh. In the morning the shing boats head
into the harbour with the night’s catch. Fish, wholesome
stews, ethnic food and traditional German home cooking
such as ”Birnen, Bohnen und Speck”- pears, beans and
bacon – are dishes which are not to be missed. Hamburg
has a wide range of restaurants and below are a few.

Hard Rock Café Hamburg

In a city that has hosted the
early gigs of Liverpool’s
original “Fab Four,” Hamburg
once again claims rock
residency with Hard Rock
Cafe Hamburg. Located near
the banks of the Elbe River in one of the city’s most
historic buildings, the Landungsbrücken, nestled in the
port near local landmarks, including Old Elbe Tunnel, the
Old Warehouse District and the Harbor City, Hard Rock
Cafe Hamburg is a must-see destination for visitors and
locals alike.

CAFES

On warm summer evenings visitors and locals sit
themselves down at the cafés along the river where boats
paddle by. Choose between home-baked bread, pastries
and cocktails.
Café Sommerterrassen
Café Sommerterrassen has the best position on the
Stadtpark canal. The most pleasant place to have a coffee
in beautiful weather or at sunset in the summer

Balzac

The French author Honoré de Balzac was a caeine addict.
In the café with his name the owners endeavour to
provide the highest quality, very nice and cosy for coee
lovers.

SHOPPING

Hamburg is a metropolis when it comes to shopping.
Whether you are after ne wines and food or the latest in
clothing fashions. There are numerous sidewalks in
Hamburg. Shopping arcades, department stores and shops
compete for space in everything from classical buildings
in the Jugend style to hypermodern buildings.
Shopping the original Hanseatic way
The Hanse-Viertel shopping
mall is nestled in the heart of
Hamburg. Nowhere else can
so many dierent stores be
found under one roof. Fashion,
gifts and treats to savour in a
very special way. Also worth seeing inside is a spectacular
granite globe showing the history of the Hanseatic trade
routes.