Justin Bunch | CityscapeTravel
Sofia is not a beautiful city and is not well adapted for modern tourism. Especially when put in contrast to Bulgaria's other main tourist destinations, the Black Sea Coast and Plovdiv, Sofia lacks a compelling reason to visit. If you are here though, then I outline what there is to see, and where to see it.
Justin Bunch | CityscapeTravel
For a curious traveler, Wiesbaden offers something that most German cities do not: a beautiful old town. In contrast to its neighboring cities of Mainz and Frankfurt, Wiesbaden offers an entire city of specacular vistas and 19th century atmosphere.
Justin Bunch | CityscapeTravel
Basel is a charming and almost provincial counterpoint to the other great cities of the Rhine. Come visit for a beautiful but relaxed atmosphere and good food.
Justin Bunch | CityscapeTravel
Yes, Siena is what I would describe as "Peak Europe." It doesn't get better than this. You can think of Siena as a smaller and more subdued version of Florence. Florence overflows with tourists, who crowd vast avenues lined with marble-clad palaces. In contrast, Siena awaits a smaller crowd meandering through alleyways of sun-baked brick.
Justin Bunch | CityscapeTravel
This map outlines the major palaces of the Île-de-France region that are open to the public. I have sorted them roughly by the primary architectural style they represent. While some palaces, such as Versailles and Fontainebleau, are already UNESCO Heritage sites, most of the palaces on this list are worth visiting in their own right.