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Lisbon is a romantic beautiful Old World city for walking, from its busy riverbank to the hilltop castle. Add the palaces at Queluz and Sintra for a three-day getaway.

Dec 1, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The Tuscan city of Florence, Italy is ready for Christmas, with markets filling several squares, nativity scenes in churches and thousands of lights along the streets.

Nov 29, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

On the island of Cyprus, history lies in layers, with bits of different eras exposed as in an archaeological dig that dates from prehistoric times to the 21st century.

Nov 26, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The presepio, a life-sized crèche scene that retells the nativity story, is not found just in southern Italy. Towns between Verona and the Dolomites share this custom.

Nov 17, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Fresh from its new extension in 2007, the Prado continues to grow, with a new collection of Goyas and other late 19th-century artists.

Oct 24, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Lake Lugano and the mountains that overlook it can be explored on foot, on walking paths and hiking trails accessed by cable cars and by boat.

Oct 24, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Legendary Swiss chocolate begins at Alprose, in the Italian-speaking Ticino; discover how the finest candies are made, at this museum and factory tour.

Oct 22, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Art shows along a canal and private palaces on view are just the beginning of Milan's cultural calendar, which includes opera and a summer festival of outdoor concerts.

Sep 10, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

When and how much to tip in restaurants is one of the biggest questions for travelers. Here is a guide to tipping practices in Mediterranean countries.

Sep 8, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Europe's biggest natural arch and a church from the 700s are only the beginning of the attractions in the little-explored villages between Verona and Lake Garda.

Sep 6, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Few places match Verona in preserving their Roman relics as living parts of the city; Italy's best-preserved Roman arena is still in use for opera and pop concerts.

Sep 3, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

From the historic center at the Roman Forum to the outer Renaissance walls, following Verona's walls is a walk through a thousand years of history.

Sep 3, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Fall visitors can hear music, watch films, mix with literary greats, admire art, see opera or taste prize-winning cheeses at annual events in September and October.

Sep 1, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Madrid's Barajas airport is one of Europe's most convenient hubs for international airline passengers, and Iberia has made it even more attractive to business travelers.

Aug 27, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Few sights in Europe can compare in sheer romance to looking across the domes and rooftops of Venice as the moon rises over the Adriatic, bathing Venice in its glow.

Aug 25, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Under the five massive domes lies an historic wonderland of brilliant mosaics, gold-washed altars, delicate stone carving, religious art and jewel-encrusted treasures.

Aug 24, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

One of Italy's most iconic sights, St. Mark's Basilica is as rich an art gallery and museum outside as it is inside, with its five huge domes and mosaic-painted façade.

Aug 24, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Northern Italy's historic city celebrates its heritage of wine, food, marble, opera and Shakespeare with lively events that welcome tourists.

Aug 10, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

For the price of a Vaporetto ticket or bike rental, Venice offers history, local color and the pleasure of exploring hidden corners and seeing sights few tourists find.

Jul 26, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The Strada delle Dolomiti follow a series of mountain passes through wild landscapes and Alpine villages of the Dolomites, in 2009 named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jul 23, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Spectacular glacial landscapes, geologic importance and fossil records are cited as UNESCO names the Alpine range as the 44th World Heritage Site in Italy.

Jul 23, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

It didn't take Golden Globes winner Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona to make the capital of Catalonia a top travel destination - 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites already did that.

Jul 7, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The ultra-modern museum, only 1000 feet from the most important landmark of ancient Greece, is both a viewing gallery for the Acropolis and storehouse for its treasures.

Jun 26, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

More than 1,000 concerts, ballets and performances - many of them free - fill Spain's capital in July and August with classical and world music, opera and flamenco.

Jun 25, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Northern Spain's little-known and uncrowded beaches on the Cíes Islands just off the cruise port of Vigo, are so precious that they are protected by a national park

Jun 17, 2009 - Barbara Rogers