{"id":442304,"date":"2016-07-20T07:36:31","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T07:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moldova.org\/en\/?p=442304"},"modified":"2016-07-20T08:16:11","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T08:16:11","slug":"8-inspiring-european-cities-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moldova.org\/en\/8-inspiring-european-cities-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Inspiring European Cities in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

The summer holiday season is on the move and we thought to help you plan your summer away in Europe. Depending on your budget and your preferences, you can choose to visit a city, to lay down in the sun at the beach, to have an adventurous escape trying extreme sports and so much more. We pulled up a list with European cities you must visit this year and one thing is certain you want something to inspire you and to surprise you. From Wroc\u0142aw to Sighisoara, here are the best 8 editor-endorsed destinations to travel this year.<\/p>\n

Wroclaw, Poland<\/b><\/p>\n

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European Capital of Culture in 2016 (title shared with the Spanish city of San Sebastian), the Polish city boasts an cotive student life and is the no. 1 city by the number of Nobel Prize winners. There are various artistic events, which transformed the city in a cultural center. After the devastating floods in the 90\u2019, the city’s architectural masterpieces have been restored.<\/p>\n

Manchester, England<\/b><\/p>\n

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Located in northwest England, the city is famous for its culture and architecture, and also for its clubs.\u00a0 Every 2 year it is hosted a beautiful international arts festival named International Festival of Manchester with a focus on original new work across a spectrum of performing arts, visual arts, and popular culture.<\/p>\n

Rotterdam, Netherlands<\/b><\/p>\n

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Considered one of the cheerful cities in Europe, Rotterdam is the largest European port. The city delights the guests with futuristic architecture and unique initiatives like surfing channels and art in every corner of the city. The city has a mix of tourist attractions and has many faces: an impressive port city, an attractive nightlife city, a sophisticated business center, an exhilarating shopping city and an open-air gallery.<\/p>\n

Dublin, Ireland<\/b><\/p>\n

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Located on the Eastern coast of the country, the Irish capital has medieval buildings dating back to the 13th century. Being a mix of heritage and hedonism, the city is hosting the Irish Film Institute.<\/p>\n

Kotor, Montenegro<\/b><\/p>\n

\"kotor\"<\/p>\n

The walled city of Kotor is located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Its old town churches and medieval aspect are fascinating. The town hosts the Maritime Museum, which uncovers seafaring stories.<\/p>\n

San Sebastian, Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

\"sansebastian\"<\/p>\n

European Capital of Culture this year, chic Basque town is situated on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The place is known for picturesque promenade places from the shores of the Gulf of Biscay, for their stone houses in the old city, and also for the specialties of local wines.<\/p>\n

Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/b><\/p>\n

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The European Green Capital of 2016, the elegant Slovenian capital boasts many green spaces. If you love ecological activities, explore by bicycle the city center, where all cars are banned, or see the beautiful river that runs through the capital. Here you can find affordable food and accommodation, without concerning about its quality. Slovenians have breathtaking mountains, vineyards and beaches.<\/p>\n

Sibiu, Romania<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Sibiu\"<\/p>\n

A fusion of Romanian, German and Hungarian cultures, Sibiu is a beautiful example of Medieval architecture. A cyclist-friendly city and home to plenty of exquisite restaurants and beautiful parks, Sibiu is close to the Carpathians and it’s considered one of the most beautiful cities in the region. Don\u2019t miss the Citadel of Sibiu \u2014 one of the best fortified citadels in Europe, and try to catch at least a festival that takes place in the area.<\/p>\n

So choose one of these destinations and begin to search for accessible flights and accommodation, or, if you plan a vacation in Romania<\/a> – let the experts do the job for you. And if the superb views are granted, you just need to make sure that the camera battery is charged. And you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>The summer holiday season is on the move and we thought to help you plan your summer away in Europe. Depending on your budget and your preferences, you can choose to visit a city, to lay down in the sun at the beach, to have an adventurous escape trying extreme sports and so much more. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":442305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-442304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-society","category-tourism-en"],"content_social_share":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

The summer holiday season is on the move and we thought to help you plan your summer away in Europe. Depending on your budget and your preferences, you can choose to visit a city, to lay down in the sun at the beach, to have an adventurous escape trying extreme sports and so much more. We pulled up a list with European cities you must visit this year and one thing is certain you want something to inspire you and to surprise you. From Wroc\u0142aw to Sighisoara, here are the best 8 editor-endorsed destinations to travel this year.<\/p>\n

Wroclaw, Poland<\/b><\/p>\n

\"wrclaw\"<\/p>\n

European Capital of Culture in 2016 (title shared with the Spanish city of San Sebastian), the Polish city boasts an cotive student life and is the no. 1 city by the number of Nobel Prize winners. There are various artistic events, which transformed the city in a cultural center. After the devastating floods in the 90\u2019, the city’s architectural masterpieces have been restored.<\/p>\n

Manchester, England<\/b><\/p>\n

\"mancester\"<\/p>\n

Located in northwest England, the city is famous for its culture and architecture, and also for its clubs.\u00a0 Every 2 year it is hosted a beautiful international arts festival named International Festival of Manchester with a focus on original new work across a spectrum of performing arts, visual arts, and popular culture.<\/p>\n

Rotterdam, Netherlands<\/b><\/p>\n

\"rotterdam\"<\/p>\n

Considered one of the cheerful cities in Europe, Rotterdam is the largest European port. The city delights the guests with futuristic architecture and unique initiatives like surfing channels and art in every corner of the city. The city has a mix of tourist attractions and has many faces: an impressive port city, an attractive nightlife city, a sophisticated business center, an exhilarating shopping city and an open-air gallery.<\/p>\n

Dublin, Ireland<\/b><\/p>\n

\"dublin\"<\/p>\n

Located on the Eastern coast of the country, the Irish capital has medieval buildings dating back to the 13th century. Being a mix of heritage and hedonism, the city is hosting the Irish Film Institute.<\/p>\n

Kotor, Montenegro<\/b><\/p>\n

\"kotor\"<\/p>\n

The walled city of Kotor is located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Its old town churches and medieval aspect are fascinating. The town hosts the Maritime Museum, which uncovers seafaring stories.<\/p>\n

San Sebastian, Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

\"sansebastian\"<\/p>\n

European Capital of Culture this year, chic Basque town is situated on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The place is known for picturesque promenade places from the shores of the Gulf of Biscay, for their stone houses in the old city, and also for the specialties of local wines.<\/p>\n

Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/b><\/p>\n

\"ljubljana\"<\/p>\n

The European Green Capital of 2016, the elegant Slovenian capital boasts many green spaces. If you love ecological activities, explore by bicycle the city center, where all cars are banned, or see the beautiful river that runs through the capital. Here you can find affordable food and accommodation, without concerning about its quality. Slovenians have breathtaking mountains, vineyards and beaches.<\/p>\n

Sibiu, Romania<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Sibiu\"<\/p>\n

A fusion of Romanian, German and Hungarian cultures, Sibiu is a beautiful example of Medieval architecture. A cyclist-friendly city and home to plenty of exquisite restaurants and beautiful parks, Sibiu is close to the Carpathians and it’s considered one of the most beautiful cities in the region. Don\u2019t miss the Citadel of Sibiu \u2014 one of the best fortified citadels in Europe, and try to catch at least a festival that takes place in the area.<\/p>\n

So choose one of these destinations and begin to search for accessible flights and accommodation, or, if you plan a vacation in Romania<\/a> – let the experts do the job for you. And if the superb views are granted, you just need to make sure that the camera battery is charged. And you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n

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