Europe – Page 14 – Bon Voyage

Aachen is a city that lives and breathes Europe. It is practically Europe in miniature. Aachen, on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands, has encapsulated the spirit, values and ideals of Europe since the days of Charlemagne. Indeed the Charlemagne Prize for services to European unity has been awarded at Aachen’s town hall since 1950.

Aachen Cathedral is both a local landmark and a monument to Europe’s illustrious past. After starting out life as the imperial palace’s chapel in 800 AD (the year of Charlemagne’s coronation), the completed building became the first cathedral in northern Europe and for many centuries served as the church of coronation for nearly every German king.

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1. World cities with a local feel: Copenhagen is the world’s most liveable city, and you’ll soon see why on a trip to Denmark’s laid-back capital. Forget exhausting weekends getting round the sights of a big, bustling cities; Copenhagen’s attractions are within walking or cycling distance from each other. Aarhus is easy to get to and nestles between fjords, beaches and national parks. Odense is like stepping back in time. We’ve gathered the best destinations here!

2. It’s a food-lovers’ paradise: If you love to travel to a new place and get a proper taste of the local culture through food, then Denmark is a destination for you. Not everyone can enjoy the world’s best restaurant, noma, based in Copenhagen and that doesn’t matter! Denmark’s food scene has exploded over the last few years and you can tuck into Nordic cuisine at many restaurants around Denmark. For cheaper options, try street food or sample old Danish classics like smørrebrød.

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