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Frankfurt, Germany: Old and New Aug 16, 2017

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Frankfurt, Germany, is full of contrasts. The skyscrapers of Frankfurt's banking district tower above and beyond its fine 100-year-old facades, reflecting the glaring modernity of this ever-changing city. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Rotterdam, Netherlands: Europe's Largest Port Aug 09, 2017

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Rotterdam's immense port is a reminder of the Dutch knack for international trade. Located where the Rhine River meets the ocean, the port handles 35,000 ocean-going vessels each year. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Dresden, Germany: Enlivened Neustadt Aug 02, 2017

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The rebirth of Dresden, Germany, is evident everywhere. The lively district called Neustadt, or the "New Town," has emerged as the city's trendy people zone. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Anatolia, Turkey: Aphrodisias Jul 26, 2017

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The ancient city of Aphrodisias, in western Turkey, is a relatively recent excavation. The more they dig the more many archaeologists believe that Anatolia, rather than Mesopotamia, is the cradle of our civilization. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Hoorn, Netherlands: Holland's Golden Age Jul 19, 2017

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Hoorn, Netherlands, was one of six trading cities that joined forces to create the Dutch East India Company. At the Westfries Museum, you feel the pride and the power of the Dutch Golden Age — when they dominated world trade and brutally capitalized on their far-flung colonial empire. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Frankfurt, Germany: Market Hall and Medieval Square Jul 12, 2017

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Frankfurt's Kleinmarkthalle is a delightful neighborhood favorite. Just around the corner is Römerberg, Frankfurt's old main square, lined with half-timbered buildings. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Paestum, Italy: Ancient Greek Temples Jul 05, 2017

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Paestum, just south of Italy's Amalfi Coast, was founded by Greeks in the sixth century B.C. Visitors to Paestum can see the remains of three impressive temples: the Temple of Ceres, the Temple of Hera, and the Temple of Neptune. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Leipzig, Germany: Monument to the Battle of the Nations Jun 28, 2017

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The gigantic monument outside Leipzig, Germany, commemorates the pivotal "Battle of the Nations," which involved forces all over Europe. It feels religious, but it's strikingly secular — a powerful monument to more than a battle: to the power of nationalism and to the fact that war leaves even the winners saddled with grief. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria: Battle Monuments Jun 21, 2017

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Bulgaria's Balkan Mountains are home to several sites that serve as reminders of Bulgaria's history. Shipka Pass and Shipka Church honors the sacrifice of Bulgaria and Russian troops in a battle against the Ottomans, and Buzludzha is a crumbling Communist monument left over from the Cold War. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Ürgüp, Turkey: Market Day Jun 14, 2017

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In the town of Ürgüp, Turkey, the market day gives travelers a chance to appreciate the culture. Wherever you travel, exploring a vibrant scene like this gives a fine insight into how the people live, what they grow, what they eat, and how they interact. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

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