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Long Weekend-Which European Town/City..?

C_Mababejive
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For a long weekend break,which European town/City/Area would you recommend excluding France/Spain/UK and why/what sights/attractions..Ta
Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
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  • blindman
    blindman Posts: 5,673 Forumite
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    edited 15 January 2012 at 7:37PM
    C_Mababejive wrote: »
    For a long weekend break,which European town/City/Area would you recommend excluding France/Spain/UK and why/what sights/attractions..Ta

    Berlin -History-Beer-Sights
    Prague - Old town\Eastern bloc
    Budapest -Old town\Eastern bloc
    Lisbon
    Salzburg-Scenery
    Amsterdam-Canals [STRIKE]Drugs\prostitutes[/STRIKE];)
    I know you said not Spain but Barcelona is fantastic! Gaudi buildings and tapas!
  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    Thanks blindman,,excluded Barclenoa as have been several times. Also the Dam..both great places to visit. I did have Berlin as a possible.
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
  • RedBern
    RedBern Posts: 1,237 Forumite
    Ljubljana - cheap, very pretty and locals friendly
    Tallinn - eastern bloc, cheap, friendly locals
    Budapest would be behind each of these two for me...
    Bern :j
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Sighisoara in Romania if you want somewhere a bit different. Beautiful scenery, not *too* touristy (if you ignore the Dracula tat everywhere), really nice local food, and other places a short train journey away.

    Or Florence is amazing, and has some gorgeous food. Long queues to get into anywhere though.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Mr_Wang
    Mr_Wang Posts: 1,302 Forumite
    Florence.

    End of debate.

    On a budget?

    Krakow.

    Still end of debate.
  • Piggybanker
    Piggybanker Posts: 172 Forumite
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    Vilnius. Amazing. Lots to see and do within walking distance, and if you want to catch a bus there's even more. Good value flights, accommodation, food and entertainment.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Mr_Wang wrote: »
    Florence.

    End of debate.

    On a budget?

    Krakow.

    Still end of debate.

    But don't go on the See Krakow tour to Auschwitz, it's a total rip off.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Valli
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    tbh I would find out what destinations are available at appropriate times from your local airport first.

    No point setting your heart on a destination that would be hard to get to!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • ayamjay
    ayamjay Posts: 73 Forumite
    Gdansk, Poland.
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,459 Forumite
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    Valli wrote: »
    tbh I would find out what destinations are available at appropriate times from your local airport first.

    No point setting your heart on a destination that would be hard to get to!

    Exactly and appropriate prices.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
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