Europe's most beautiful cities

Dubrovnik. Croatia
The pearl of the Adriatic, the city of Dubrovnik is interesting to travellers both from a historical point of view and for a resort holiday. Locals jokingly say that a trip to Dubrovnik is enough to see and experience the whole of Croatia. It has everything a Balkan state can boast - the clearest sea, beautiful beaches, ancient architecture and a variety of gastronomic specialties. Historic buildings in the city include the Minceta Tower, Bokar Tower, St. Ivan's Tower, Pile Gate, the Sponza Palace, the Virgin Mary Cathedral and the Rector's Palace.

Reykjavik. Iceland
The ranking of Europe's most beautiful cities continues with Iceland's capital city, called the "tourist gateway" of the northern country. While Reykjavik is the largest city on the island, it can be explored on foot in a matter of days. The mysterious "Smoky Bay", as its name sounds, is the calling card of small island Iceland. There's no grand old architecture here, but a smattering of modern attractions: the creative building of Harpa Concert Hall, the Perlan Boiler House with its thermal water, the Lutheran church of Hatlgrímskirkja, and a number of museums and exhibitions.

St. Petersburg. Russia
As for Russia, the country's main tourist destination has always been and remains the regal St. Petersburg. The charming scenery of the Neva embankment, symbolic drawbridges, dozens of museums with valuable historical and artistic expositions, elegant palace and park complexes with magnificent fountains - all this beckons visitors to the atmosphere of a medieval ball in a dance rhythm. The grandiose palace ensemble of Peterhof, the Hermitage, the Kunstkamera, the Church of the Saviour on Blood, Vasilievsky Island - all these and other memorable places seem to reopen the pages of the glittering history of the Russian Empire.

Barcelona. Spain

The football centre of the world, the capital of Catalonia and at the same time Spain's most charming city - that's Barcelona, of course. Founded in the 3rd century B.C., the city has a history which has been marked by power struggles between the Romans, Moors and Visigoths, before it was taken over by the descendants of the Frankish kings. Antoni Gaudi's immortal architectural creations, mesmerising Gothic temple facades and an entire Gothic quarter, the iconic Camp Nou football stadium and a series of vibrant national festivals bring out the essence of the city and its culture.

Prague. Czech Republic
Fabulous, mystical, enchanting - these are the epithets for the magical Czech capital. With its enchanting spirit, many tourists find themselves back on their favourite cobbled streets in Europe - admiring the spectacular Gothic architecture, magnificent Baroque facades, and red-tiled roofs which have become a recognisable symbol of the city. River trips on the Vltava River, a stroll across Charles Bridge, the magical atmosphere of Gothic castles and, of course, the opportunity to enjoy hearty Czech cuisine are just a few of the possibilities available to visitors to Prague.

Rome. Italy
The eternal symbol city, the original city, is the birthplace of Western civilization. It was here, on the banks of the Tiber River, that the mighty Roman Empire unfolded and later played a major role in the history of all European nations. Begin your city-break with a visit to some of Rome's most valuable and pivotal landmarks, such as the legendary Colosseum, the Vatican, the main bastion of the Catholic Church, the Roman Forum, the ancient Baths of Caracalla, the numerous squares and the magnificent Baroque architecture.

Paris. France
The city of dreams, the most romantic city in the world - these are words that almost everyone recognizes as Paris. The elegant, chic, most visited city in the world attracts about 50 million tourists every year! No wonder, as the more than 2000 years of history of the French capital is so priceless that there's no end to exploring it and visiting places of interest. A river cruise on the Seine, a picnic on the green lawn of the Eiffel Tower, a tour of the stunning Gothic architecture of Notre Dame de Paris are just a small sampling of what Paris is all about.