Cover photo: piosiczka (Wroclaw)
A trip to Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and once a European trading metropolis in the late Middle Ages, in Belgium, is truly a journey back in time. Here you will find a completely preserved medieval and historical cityscape, criss-crossed by canals, known locally as Reien. In the background you can see the 83m high Belfry, built in the 13th century, which to this day cannot be surpassed by any new building. The picture by _may_be gives the feeling of being in the Bruges of the past.
The large central market is surrounded by wonderful historical buildings and architecture. You could spend hours here alone, admiring and photographing all the beauties. If you want to experience the feeling of exploring the medieval city center by carriage, this is the starting point for such a city tour. pervincae didn't miss out on this either.
Bergen is located in the southwest of Norway and is a colorful city surrounded by breathtaking nature. Here you will find the Sognefjord, the deepest and longest fjord in the country, and seven mountains, from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city and the landscape. The picture by atleihagen shows the famous wooden houses on the old jetty in the Bryggen district, once a base for the Hanseatic League.
Take a stroll through the narrow and partly hilly side streets with a Scandinavian flair. This has its own charm, because such narrow streets are otherwise only known from the warm south of Europe. lea2807h gives us an interesting insight into the backyards of the city, previously undiscovered by tourists.
Wroclaw is the fourth largest city in Poland and has a lot to offer culturally and historically. Different rulers in the city's history have shaped the city and left their mark in all areas - today, modernity meets history here. This image taken with a drone by pawelbielecki and shared by wroclaw.zdrona shows the famous cathedral and sand island from above.
Cluj-Napoca is the second largest city in Romania and a cultural center with universities, a lively nightlife and impressive buildings from Hungarian and Saxon rule. When you think of Transylvania, you usually think of the legends of Count Dracula, but the region has much more to offer than the horror stories about the legendary count. Cluj-Napoca is definitely a city you can fall in love with. The National Theater, seen here, photographed by cristi_enachi_huntingcities, is at least as impressive from the outside as it is from the inside.
When strolling through the side streets, you often find many small markets or interesting street vendors with gems of historical books; not only in Romanian, but also Hungarian and German literature. vermllllon photographed one such bookseller during his preparations.
Trieste is a port and large city on the Adriatic coast of northern Italy and borders directly on Slovenia. This is also a historically and culturally significant city with multicultural influences. Trieste belonged to the Habsburg monarchy of Austria-Hungary for a good 550 years and to Italy since 1918. Trieste, which lies at the intersection of Latin, Slavic, Greek and Jewish cultures, where Central Europe meets the Mediterranean, was often referred to as an early New York. The photo by maxdecimomeridio shows Miramare Castle and the view of the Julian Alps.
Trieste also has a lot to offer architecturally. There is a medieval old town, but also a classicist Austrian quarter. Pictures like this one by giovanniarena_ can be taken in abundance in this beautiful city. The symmetry is perfect and the view leaves nothing to be desired.
These are cities that are not yet completely overrun by tourists and you can enjoy the local charm without all the hustle and bustle. Those of you who are interested in history, culture and architecture will get their money's worth in these places. So, choose a city, pack your bags and off you go!
