ODENSE MAP
ODENSE MAP Most tourists are drawn to Odense (OH-n-sa; pop. 185,000) by the legacy of Hans Christian Andersen and his fairytales. At Hans Christian Andersen’s Hus, Hans Jensens Str. …
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UNIVERSITY CHURCH AUSTRIA
UNIVERSITY CHURCH AUSTRIA In Mozart’s backyard stands the Universitatskirche, one of the largest Baroque chapels on the continent and designer Fischer von Erlach’s masterpiece. Sculpted clouds coat the nave, …
DINAN MAP
DINAN MAP Perhaps the best-preserved medieval town in Brittany, Dinan’s (pop. 10,000) cobblestone streets are lined with 15th-century houses inhabited by traditional artisans. On the ramparts, the 13th-century Porte …
Hamburg Map
Hamburg Map ACCOMMODATIONS The dynamic Sternschanze area has the city’s two best backpacker hostels. More expensive hotels line the Binnenalster and eastern Aufienalster. Small, relatively cheap pensions line Steindamm …
CAEN PARIS
CAEN PARIS Although Allied bombing leveled three-quarters of its buildings during WWU, Caen (pop. 120,000) has skillfully rebuilt itself into a vibrant university town. Its biggest draw is the …
KUNST HAUS WIEN
KUNST HAUS WIEN Artist-environmentalist Friedenreich Hundertwasser built this museum without straight lines even the floor bends. In addition to his work, it hosts contemporary art from around the world. …
Berlin Vacations
Berlin Vacations TIERGARTEN Once a hunting ground for Prussian monarchs, the lush Tiergarten park greens the center of Berlin from Bahnhof Zoo to the Brandenburg Gate. Strafie des 17. …
BRITISH LIBRARY
BRITISH LIBRARY Since its 1998 opening, the new British Library has won acclamation from visitors and users alike. The 325km of underground shelving can hold up to 12 million …