The popular Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the best, largest, and most famous traditional Weihnachtsmärkte to visit in Germany — in 2025, the market is open daily from November 28 to December 24, 2025. The annual Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Nuremberg, Bavaria, is one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. … Read more
Getting to romantic, medieval Burg Eltz Castle in the Moselle valley in Germany is possible by public transportation (train, bus, and boat) from Koblenz and Cochem, or by car as a day trip from Frankfurt, Mainz, or Cologne. Some pleasant hiking is usually required too, as the castle is located inside a privately-owned forest. Burg … Read more
Visit romantic, medieval Burg Eltz near Koblenz and Cochem in the Moselle Valley in Germany in summer when the castle is open daily — buy tickets for the treasury and guided tours directly at the fortress. Burg Eltz is considered by many to be the most romantic of Germany’s around 20,000 castles and castle ruins. … Read more
The Rhine River, Europe’s premier waterway, flows from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Traveling along and on the Rhine River has long been popular. Europe’s premier waterway has been very important for commerce in the pre-industrial era, and although the Rhine is now less … Read more
Buy tickets online in advance when visiting the Alhambra in Granada and especially the Nasrid Palace — one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and Spain. Although tickets for visiting the Alhambra complex in Granada are fairly easy to obtain, it is essential to buy time-slot reservation tickets in advance to ensure admission … Read more
Tourist travel from all over the world to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa but too many miss the cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery frescoes.
The cathedral in Pisa is full of art and admission is free, so do visit and not only take photos of the Leaning Tower.
The Renaissance frescoes at the Camposanto Cemetery was for centuries a more important attraction in Pisa than the Leaning Tower.
Transportation by train or tour buses are easy ways to travel to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower and Field of Miracles sights.
Buy time-slot reservation tickets online for the Neues Museum in Berlin to see the bust of Queen Nefertiti and other items from early and pre-history.