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May Day wanderings in colorful European cities

Lisbon Photo: Paradise in the World

Given that the May Day holidays are approaching full speed whether you like it or not, and that there is less and less time to plan spring vacations, let's explore the heavenly places in Europe. That's right, you don't have to go far to taste the secrets and magic of other cultures and enjoy the relaxing bustle of the city or the sea air.

Berlin, Germany
A walk along the wall, searching for the past and socializing with the avant-garde. It is not difficult to find out which metropolis we are in. Berlin has really grown into a unique urban city, which will impress us both with art and with many sights and attractions. We use one of the days spent in Berlin to wander around the largest Grunewald forest in Berlin, where you and your friends can have a picnic and refresh yourself in one of the lovely lakes. Since we learned a lot about the history of Berlin at school, they are also interesting many attractive museums. We can travel to the past in interactive DDR museum, where we go on a tour of the city with the famous Trabant. Besides the remains of the Berlin Wall, which we have to capture in the photographic lens, we can do more in Berlin's photo machines black and white "selfie" as a memory, and in the evening, dressed from head to toe, we try it out the dance floor of the crazy clubs there.

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Photo: Photo: The Loft Berlin
Photo: Photo: The Loft Berlin

Florence, Italy
May Day holidays bring plenty of sunny weather, blooming trees, short sleeves and rosy cheeks. We can go carefree with the wind in our hair explore Tuscany – we don't need a plane ticket, just your car, with which we drive through charming landscapes all the way to Florence. Florence is absolutely magnificent, because many markets, museums, theaters and basilicas they leave the breath of the past, exceptional art and culture. Let's take a peek among the lush vegetation Bardini gardens, let's go to a romantic walk along the Arno River, let's take a look Artemio Franchi Stadium, where we might even catch a match with home club Fiorentina and then let's rest on beach sull'Arno.

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Photo: Science Lakes
Photo: Science Lakes

Lisbon, Portugal
One of the advantages May Day holiday in Lisbon it is mainly the fact that we can afford it, as accommodation, food and attractions are much more affordable than elsewhere in Europe. Lisbon will leave a unique mark on us with a tour Gothic cathedrals, interesting museums, the Lisbon aquarium or Vasco de Gama Aquarium, with lounging on city beaches and dancing around the lively streets of Bairro Alto. We have to experience Portugal with all our heart, taste its colors, excellent seafood cuisine, listen to fado and catch a beautiful sunset from the Miradoura de Senhora do Monte.

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Photo: Photo: Paradise in the World
Photo: Photo: Paradise in the World

Copenhagen, Denmark
The capital city of Denmark is known for many things canals, mighty castles and rich gardens, museums and flea markets. The first days of May are perfect for a cycling tour Copenhagen. We will taste the liveliness of the city in of Tivoli Castle, a good sip of beer in Frederiksberg Park and browsing for antiques in Strøget, the longest car-free street in Europe. By the way, let's make sure we're not hungry and treat ourselves meatballs and curry with apples. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be found in modern shop Kihoskh, which is known for a large selection of specialties and organic products. And where to go for a good party? Bakken Kbh famous for its great atmosphere and dancing comfort under multicolored lights.

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Photo: Photo: Go Scandinavia
Photo: Photo: Go Scandinavia

Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul will take our breath away with its own minarets, underground Byzantine cisterns and unique steam baths. The capital of Turkey will suck us into its hustle and bustle with its picturesqueness. We must see it Topkapi Palace, which with its turrets looks like a crown, and opens from it magnificent view of the Sea of Marmara. They are also breathtaking many mosques, such as Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque, and cultural tidbits can also be collected during a walk through the beautiful city center, where we indulge colorful markets and we rent with I mean Turkish kebabs and honey.

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Photo: The Book of Travel
Photo: The Book of Travel

Crete, Greece
Crete is absolutely fantastic for a May Day stroll. If we are among those who go on a trip with a backpack, we can we rent a moped and we explore with him the island from Hania to the southwest side of the island, where we let the sun's rays caress us in the wonderful sandy lagoons of Elafonissi, and let's take one day for a great trekking around The 16 kilometer long Samaria Gorge. Of course, we can go to the western side of the island, in We find a good party in Heraklion and we snack on one of them of Greek specialties - Greek gyros, which almost everyone knows, but they have one of the best on Santorini – in case you also decide on a more romantic edition of Greece.

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Photo: Photo: Backpackers
Photo: Photo: Backpackers

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