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Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.

Confused by the architecture terms guidebooks and guides use to describe Medieval and Gothic churches and monasteries? Learn these names for the basic parts of a church.

Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.

Medieval frescoes and magnificent churches are just the beginning of this Italian city's attractions, which range from two leaning towers to a spectacular classroom.

Frescoes from the 14th century, paintings by Titian and Tiepolo and Venetian architecture compete with good restaurants and the United Colors of Benetton

Standing proud over the arches of rue de Rivoli, looking straight through gold-tipped railings to the Tuileries, the Hôtel Brighton is a true turn-of-the-century Paris.

Mournful notes of fado, blue tiled walls, cable car bells, pungent smoke from chestnut roasters, sun-warmed stones of Castelo Sao Jorge. Lisbon is a city for the senses.

Built by Septimius Severus as the centre piece of his building programme, the second century Roman forum and basilica at Leptis Magna remain impressive today.

Explore the compact old city center on foot to experience the best of Verona, and see outstanding Roman, Romanesque, Medieval and Renaissance sights.

Lisbon is a romantic beautiful Old World city for walking, from its busy riverbank to the hilltop castle. Add the palaces at Queluz and Sintra for a three-day getaway.

Compact within its walls, it's a town to take slowly, high on a hilltop, walk the narrow streets amidst history's original medieval houses, public buildings and shops.

Cork is Ireland's second city and main visitor center in the Irish SouthWest. The best things to do and see include the English Market, Cork City Goal, and Art Gallery.

Where the Italian lakes meet the Swiss Alps, Lake Lugano reflects alpine scenery along with the best of both cultures, blending Swiss order with Italian charm and food.

Travelers to Oman should visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat with its towering minarets, white marble courtyard, beautiful prayer mat and stunning chandeliers.

Just a few metro stops from the centre of Moscow, a royal estate offers fine architecture amid lovely countryside.