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A resilient capital of parks, museums, river walks and changing districts.

A riverside city spread across islands, with a lively old market square.

Prague brings together a remarkably intact medieval centre, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and long views over the Vltava. Its compact historic core rewards walking, while efficient public transport connects neighbourhoods with distinct local character.

Vienna combines imperial palaces, major art collections, music, elegant public spaces and a distinctive coffee-house culture. The historic Innere Stadt is compact enough for walking, while trams, buses, the U-Bahn and suburban trains connect Schönbrunn, the Prater and neighbourhoods beyond the centre.

A low-key capital with parks, Soviet-era architecture and nearby wine cellars.

Colourful streets, historic gates and an easy small-city stop in Bavaria.

A walled old town with a castle, museums and a strong local food culture.

Munich combines a walkable historic centre, royal collections, major science and design museums, broad parks and a strong Bavarian food and beer-garden tradition. Marienplatz anchors the old town, while the museum quarter, English Garden, Nymphenburg and the BMW complex reward trips beyond the centre.

Zurich combines a compact medieval centre, major museums, lakeside public spaces and efficient transport in Switzerland's largest city. The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat, Bahnhofstrasse leads toward Lake Zurich, and Zürich West offers a contrasting former industrial district.