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Caption: 8 most walkable cities in europe e u r o p e
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Caption: Is walking one of your favorite things to do when you travel?
We've combed through stories created by our incredible community to show you 8 of Europe's most walkable cities!
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Caption: discovered in ‘paris’
by @jchongstudio 1. ^ paris, france
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Caption: read story ^ 1. Why: Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, a never ending list of iconic sights to see and gardens to relax in, plus countless cafes for people-watching.
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Caption: Bring a good pair of walking shoes. The miles add up quickly!
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Caption: 2. lisbon, portugal ^ discovered in ‘lisbon seven hills & magic light’
by @ladyvenom
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Caption: read story ^ 2. Why: Countless cobblestone alleyways, a neighborhood you can only see on foot, pretty pastel buildings, and seven steep hillsides offering dramatic views of the city!
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Caption: tip Make sure your calves are in shape for all the hills…or you can catch a tuk-tuk or one of the classic 1930s trams if you need a little help.
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Caption: discovered in ‘venezia’
by @oliverastrologo ^ venice, italy 3.
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Caption: read story ^ 3. Why: This is a place where you can truly get lost. But you won't mind as you spend hours exploring the winding streets, medieval buildings, and pretty canals and bridges.
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Caption: If you don't like to get lost, it may be worth signing up for a walking tour!
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Caption: bruges, belgium ^ discovered in ‘brugge, venice of the north’
by @ggunderson 4.
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Caption: read story ^ 4. Why: Serene parks, brightly colored fairytale architecture, canal-front houses, and the smell of chocolate wafting seemingly everywhere.
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Caption: tip Bruges is a bicycle-friendly city, too. Keep an eye out for cyclists especially at street crossings or around corners.
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Caption: discovered in ‘salzburg’
by @bennyrgautama ^ salzburg, austria 5.
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Caption: read story ^ 5. Why: The Old Town offers up Europe's largest intact medieval fortress, mountain views, Baroque architecture and the music of Mozart everywhere you turn!
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Caption: tip Walk the steep path to Hohensalzburg Fortress for incredible views of the city!
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Caption: discovered in ‘florence’
by @alanisko ^ florence, italy 6.
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Caption: read story ^ 6. Why: Old, narrow streets keep cars away, leaving more room for you to explore its medieval architecture, enchanting gardens, and sweeping piazzas.
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Caption: Start your day walking up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic sunrise views of Florence!
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Caption: discovered in ‘dubrovnik’
by @justhanni ^ dubrovnik, croatia 7.
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Caption: read story ^ 7. Why: A chance to walk ancient city walls, a medieval fortress built into a hillside overlooking the Adriatic Sea, and filming locations for the "Game of Thrones."
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Caption: Walk the walls early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the crowds!
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Caption: discovered in ‘edinburgh’
by @saradeluigi ^ 8. edinburgh, scotland
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Caption: read story ^ 8. Why: A royal residence, Gothic architecture, secret cobblestone alleyways, and friendly pubs. Not too big and not too small, Edinburgh is the perfect size for exploring on foot.
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Caption: Hike up nearby Arthur's Seat for the best views of Edinburgh!
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Caption: Which place would you recommend?
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Caption: made by steller #stellerstories