Surrounded by some of Norway's most dramatic natural beauty, Stavanger is a favorite with nature lovers. The city - voted the 2008 European Capital of Culture - is also one of the most vibrant cities in Norway for its festivals, nightlife, and culinary scene. Stavanger - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Recommended Itineraries - One Day in Stavanger - Two Days in Stavanger - Old Stavanger - Colorful Street - Stavanger Cathedral - Pulpit Rock - Swords in Stone - MUST (MUseum Stavanger) - Norwegian Canning Museum - Stavanger Maritime Museum -...

The second Czech Republic city of Brno is an interesting and less-visited alternative to the capital city, Prague. A number of major sights in Brno and the Moravian region are classified as national cultural sights in the Czech Republic. With nearly 400,000 people, Brno is located in the centre of Europe and is within 200 kilometres of both Prague and Vienna. Brno - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Freedom Square - Spielberg Castle (Hrad Spilberk) - Brno Zoo - Roznov pod Radhostem (Mill Valley Open Air Museum) - Cathedral of St. Peter &...

Split is the leading city of the Dalmatian region of Croatia and is the economic centre of the beautiful eastern Adriatic. It features a delightful historical centre with Roman walls, temples and squares. Split once housed a palace for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian. With its narrow streets and hidden treasures, Split is the second largest city in Croatia. Split - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Diocletian Palace & Peristil - Cathedral of Saint Dominius (St. Duje Cathedral) - Veli Varos (Old Split) & Marjan Hill - Museum of Croatian...