The European Marathon: 1 Must-Do, 1 Must-See, 1 Must-Eat
What if you only had one day in some of these European cities?
What should you do, see and eat?
Scroll down to find out!
AMSTERDAM
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Must-Do
Go on a canal cruise.
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Must-See
A tulip market (because going to Amsterdam and not seeing tulips is just useless)
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Must-Eat
A stroopwafel (dutch waffle lookalike cookie with caramel filling)
ATHENS
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Must-Do
Visit Plaka (a very peaceful and beautiful neighborhood right under the Acropolis)
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Must-See
The Acropolis (just be aware that the queue is enormous)
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Must-Eat
A spanakopita (aka spinach pie, made with spinach - obviously - spicy feta cheese and herbs)
BERLIN
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Must-Do
See - and even take a photo at - Check Point Charlie (a military post that used to divide West Berlin and East Berlin during the 2nd World War)
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Must-See
The Holocaust Memorial (no explanation needed, right?)
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Must-Eat
Currywurst (pork sausage topped with tomato sauce, Worcester sauce and sprinkled with curry powder, usually served with french fries)
BRUSSELS
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Must-Do
Visit one of La Belgique Gourmande's shops (besides being a chocolate shop, it's the most beautiful and amazing of all the chocolate shops)
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Must-See
The Manneken Pis (the little peeing boy statue which size will definitely surprise you)
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Must-Eat
A Belgian waffle (but good luck on trying to decide which one to choose)
LISBON
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Must-Do
Visit Bairro Alto (and get to meet the yellow tram)
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Must-See
Museu dos Coches ("National Coach Museum" in English)
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Must-Eat
A Pastel de Belém (variation from the traditional egg tart but not less amazing)
LONDON
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Must-Do
Going for an evening walk by the river (especially near the London Eye)
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Must-See
The Leadenhall Market (located not too far away from the Tower of London)
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Must-Eat
A donut from Doughnut Time (you will be thankful that you saved those 4,5£, trust me)
PARIS
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To-Do
A night tour around the city (if Paris is beautiful during daytime, just wait until it goes dark)
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To-See
Montmartre (a little artist village near the Sacré Coeur)
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Must-Eat
An Éclair (a pastry filled with cream and topped with whatever you want)
PRAGUE
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To-Do
Explore the KGB Museum (and learn a bit more about the secret police of the Soviet Union)
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Must-See
The Astronomical Clock strike an hour
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Must-Eat
A Trdelník (a traditional Slovak pastry usually served warm with sugar, nuts or cinnamon)
ROME
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To-Do
Throw a coin to Fontana di Trevi (whilst facing it with your back!!)
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To-See
The Catacombs of Rome (if you're not claustrophobic)
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Must-Eat
A Supplí (a typical roman snack consisting of a ball of rice with tomato sauce and cheese, of course)
STOCKHOLM
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To-Do
Visit Vasa Museum (a maritime museum)
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Must-See
The Royal Palace (with more than 600 rooms, it's among the largest palaces in Europe)
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Must-Eat
Kjøttboller (Swedish meatballs, that you probably already tried in IKEA)
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