From Novi Sad to Barcelona, what are the coolest cities to visit this summer? Whether your top priorities are finding the top foodie destinations, the most inspiring art galleries, the most impressive architecture or the most unique underground clubs, here’s our round-up of the coolest cities to visit this summer and beyond.
Novi Sad, Serbia
A bustling hub of culture, Novi Sad is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for those in the know. Situated on the banks of the Danube River in Serbia, Novia Sad has a plethora of super-cool attractions. This includes Storm Perovvaradin’s Fortress, which even has its very own annual festival. The fortress has swiftly garnered a reputation for having some of the best views of the city too.
There are plenty of museums to visit if you love all things culture. These include the very inspiring City Museum and the Museum of Vojvodina.
Barcelona, Spain
The beautiful city of Barcelona – Photo by Patrisisms / CC BY 3.0
Spain remains one of the most popular destinations for all holidaymakers. Whether you are hankering after a coastal break on the Costa Brava, or a fun-filled city break in lively cities like Madrid, Valencia or Barcelona, Spain certainly ticks all the right boxes.
One of our favourite places to take a city break has to be Barcelona. It is home to amazing architecture, a great foodie scene and a fabulous bar and club scene. What more could you want? From tantalising tapas to fine dining, foodies won’t be disappointed as Barcelona is home to thousands of incredible restaurants and eateries. Head over to the gothic quarter where you will find streets filled to the brim with bars, restaurants and clubs. Barcelona is also a great hotspot for shopping. You can pick up traditional souvenirs, high street bargains and even a designer label or two!
Why not consider a visit to one of the cities casinos where you can have a drink or two and maybe watch an exciting poker tournament for a thrill-a-minute night out?
For the first time ever, the EPT Barcelona will kick-off with exciting Campeonato España de Poker(CEP) events – creating one of the biggest poker tours stops in Spanish history.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Effortlessly cool, Copenhagen continues to impress with its amazing selection of architecture, stellar foodie scene and a great selection of designer shops. Head over to Refshaleoen to check out the best food and drink in the city. If you love architecture, Copenhagen won’t disappoint, and you would be advised to pay a visit to BLOX where you can find the Danish Architecture Centre. Can you really say that you have been to Copenhagen if you haven’t paid a visit to the iconic Christiania – the autonomous anarchist district in the heard of the capital city? It is a former military base that became a haven for hippies in the 1970’s. It now hosts an independent community that has its own rules and regulations.
Tokyo, Japan
Have fun exploring Tokyo
A cultural hub of mega proportions, Tokyo has to be the ultimate city break destination. From trying your vocal cords at karaoke to watching the local sumo wrestlers practice their art, you can’t fail to be charmed by Tokyo. Tokyo is home to the fascinating Harajuku district, cat cafes, amazing temples, beautiful parks and more sushi restaurants than you can shake a cat’s tail at!
Head over to the Tokyo Skytree and the Tokyo tower to get the best views of the city’s impressive skyline. Why not take a ride on one of the world’s fastest train rides – the bullet train – and ride down to the likes of Osaka, where you can reach high-octane speeds of up to 270 km per hour.
From Serbia to Spain and everywhere between, if you are looking for a fantastic city break that captures your imagination, then one of the above coolest cities to visit could be exactly what you are looking for. Whether you only have a few days or you have a few weeks, a fantastic city break to a new and exciting city will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.
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