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Fontainebleau, France
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Vienna, Austria
• Schönbrunn Palace – Lavish former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with gardens and Gloriette views.
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) – Iconic Gothic cathedral in the city center.
• Belvedere Palace – Baroque palace complex and home to Klimt’s The Kiss.
• Vienna State Opera – Renowned for its classical music and opera performances.
• Kunsthistorisches Museum – World-class art museum with masterpieces by Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Bruegel.
• Naschmarkt – Popular open-air market for food, spices, and cafes.
Taj:
Thursday July 4th
🎻Vienna state opera/orchestra⭕️
🍴veggiezz
🌷belevedere palace⭕️✅- see “the kiss”
☕️ aufzug café
⛲️ hochstrahlbrunnen
⛪️ St. Charles church
🏛️Justizpalast
🏛️Austrian parliament
🍴Café “das goldstück”
🍴knödel manufaktur
🖼️wolf and cow playing backgammon
⛪️St. Stephen’s cathedral
⛲️column of pest
🍴cafe harvest dinner
🍎flohmarkt
🏛️schönbrunn palace run? In early morning
🍴superfood deli
🍃Schmetterlinghaus
⛲️Hofburg
🏝️danube river
🍴Velani⭕️✅
Look at brennpunkt
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Bratislava, Slovakia
• Bratislava Castle – Hilltop fortress with panoramic views of the Danube and city.
• Old Town (Staré Mesto) – Charming cobbled streets, medieval buildings, and quirky statues (e.g., Čumil the sewer worker).
• St. Martin’s Cathedral – Former coronation church of Hungarian kings.
• UFO Tower & Bridge – Futuristic bridge with a restaurant/viewpoint over the Danube.
• Devin Castle – Ruins overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers.
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Belgrade, Serbia
Kalemegdan Fortress – Historic fortress overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
• Skadarlija – Bohemian quarter filled with traditional Serbian restaurants and live music.
• Republic Square & Knez Mihailova Street – Vibrant pedestrian zone with shops and street performers.
• Saint Sava Temple – One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• Museum of Yugoslavia & Tito’s Mausoleum – Insight into the former Yugoslav leader and the country’s history.
Taj:
🍴kokos bistro dinner
📽️Novi bioskop zvezda cinema (maybe before dinner)dry
🗿igrali se konji vrani sculpture
⛪️temple of saint sava
⛲️republic square
⛲️walk through Skadarlija/knez milhaija the latest we can do it right yeah
🍴brekky ahimsa vega-yoga
🏰belgrade fortress walk around grounds
Highlights: the Victor sculpture, Roman well, ružica church
🍹Boho bar- enjoy scenery and have juice or mock tails
🍴dinner vikasha lounge
Rudo 🔘
🪩@ night club drugstore or KULT club
🏝️ada cigalinja 🔘
Serbian TV centre NATO bomb
🍴brunch paradise food/ kokos bistro
🏢Air Force command building
🏭western city gate
🏛️museum of yugoslavia 🔘
🌃avala tower
🍴kokos bistro
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Baščaršija – Ottoman-era bazaar with traditional crafts, mosques, and cafés.
• Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque – 16th-century Islamic architecture in the heart of the old town.
• Latin Bridge – Site of the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
• Tunnel of Hope – Museum dedicated to the underground tunnel used during the Siege of Sarajevo.
• War Childhood Museum – Powerful personal stories from the Bosnian War.
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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stari Most (Old Bridge) – Iconic Ottoman bridge and UNESCO site, often with divers jumping into the Neretva River.
• Old Bazaar (Bazar Kujundžiluk) – Quaint cobblestone streets filled with shops and cafes.
• Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque – Climb the minaret for stunning views over the bridge.
• Museum of War and Genocide Victims – Insight into the recent conflicts.
• Blagaj Tekija (nearby) – Dervish monastery set at the base of a cliff near a turquoise spring.
Taj recs:
🍴food house mostar
🛕Halebija Tower
🏖️ beach below stari most
🌁 old bridge mostar
🧿bazar Kujundžiluk
🏚️abandoned building from civil war
🍴urban grill
🍴caffe lasts coffee and cake
🛕Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
🕌blagaj tel
🛫abandoned air hangar if feeling adventurous
🍴dinner restaurant šadrvan
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Kotor, Montenegro
• Kotor Old Town – Enclosed by medieval walls, full of narrow alleys, churches, and squares.
• St. Tryphon Cathedral – Romanesque cathedral in the heart of the Old Town.
• City Walls Hike – Climb the 1,350+ steps to San Giovanni Fortress for breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor.
• Bay of Kotor (Boka Bay) – Scenic fjord-like bay, ideal for boat trips and sunsets.
• Cats of Kotor – The town is famously filled with cats, celebrated with a Cat Museum.
Taj:
🍴historic boutique
🥾 ladder of kotor & kotor fortress
🍴restobar Taraca
🏛️kotor old town explore
🍴dinner ombra restaurant
🛍️ check out groceries
Beach day
🛥️ boat tour; our lady of the rock, blue grotto⭕️
🍴restobar
🏖️ kotor beach day
🍴ombra
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Prizren, Kosovo
• Prizren Fortress (Kalaja) – Ruins with sweeping views of the city and river.
• Old Stone Bridge – Picturesque Ottoman bridge crossing the Bistrica River.
• Sinan Pasha Mosque – Dominant mosque with rich interiors and panoramic surroundings.
• Shadervan Square – Lively central square filled with cafes and historic charm.
• Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš – UNESCO-listed Serbian Orthodox church (can be closed to public).
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Skopje, North Macedonia
• Skopje Fortress (Kale) – Overlooking the city with historical significance.
• Old Bazaar – Ottoman-style market with mosques, hammams, and artisan shops.
• Statue of Alexander the Great – Massive and controversial statue in Macedonia Square.
• Mother Teresa Memorial House – Dedicated to Skopje-born Mother Teresa.
• Millennium Cross – Gigantic cross on Mount Vodno with cable car access and great views.
• Matka Canyon (just outside the city) – Natural gorge perfect for kayaking and hiking.