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Destination Germany Sail past the tiny island of Pfalz Island and view historic Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, built between 1336 and 1340. as you explore the Rihine River aboard Viking Pride. Courtesy of Viking Cruises -
Destination Germany Viking’s Longships have an upper deck for scenic viewing when the weather is fine, but the Aquavit outdoor dining area is equipped with wind screens and heaters for nippy air, and the indoor lounge has plenty of seating and expansive windows. Courtesy of Viking Cruises -
Destination Germany Garden façade of the Würzburg Residence palace in southern Germany leading into the Court Gardens built in the 1500s. Photo: Rainer Lippert · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Ship Viking Sigyn The romanesque Speyer Cathedral in Germany was completed in 1030 and remodeled at the end of the 11th century. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it can be viewed during several river cruises. Photo: Alfred Hutter · Creative Commons BY -
Destination Germany Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo: Mbzt · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Ship Sapphire A nice capture of the Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph), at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris. Photo: Benh Lieu Song · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Ship American Heritage St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square in Vieux Carre, New Orleans. Photo: vxla · Creative Commons BY -
Destination France The upper chapel of the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, built between 1242 and 1248 by King Louis IX of France and restored in the 1800s. Photo: Didier B (Sam67fr) · Creative Commons BY SA 2.5 -
Destination France Panoramic of the lower chapel ceiling of Sainte-Chapelle, or La Santa Capilla, in Paris. Photo: Javi Masa · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Ship Savor The medieval town of Regensburg, Germany, contains many notable buildings that span almost 2,000 years. You'll find ancient Roman, Romanesque and Gothic structures. Photo: Sebastian Fischer · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Destination Iceland Viking rune near Auster-Skaftafellssysia, Iceland. Photo: Victor Montol · Creative Commons BY -
Destination New Orleans RTA Streetcar No. 2009 on Canal Street in New Orleans. Photo: vxla · Creative Commons BY -
Destination Europe For centuries the Roman Forum was the epicenter of public life in Rome, ranging from elections and processions to criminal trials and gladiatorial matches. It's in the San Paolo section of Rome. Photo: Robert Lowe · Creative Commons BY -
Destination Italy One of Rome's iconic sights, the 2,000-year-old Pantheon is the city's best-preserved ancient monument. Photo: My Past · Creative Commons BY -
Destination Rome A shot of Palatine Hill in Rome. Legend says this is where Romulus killed his twin and founded Rome in 753 BC. Photo: Dom Crossley · Creative Commons BY 2.0 -
Destination Rome Ostia Antica, a large archeological site, was once the main harbor of ancient Rome. Today it's near the modern suburb of Ostia, and you can wander through ruins of Roman streets and many buildings. Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · Creative Commons BY -
Destination Puerto Rico Old San Juan's Blue Brick Roads, made of cobalt. All of San Juan Viejo (Old San Juan) was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983. Photo: vxla · Creative Commons BY -
Ship Viking Hermod A river cruise ship sails past Notre Dame de Paris on Ile de la Cite in Paris. Photo: David Iliff · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Ship Sapphire The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cite in Paris. Photo: GuidoR · Creative Commons BY SA 3.0 -
Article 10 must-see destinations in South America Early morning in Machu Picchu, Peru. Photo: Pedro Szekely · Creative Commons BY ND
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