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The {start_bold}oceanographic and maritime museums{end_bold} give a nod to the city’s seaside heritage.","-1875885":"Trier was founded by the Romans, and the old town features several remarkably intact Roman structures, including a {start_bold}massive city gate{end_bold}, {start_bold}huge bathhouses{end_bold}, and one of the {start_bold}oldest bridges in Europe{end_bold}.","-1886265":"A {start_bold}castle{end_bold} and a {start_bold}16th-century town hall{end_bold} are just some of the sights in Wernigerode’s charm-packed old town. 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The soaring heights of {start_bold}St James Cathedral{end_bold} and the {start_bold}town hall{end_bold} survey over bustling, student-filled streets below.","-533064":"The vast red-brick {start_bold}Town Hall{end_bold} in Toruń’s Gothic old town looms over its main square and {start_bold}patchwork of bright buildings{end_bold}. Learn all about the town’s most famous sweet treat in the {start_bold}Gingerbread Museum{end_bold}.","-534433":"Warsaw's old town has been {start_bold}meticulously rebuilt{end_bold} since its near total destruction in World War II. A fascinating place, full of history. ","-537080":"Wroclaw's colourful streets are perfect for wandering. The enormous medieval-era {start_bold}Market Square{end_bold}  alone is worth several hours' exploration.","-542184":"In the old town of Brno, you can wind your way through old passageways and by ancient turrets. Discover the story behind the city’s {start_bold}legendary crocodile{end_bold} and pass along its {start_bold}Renaissance-era arcades{end_bold}.","-542911":"The old town in Cesky Krumlov is pint-sized and packed with architecture from different eras. Clamber up to its {start_bold}castle{end_bold} to enjoy views over the {start_bold}Vltava River{end_bold}.","-553173":"The old town is the most charming part of Prague, complete with a stunning {start_bold}15th-century astronomical clock tower{end_bold} and the world-famous {start_bold}Charles Bridge{end_bold}.","-571851":"Old Quebec is {start_bold}fiercely French{end_bold}. Walking some of its {start_bold}quaint cobblestone streets{end_bold}, you might think you're in 18th-century Paris instead of 21st-century North America. ","-579943":"Tropical breezes waft through Cartagena's {start_bold}pastel-hued colonial buildings{end_bold}, just steps from the {start_bold}sparkling waters{end_bold} of the Caribbean. ","-601367":"Villa de Leyva’s {start_bold}Plaza Mayor square{end_bold} fans out into the old town’s cobbled streets past white-washed, terracotta-roofed houses. Stop by a restaurant to sample local dishes like {start_bold}mazamorra chiquita stew{end_bold}.","-658339":"The old town of Ouro Preto is lined with {start_bold}shops selling jewellery and precious stones{end_bold}, fitting for a Gold Rush-era town. The centre is scattered with elaborate pieces by sculptor, {start_bold}Aleijadinho{end_bold}. ","-659504":"Paraty's exquisite {start_bold}whitewashed colonial buildings{end_bold} stand in sharp contrast to the surrounding {start_bold}emerald rainforest{end_bold} and {start_bold}aquamarine ocean{end_bold}. ","-661457":"The old town of Petrópolis surrounds a {start_bold}Gothic cathedral{end_bold} and amongst its streets you can find Imperial-era buildings. Walk around to spot grand homes and palaces, as well as the {start_bold}Imperial Museum{end_bold}.","-662356":"Pirenópolis has a bright, lively old town with stone-paved streets and traditional houses known as {start_bold}‘casarões’{end_bold}. It’s home to{start_bold}traditional restaurants{end_bold} and historic churches like {start_bold}Rosário de Meia Ponte{end_bold}.","-663509":"A bustling area where {start_bold}extravagant neo-classical structures{end_bold} jostle next to {start_bold}modernist office buildings{end_bold}. ","-665520":"Above Recife’s coloured paving stones, it’s dotted with museums celebrating {start_bold}local culture{end_bold}. The streets leading from {start_bold}Marco Zero Square{end_bold} are filled with bustling bars and restaurants.","-667833":"Experience Salvador's historic centre, where {start_bold}pastel-hued houses and churches{end_bold} dot bustling neighborhoods rich in Afro-Brazilian heritage. It's also one of the oldest colonial cities in South America (founded 1549).","-676172":"White-washed houses with colourful flourishes line Tiradentes' streets by the golden-hued {start_bold}Matriz Church{end_bold}. There are plenty of {start_bold}museums{end_bold} to be uncovered and a beautiful square to watch the city pass by.","-735347":"The \"Kaleiçi\", which means \"within the castle\", is an {start_bold}ancient cluster of houses and monuments{end_bold} dating back to Roman times. The old buildings encircle a {start_bold}turquoise, yacht-filled harbor{end_bold}. ","-740501":"The 13th-century capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa isn’t short on history. Its old town is filled with intricately finished {start_bold}mosques{end_bold}, traditional {start_bold}thermal baths{end_bold} and a silk market, the {start_bold}Koza Han{end_bold}.","-755070":"Discover Istanbul’s old town, which boasts more history than almost any other place in the world. Explore nearby icons like the {start_bold}Hagia Sophia{end_bold} and the {start_bold}Grand Bazaar{end_bold}.","-79996":"Dubrovnik's famous old town is protected by {start_bold}turquoise waters{end_bold} and intact {start_bold}16th-century fortifications{end_bold}. It really feels like another world — no wonder {start_bold}Game of Thrones{end_bold} regularly films here. ","-814876":"Athens' old town is nicknamed {start_bold}\"the Neighbourhood of the Gods\"{end_bold} with good reason — its picturesque alleys are situated directly under the {start_bold}Acropolis{end_bold}. ","-820164":"Chania's {start_bold}narrow alleys{end_bold} are fringed with greenery and offer a {start_bold}fascinating mix of Venetian and Turkish architecture{end_bold}, reflecting the area's rich and complex history.","-824497":"From {start_bold}Palamidi Castle{end_bold}, survey over Nafplion’s captivating old town down to the sea. Follow its streets downhill to pass {start_bold}Venetian abodes{end_bold} and relics of the {start_bold}Ottoman era{end_bold}, as well as bars and restaurants.","-827465":"Rethymno's charming old town is an {start_bold}interesting mix of Venetian and Turkish influences{end_bold}. Many buildings' upper stories stretch out over the street with {start_bold}unique wooden parapets{end_bold}.","-837298":"Plovdiv is scattered with Roman ruins, like the {start_bold}Odeon{end_bold} and a second-century {start_bold}stadium{end_bold}. Art galleries, old mosaics and the towering minaret of {start_bold}Dzhumaya Mosque{end_bold} will compete for your attention.","-840999":"One highlight of the old town is the massive {start_bold}Bratislava Castle{end_bold}, built more than 500 years ago. It still faithfully guards the area's winding medieval alleys. ","-843247":"Košice’s old town is loved for its {start_bold}café culture{end_bold} and terraces that look onto grand landmarks. Sights not to be missed include the {start_bold}Gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral{end_bold} and the fancy façade of the {start_bold}town hall{end_bold}.","-850553":"Explore Budapest's Old Town, home to famous attractions like {start_bold}Buda Castle{end_bold} and the {start_bold}Fisherman's Bastion{end_bold}.","-85142":"Viewed from above, Korcula's old town is a tiny jewel of {start_bold}orange roofs and stone houses{end_bold}, clustered beside the {start_bold}beautiful waters of the Adriatic{end_bold}. ","-852573":"Yellow, red and orange-fronted buildings add colour to Eger’s old town. Spot the {start_bold}basilica{end_bold}, the charming {start_bold}Dobó Square{end_bold} and stop by a street-side bar to sip on the city’s {start_bold}famous red wine{end_bold}, Egri Bikavér.","-85411":"Kotor's old town is nestled in a stunning setting, a rocky bend in the Adriatic some call {start_bold}\"the southernmost fjord in Europe\"{end_bold}. Don't miss the {start_bold}Venetian-era city fortifications{end_bold}. ","-87271":"Ljubljana's old town is quite tiny, but it has a lot to offer. Don't miss the spectacular {start_bold}\"Triple\" and \"Dragon\" bridges{end_bold} over the {start_bold}Ljubljanica river{end_bold}, and climb {start_bold}Castle Hill for an unforgettable view{end_bold}. ","-89574":"Mostar’s beautiful old bridge, {start_bold}Stari Most{end_bold}, is the star of its picturesque old town. Terracotta roofs and the minaret of the {start_bold}Mehmed Paša Mosque{end_bold} overlook the banks of the pretty Neretva River.","-901202":"The old town's {start_bold}pleasant squares{end_bold} are perfect for sipping a coffee and chatting with the locals. ","-906319":"Buildings from the 17th-19th centuries pepper Colonia del Sacramento’s old town. Spot the {start_bold}city gates{end_bold}, {start_bold}Uruguay’s oldest church{end_bold} and {start_bold}Calle de los Suspiros{end_bold}, a charming old street looking onto the sea.","-907764":"The old town is nestled in a narrow spit of land reaching into the sea, with {start_bold}crumbling colonial monuments{end_bold} and a {start_bold}buzzy nightlife{end_bold}. ","-92761":"There are many treasures hidden in Porec's historic core. Don't miss the {start_bold}Euphrasian Basilica{end_bold}, with its jewel-studded {start_bold}Byzantine mosaics{end_bold} around 1500 years old. ","-932573":"Quito's historic core is simply one of the {start_bold}best-preserved old towns in all of Latin America{end_bold}. Indigenous traditions subtly influence the Colonial architecture here. ","-93462":"In Pula’s picturesque old town, its {start_bold}Roman amphitheatre{end_bold} is one of the best preserved in the world. Browse the marketplace and keep your eyes peeled for more Roman ruins, like the {start_bold}Temple of Augustus{end_bold}.","-94604":"Encircled by the Adriatic Sea, Rovinj old town’s buildings date from {start_bold}Venetian times{end_bold}, flaunting their orange, yellow and terracotta tones. {start_bold}St. Euphemia Church{end_bold} is unmissable with its impressive views.","-94996":"{start_bold}Church spires{end_bold} and {start_bold}minarets{end_bold} mingle in Sarajevo's old town, a fascinating mix of Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Slavic, and Jewish influences. ","-95841":"This neighbourhood has been {start_bold}Skopje's shopping centre{end_bold} for an astounding 800 years. Mosques and Turkish baths surrounding a {start_bold}still-bustling covered bazaar.{end_bold} ","-96492":"Split's old town boasts {start_bold}the world's best-preserved Roman palace{end_bold}, built 1600 years ago for the emperor Diocletian. The former palace now shelters shops, restaurants, and even private houses. ","-98777":"Trogir's old town is a beautiful mix: {start_bold}fairy-tale medieval walls{end_bold} mingling with {start_bold}palm trees{end_bold}. Go exploring!","generic":"The historic centre. Features picturesque alleys, ancient buildings, and imposing monuments.","other":""}},"pc_surroundings_loved_walking_the_neighbourhood":"Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!","pc_surroundings_loved_walking_the_neighbourhood_tooltip":{"type":"plural","plural":{"one":"Property's location was rated {walking_score} for walking by {num_reviews} guest","other":"Property's location was rated {walking_score} for walking by {num_reviews} guests"}},"pp_property_surroundings_endorsements_enjoy_subhead":"Guests enjoyed this area for:","rc_hp_good_location_show_map":"Good location - show map"},"onViewTrackingReferenceByCopyTag":{}}