Dai Canali di Amsterdam ai Fascini di Copenaghen

Informazioni sulla destinazione: Amsterdam ha una atmosfera tutta sua, attraverso un amalgama di canali concentrici, biciclette vintage, parchi idilliaci e gallerie scintillanti. Poche esperienze possono essere paragonate al ciclismo del Grachtengordel, la cintura di canali che si irradiano a sud dalla Stazione Centrale, fiancheggiata da una pazza trapunta di strette abitazioni risalenti all;età del l'oro della città. Mentre i veicoli a motore rovinano abitualmente i paesaggi urbani di altre capitali europee, un flusso costante di biciclette sembra solo migliorare la bellezza di Amsterdam. Entra in un universo alternativo dove il trasporto non motorizzato è la norma, ogni ponte e arteria presenta una pista ciclabile e gli automobilisti si rimettono abitualmente alle loro controparti a due ruote. Amsterdam rimane un crocevia globale e un centro vibrante di arte, musica e cultura, con una infinita cavalcata di mostre, concerti, rappresentazioni teatrali e festival. Oltre a questi monoliti d l'arte come i musei Rijks e Van Gogh, ci sono una miriade di spazi meno visitati su temi stravaganti. La line-up del festival è altrettanto varia, dedicata a tutto, dai teatrini alla musica minimal ai tatuaggi e, a fine estate, i famosi canali diventano il palcoscenico di una serie di concerti di musica da camera. Revelry è al suo apice al King's Day, una festa di compleanno per il re Questo è quando la capitale è vestita in arancione patriottico, i canali sono pieni di barche da festa e la città si trasforma in un immenso mercato delle pulci mentre tutti svuotano i loro armadietti sul marciapiede e spara il loro disordine.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: A decade ago, visitors came to Copenhagen just for its canals, cobbled squares, charming streets and pastel painted houses. Now this city is most known for its innovative design, cutting edge architecture and its top-rated restaurants. This historic city of canals has become trendy, cosmopolitan and exciting, without losing its old charms. The fairytalelike port of Nyhavn, the city’s legendary waterfront, is the most traditional sight of Copenhagen, where visitors enjoy the cobbled streets and colorful houses that contrasts with Langelinje quay, where the city’s most famous attraction, The Little Mermaid, is located. Walking along the Langelinje quay, the modern opera house appears on the horizon bringing tourists back into the 21st century. Another of the city’s new waterfront landmarks is the Black Diamond entertainment complex, an additional reason to travel beyond the tiny tourist-focussed centre. The building itself is stunning and provides a unique opportunity to lounge in a deckchair overlooking the water. Two of the coolest areas of the city are Veesterbro and Norrebro, away from the herds of tourists. These vibrant neighbourhoods will allow the most adventurous travelers to mix with the locals and experience the buzzing atmosphere of places like the Norrebro Food Hall, a covered foodie market, or the Ralea, the restaurant where local chefs go to get food after work. Copenhagen’s coolest borough of trendy bars, design stores and eateries, where visitors can experience the culinary revolution the city has to offer, it's just a metro ride from the city centre. The less-travelled island neighbourhood of Christianshavn offers a tranquil glimpse of residential life and canal-side strolls. It’s also home to the “free town” of Christiana, a colourful alternative community built by hippies in the 1970s, which shines with galleries and cafés, and has its own, strict set of rules. Copenhagen is clean, safe and easy to get to know. It is also one of Europe’s greenest cities and its public transport would make New York green with envy. Its centre is reserved for pedestrians and strict anti-pollution laws enforced. It’s an environmentally idyllic spot with plenty of green space and bicycles often outnumber cars, so be careful of stepping out into bike lanes. Wander carefree to the world-famous Tivoli amusement park and the city’s delightful botanical garden, or take to the pavement cafés and restaurants in the summer alongside the locals. Whatever you decide to do in the Danish capital, whether you dig design and dine, or wander in wonder, Copenhagen will keep calling you back like a siren.