Rick Steves: Castles and cobbles in the Bavarian Alps

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Made of pink marble and decorated with Gothic spires, Milan's cathedral is one of the largest in Europe. Spain's sunny port town of Cadaqus is an idyllic alternative to the glitzy Mediterranean resorts nearby. Surrounding Monreale Cathedral's cloister, 228 twin columns feature intricately carved capitals and Moorish-influenced mosaics. Try some traditional cuisine in one of Lyon's bouchons simple, cozy bistros filled with character. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery houses everything from Mackintosh's art nouveau designs to stuffed elephants to medieval armor. The Chapel of Bones at the Church of St. Francis in vora, Portugal, contains thousands of skulls and bones unearthed from various churchyards. Handmade lace in Belgium can be pricey, but it's a characteristic, packable souvenir. Frankfurt's new Old Town, called the DomRmer Quarter, is a reconstruction of the half-timbered historic district destroyed during World War II. In the neighborhood around Florence's great cathedral, it's easy to time-travel back to the Renaissance period. Book reserved-time tickets online as far ahead as possible for Granada's Alhambra to ensure that you'll see its best part: the exquisite Palacios Nazares. As you drive around the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye, you may<p>Article source: <a href= https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/05/20/rick-steves-bavaria-oberammergau-castles/3705002002/