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13. Salzburg, Austria
As well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salzburg is also the birthplace of Mozart: you can visit the house in which he lived for part of his life. Hidden alleyways and charming streets characterize the Old Town, so be sure to spend some time wandering through them; fans of The Sound of Music won’t want to miss the Mirabell Gardens and Palace, which boasts a menagerie of mythical statues and lovely Baroque architecture.
14. Porto, Portugal
Wending your way along the river is a great place to start your exploration of this northern Portuguese city, where Moorish and Roman influences meet. Porto Cathedral and a clutch of Baroque churches punctuate the streets, along which you can stop at any number of cafes and bars to refuel. Even the main train station, covered in azulejos- decorative tiles – is a sight in itself, as are the port wine producers across the river, (spanned by the striking Ponte de Dom Luis), where you can sample the fortified wine that historically formed such a large part of Porto’s trade.
