Europe In June

With 4,00,000 years of human habitation, Istanbul is a melting pot of rich culture and history. The location of the city at the edge of Europe and Asia makes it a beautiful amalgamation of  mystic beauty of eastern culture and the tinge of a contemporary carnival. Istanbul has a personality of a storyteller who unfolds its beauty, people, food, architecture and culture one at a time. Istanbul boasts the historical charm of Hagia Sophia, picturesque architecture of the Blue Mosque, splendid shorelines with avant garde restaurants like Ulus 29 and Mikla overlooking  impeccable scenic views.

The Bosphorus strait holds the division between the two continents making it a perfect line of fusion. You can keep walking across the Istiklal Avenue and Grand Bazaar to enjoy the local shopping experience. Climb all the way up to the top of Galata and Maiden tower to witness the mesmerizing view of the city. Explore the magical elements inside the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and get mesmerised with the beauty of the Basilica Cistern. Istanbul city will keep fascinating you with all kinds of experiences with every passing day. From drinking the Turkish chai, relaxing in the Hammam to taking the tour of the city in the hot air balloon, cruising the Bosphorus and cycling around the Prince Islands,  Istanbul will give you the time of your life.

Istanbul tourism is undoubtedly at its peak most times of the year as it is topographically diverse and experiences sub climates in different parts of the city. The best time to visit Istanbul is between the months of March to May and September to November to experience the comfortable temperature. The summer months experience extremely high temperatures with humidity and temperature can go as low as minus 15 degrees during winters.

Milan, Italian Milano, is a beautiful city and capital of Lombardy, northern Italy. The city has become the leading financial, manufacturing, and commercial centre of Italy with its deep roots in history. Milan resides in the heart of the Po Basin of northern Italy, enveloped amidst the plan spreading between the Ticino and Adda rivers. Milan’s beauty showcases different periods of historical crisis, architectural and organic structure development. These periods largely include the beauty of the cathedrals, four-gated city of Mediolanum, and intricately constructed neighbourhoods. The Spanish domination brought various changes to the architectural trends which resulted in the involvement of pastel colours and brick structures. 

Milan has more than its share of attractions along with iconic historical edifices. The city’s icons are filled with an influential and rich cultural heritage. Milan’s Duomo boasts of Gothic architecture and serves as the most visited tourist attraction. For art fanatics, the city has a plethora of art museums, Leonardi Da Vinci’s Last Supper and Pinacoteca di Brera. If you wish to explore the bohemian side of Milan, head to the neighbourhoods of Ticinese and Porta Romana. When it comes to things to do in Milan, there are plenty of options to dive into. Embrace the local trend of aperitivo at the Brera neighbourhood and cherish the “When in Milan, do as the Milanese do” vibe.

Lined up with chic cafes and bars, tourists often visit this place for admiring the Renaissance-style architecture. Or, you can head to Navigli to cruise over the canals of Milan. If you’re a shopaholic then head to the shopping haven of Milan, Galleria Emmanuele II. Milan has a continental and humid subtropical climate. The temperature is majorly affected by the Alps and the Apennine Mountains. These plains act as a natural barrier to protect Milan from major circulations of northern Europe and the sea. Here, weather usually witness hot and humid summers, damp and chilly winters, and heavy rainfall.

Tourist places in Vienna are plenty in number, along with a shower of shopping centers, nightlife, and monumental history. The city is the capital of the Republic of Austria and part of Europe’s list of “Most Visited Sites”. The banks of the river Danube is where the city is located, and its location is one of the major reasons as to why the city is graced with beautiful History, and charming environment. The Habsburg Empire had its heart in the city of Vienna, and it served as a portal between the west and east parts of Europe. Vienna is very important to the culture and commerce of the Republic of Austria.

There are many visitors and tourist coming in from all over the world to witness the greatness of the city.The cosmopolitan feel Vienna gives off has refrained from letting its charm and first world vibes going away with time. The streets and roads are adorned by the cafés, and architecture dating centuries back, the fiakers or horse-drawn cabs, are a major attraction, besides the chocolates, and delicacies that come along with the city.The pastries, the concerts of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss, the great artist of Classical music, the waltz presented to us by the Viennese, everything adds up to all that Vienna has given to Planet Earth, and all that it will keep giving to it.

The historical beauty of the city’s monuments, the personalities it has given to us, has offered Austria a great share in the life others. The culture the walls, and streets have carried down through generations, and centuries, the refinement of all that is pretty, the activities, all the things to do here has come together to make sure that no one visiting the city faces a lack of happiness and looking forward to the next day here.