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León is a historic city in northwest Spain’s Castilla y León region. It draws visitors with its impressive Gothic cathedral, called "Pulchra Leonina" (Beautiful Leonese), which has Europe’s largest collection of medieval stained glass windows. Once an ancient Roman settlement, León became a key stop on the Camino de Santiago and is filled with architectural treasures from Roman walls to Gaudí’s Casa Botines. The cathedral’s 125 stained glass windows, covering 1,800 square meters, fill the interior with colorful light and make it Spain’s top Gothic masterpiece. The Royal Pantheon in the Basilica of San Isidoro, often called the "Sistine Chapel of Romanesque" for its 12th-century frescoes, preserves outstanding medieval art. Barrio Húmedo, or the Wet Quarter, is famous for its many tapas bars, where León’s tradition of free tapas with every drink makes it a great value for food lovers.

Santander is the capital of Cantabria on Spain's northern coast. The city blends elegant Belle Époque buildings with beautiful Bay of Biscay beaches. After a major fire in 1941 destroyed its medieval center, Santander rebuilt itself into a modern and welcoming place. The Palacio de la Magdalena sits on a green peninsula overlooking the bay, and the two El Sardinero beaches are among the best in northern Spain. Santander also has top cultural spots like the Centro Botín, designed by Renzo Piano, a rebuilt Gothic cathedral, and lively tapas bars serving fresh seafood. Its maritime history, royal ties, and true northern Spanish feel make it a great alternative to crowded Mediterranean cities. You can walk along the waterfront, try rabas (fried squid) in local taverns, or visit prehistoric caves nearby. This Freetour.com guide will help you find the city's main sights, best food, and hidden gems, with helpful tips for each stop.

Cuenca is one of Spain's most strikingly located cities, sitting on a limestone ridge between two deep gorges carved by the Júcar and Huécar rivers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site draws visitors with its Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas), medieval buildings with wooden balconies that hang over sheer cliffs and make for some of Spain's most famous photos. Founded by the Moors in the 8th century and taken by Castilian forces in 1177, Cuenca still has a well-preserved medieval old town, steep cobblestone streets, a beautiful Gothic cathedral, and Spain's top abstract art museum. Whether you have just one day or a whole weekend, this Freetour.com guide will help you find Cuenca's best sights, food, and viewpoints, with local tips for every stop.

Welcome to Budapest, arguably the most beautiful city in Central Europe (Europe and Planet Earth). You like it here? Then an obvious choice is to get to know it's neighbourhood through day trips. Or you've gotten tired of only visiting capitals and metropolises? The countryside's waiting for you! As well as you'd like to leave the Central European tourist path? Get off the beaten track - we tell you how!

Traveling through Europe comes with perks that make it the number one travel destination in the world. Getting to your next destination is a cinch with many low-cost airlines, trains, and buses at your fingertips where you can easily arrive from one country to another within just a few hours. Explore new languages, architecture, history, culture as well as a completely different party scene while paying a budget-friendly fee for as low as 1 euro.

Travelling during summer is an obvious choice for many: long holidays, incredible moods, hot weather, not to mention shorts and sunglasses! Budapest makes an excellent destination between June and August and it's easy to fall in love with the city because of its compact centre with plenty of things to do and see. The summer also brings special events and opportunities to celebrate the long, sunny days. Here's our list of the best of summer in Budapest: