Wikitravel - Changes related to "Bristol" [en]

Barcelona

2013-05-21T22:21:25Z

let's keep TOC on the left side and picture on the right side- it used to be this way, plus I get approval voices from the community

Prague

2013-05-21T18:41:25Z

updated listing Sightjogging Prague

Barcelona

2013-05-21T17:34:34Z

Frank, sorry, but this picture will be on the right side, just as it used to be for months there

Barcelona

2013-05-21T17:33:08Z

please view this on a narrow laptop screen while not logged in (ie with adverts displayed) and then try and maintain that this "looks better". Look a the edit history and you will see that this is justified exception to our ip policy, [[User:IBAlex}}

Barcelona

2013-05-21T17:27:58Z

looks better

Barcelona

2013-05-21T13:06:40Z

Mgic word __TOC__ forces display of ToC at particular position and NOT "photos on the right side" so undid revision 2039433 by IBAlex

Milan

2013-05-21T11:27:33Z

‎When to visit:

Barcelona

2013-05-21T00:58:23Z

please put the photos on the right side. thank you!

Barcelona

2013-05-20T23:41:02Z

‎Taxis and transfer services: Removed Commercial SPAM from new, unknown, not-locally-based, German site: easyprivatetaxi.com

Berlin

2013-05-20T19:04:30Z

Lisbon

2013-05-20T16:52:43Z

Restoring removed content.

Lisbon

2013-05-20T16:01:55Z

‎Do: typo corrected

Rome

2013-05-20T14:22:30Z

Vandalism

Rome

2013-05-20T13:48:59Z

‎By car:

Berlin

2013-05-20T13:46:17Z

‎By plane:

Milan

2013-05-20T11:24:31Z

‎Churches:

Devon

2013-05-20T00:08:13Z

correct external links format

Devon

2013-05-19T23:51:23Z

‎By plane: Removed Plymouth (as it is closed) but added Bristol. I literally copied the description from Bristol's page - hope that's okay!

Previous Destinations of the month

2013-05-19T22:21:32Z

Why was this deleted?

Riga

2013-05-19T20:28:08Z

updated listing Esplanade Park

Milan

2013-05-19T20:20:53Z

‎Churches:

Rail travel in the United Kingdom

2013-05-19T20:17:25Z

‎Inter-city services: 4th level headings and added: "In 2007, faulty track caused a ''Pendolino'' travelling at high speed to derail at Grayrigg in Cumbria. Only one person was killed, with the lack of a higher death toll attributed to the unit's cras

Milan

2013-05-19T20:14:18Z

‎Other sights:

Rail travel in the United Kingdom

2013-05-19T19:49:29Z

‎Ticket types:

Madrid

2013-05-19T17:26:39Z

‎Parks:

Dublin

2013-05-19T10:41:03Z

‎Get in: correct external link format

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		+	===Sightjogging / Running tours===
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		+	*<do name="Sightjogging Prague" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+420 777 288 862" url="http://www.sightjoggingprague.com" hours="24/24" price="" lat="" long="">Activity for those into running who want to explore the city and stay fit. The concept becomes common in Europe/USA and there are several operators in Prague as well. It combines fitness, culture, adventure, leisure and fun. It is possible to see most of the Prague's musts in 90 minutes. The guides should be locals with good English and good humour, insiders both in terms of running and the city.</do>
	===Segway Tours===		===Segway Tours===

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 '''Barcelona''' is [[Spain]]'s second largest city, with a population of nearly one and half million people (nearly five million in the metropolitan area) and the capital and largest city of [[Catalonia]].

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 '''Barcelona''' is [[Spain]]'s second largest city, with a population of nearly one and half million people (nearly five million in the metropolitan area) and the capital and largest city of [[Catalonia]].

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 '''Barcelona''' is [[Spain]]'s second largest city, with a population of nearly one and half million people (nearly five million in the metropolitan area) and the capital and largest city of [[Catalonia]].
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 This had the effect of changing the city in ways that are still felt today with neighbourhoods renovated (and in some cases levelled) and the intense focus of modern design permeating all aspects of life in Barcelona from public buildings to something as simple as a park bench or an event poster.
 For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.

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	This had the effect of changing the city in ways that are still felt today with neighbourhoods renovated (and in some cases levelled) and the intense focus of modern design permeating all aspects of life in Barcelona from public buildings to something as simple as a park bench or an event poster.		This had the effect of changing the city in ways that are still felt today with neighbourhoods renovated (and in some cases levelled) and the intense focus of modern design permeating all aspects of life in Barcelona from public buildings to something as simple as a park bench or an event poster.

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	For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.		For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.

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-[[Image:Pirelli Building, Milan, Italy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Pirelli building, Milan]]
+[[Image:MilanoSMaurizioMaggioreInternoMonache2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|San Maurizio Maggiore, Milan]]
 [http://www.milanoinfotourist.com/home.htm '''Milan'''] (Italian: ''Milano'') is financially the most important city in [[Italy]]. It has the second most populous city proper in the country, but sits at the centre of Italy's largest urban and metropolitan area. While not considered as beautiful as some Italian cities, having been greatly destroyed by Second World War bomb raids, the city has rebuilt itself into a thriving cosmopolitan business capital. In essence, for a tourist, what makes Milan interesting compared to other places is that the city is truly more about the lifestyle of enjoying worldly pleasures: a paradise for shopping, football, opera, and nightlife. Milan remains the marketplace for Italian fashion – fashion aficionados, supermodels and international paparazzi descend upon the city twice a year for its spring and autumn fairs. Don't get fooled by the modern aspect of the city, since it's one of the most ancient cities in Europe with more than 26 centuries of history and heritage!
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 ===Churches===
 [[Image:Duomo Milano.jpg|thumb|Duomo]]
-[[Image:Duomo_milan.JPG|thumb|Duomo by night]]
+[[Image:Certosa_garegnano_milano.jpg|thumb|The Certosa di Garegnano]]
 Milan has the oldest churches in Italy (yes-- older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire). Milan has more ancient and monumental churches than any other European city outside of Italy. You can see a very complete collection [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1497363 here].
 Some of the most beautiful churches one can see in Milan are:
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 * '''Palazzo Litta'''&mdash; very elegant baroque palace filled with frescoes. Interesting sculptured main portal you can corso Magenta near San Maurizio church.
-* '''Palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest cloisters in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palace.
+* '''Palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest courtyard in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palace.
 * '''Palazzo Serbelloni'''&mdash; one of the most beautiful neoclassical palaces of Milan, settled in Corso Venezia.

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	For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.		For visitors, this has translated into the very modern, yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where the new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the ancient.

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	*[http://www.barcelonaairporttaxis.com Barcelona Airport Taxis] offers a taxi (up to 4 people) for €59 and a microbus (up to 7 people) for €79		*[http://www.barcelonaairporttaxis.com Barcelona Airport Taxis] offers a taxi (up to 4 people) for €59 and a microbus (up to 7 people) for €79
−	*[https://easyprivatetaxi.com Easy Private Taxi] offers a car (up to 4 people) for €40 and a minibus (up to 8 people) for €60

	====Nearby airports====		====Nearby airports====

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-[[Image:Cityscapeberlin2006.JPG‎|thumb|upright=1.3|Berlin panorama from the  Siegessäule: Bundestag with dome (left), TV Tower (centre), Brandenburg Gate (right)]]
+[http://www.berlin-tourist-information.de/index.en.php '''Berlin'''] is the capital city of [[Germany]] and one of the 16 states (''Länder'') of the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin is the largest city in Germany and has a population of 4.4 million within its metropolitan area and 3.5 million from 190 countries within the city limits.
-[http://www.berlin-tourist-information.de/index.en.php '''Berlin'''] is the capital city of [[Germany]] and one of the 16 states (''Länder'') of the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin is the largest city in Germany and has a population of 4.4 million within its metropolitan area and 3.5 million from 190 countries within the city limits. Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital and its boroughs can roughly be grouped into six districts:
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	* Enjoy a jazz concert and drinks at the '''Hot Clube de Portugal''' [http://www.hcp.pt] (''telephone: +351 21 3619740'') - Portugal has a thriving jazz scene, the center of which is the Hot Clube de Portugal - one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world, located in Praça da Alegria, near Avenida da Liberdade. The club's first location was lost in a fire in 2009 but it has since reopened literally next door. Shows and open jam sessions are always on, with both national and international jazz stars performing weekly.		* Enjoy a jazz concert and drinks at the '''Hot Clube de Portugal''' [http://www.hcp.pt] (''telephone: +351 21 3619740'') - Portugal has a thriving jazz scene, the center of which is the Hot Clube de Portugal - one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world, located in Praça da Alegria, near Avenida da Liberdade. The club's first location was lost in a fire in 2009 but it has since reopened literally next door. Shows and open jam sessions are always on, with both national and international jazz stars performing weekly.
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		+	* International Charter Group: [http://www.barcosbarcelona.com]. Yacht charter and sailing, one of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to crewed in Lisbon. Operating from nine offices worldwide (USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Honk Kong and Dubai).
		+	*<do name="" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></do>

	==Work==		==Work==

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 * Have a picnic in '''Jardim Botanico''' (see details in [[##Jardim Botanico|"See" section]]).
-* You cannot come to Lisbon without exploring '''Alfama''' [http://www.lisbonweekendguild.com/districts/Alfama.html] - the city's oldest district. You will enjoy simply getting lost on its labyrinthine streets and alleys with medieval to 19th Century architecture. Highlights include the Castle of São Jorge, Santa Luzia view point, and the medieval Lisbon Cathedral ("Sé").
+* You cannot come to Lisbon without exploring '''Alfama''' [http://www.lisbonweekendguild.com/districts/Alfama.html] - the city's oldest district. You will enjoy simply getting lost on its labyrinthine streets and alleys with architecture ranging from late medieval to 19th Century buildings. The area is old and slightly run down, although renovation efforts have been undertaken in the past two decades. There is a wealth of small historical and cultural landmarks and pleasant restaurants, cafés and Fado clubs can be found all over the place. Highlights include the Castle of São Jorge, Santa Luzia scenic view point, and the medieval Lisbon Cathedral ("Sé de Lisboa").
-* Take a walk in the lush gardens of the '''Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation''' [http://www.gulbenkian.pt] and check out the Museum and its classical art collection, the newer Modern Art Museum and the concert hall with a continuously ongoing programme of classical, jazz and world music.
+* Take a walk in the lush gardens of the '''Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation''' [http://www.gulbenkian.pt], one of Europe's most respected cultural institutions. Check out the Gulbenkian Museum (which is also an architectural landmark in itself) and its classical art collection; the newer Gulbenkian Modern Art Museum and the concert hall with a continuously ongoing programme of classical, jazz and world music. During the summer, concerts are held in the Gulbenkian gardens' open-air theatre.
 * If you are on a cultural trip and looking for more concerts, theatre, dance and arts, you can also check the '''Centro Cultural de Belém''' [http://www.ccb.pt] near Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and the '''Culturgest''' arts center [http://www.culturgest.pt/] near the Campo Pequeno area.
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 * Enjoy a jazz concert and drinks at the '''Hot Clube de Portugal''' [http://www.hcp.pt] (''telephone: +351 21 3619740'') - Portugal has a thriving jazz scene, the center of which is the Hot Clube de Portugal - one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world, located in Praça da Alegria, near Avenida da Liberdade. The club's first location was lost in a fire in 2009 but it has since reopened literally next door. Shows and open jam sessions are always on, with both national and international jazz stars performing weekly.
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 ===Crime===
-According to Eurostat [http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page?_pageid=1073,46587259&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_product_code=KS-SF-08-019], the overall crime rate and in particular '''robberies''' are on the rise in Portugal, a possible effect of the current economic crisis and unemployment rate.
+According to Eurostat [http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page?_pageid=1073,46587259&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_product_code=KS-SF-08-019], the overall crime rate and in particular '''robberies''' are on the rise in Portugal, a possible effect of the current (since 2011) economic crisis and unemployment rate.
-Some areas on the outskirts of Lisbon are becoming more dangerous, but it is unlikely the average tourist will visit these areas. The most common crime against tourists is '''pickpocketing and theft''' from rental cars or on public transport. The metro carriages can become crowded and opportune for pickpockets but simple precautions are enough to maintain your safety while travelling on them.
+Some areas on the outskirts of Lisbon are becoming more dangerous, but it is unlikely the average tourist will visit these areas. The most common crime against tourists is '''pickpocketing and theft from rental cars or on public transport'''. The metro carriages can become crowded and opportune for pickpockets but simple precautions are enough to maintain your safety while travelling on them.
-There are some episodes of violent and/or drug related crimes (i.e. robberies/mugging) in places such as ''Bairro Alto'' and ''Santos'', especially at night. Chances are you'll be approached at least a few times by certain types offering 'hash' or 'chocolate', especially in the downtown area on and around Rua Augusta. If you are of fair complexion or obviously a tourist you are more likely to be approached. Young tourists should be wary as they will likely be approached, especially near the Chiado Plaza - usually by drug dealers or scammers.
+Violent and/or drug related crimes are known to take place in areas such as ''Bairro Alto'' and ''Santos'', especially at night. Chances are you'll be approached at least a few times by certain types offering 'hash' or 'chocolate', especially in the downtown area on and around Rua Augusta, or near the Chiado Plaza. If you are of fair complexion or obviously a tourist you are more likely to be approached (young tourists out for drinks are also very likely be approached). These approaches are usually done by drug dealers and scammers and may degenerate into ''mugging''.
-Due to soaring house prices, the "Baixa" area (encompassing Rua Augusta, Terreiro do Paço, etc.) has become depopulated - as soon as the shops and offices close at night, the area sometimes becomes fair ground for muggers, caution is needed in back streets, and walking alone is not advised unless you know the area well. Be wary of the Intendente-Martim Moniz area: Intendente is a well known area for prostitution and drug trafficking, and even though the situation has changed in the past couple of years (police now regularly patrol the area), it is still problematic. Martim Moniz is also notorious: at night time, the area occupied by shifty crowds that more often than not will cause some trouble. During the day, however, Martim Moniz is quite safe and pleasant.
+Due to soaring house prices, the "Baixa" area (encompassing Rua Augusta, Terreiro do Paço, etc.) has become depopulated - as soon as the shops and offices close at night, the area becomes fair ground for muggers, caution is needed in back streets, and walking alone is not advised unless you know the area well. The Intendente area is well known for prostitution and drug trafficking. Martim Moniz is also notorious: at night time, the area occupied by shifty crowds that more often than not will cause some trouble. During the day, however, the Martim Moniz plaza is quite safe and pleasant.
-'''ATM / bank machine muggings''' are commonplace in the city center. Groups of adolescents occasionally stay close to the "multibanco" and wait until you have entered your PIN. They then force you away from the machine and withdraw the maximum amount  (€200 maximum per withdrawal; however, two withdrawals of €200 per day per bank card are allowed). Try to withdraw money earlier in the day and try to avoid withdrawing money in some of the train stations late at night, especially Cais do Sodre.
+'''ATM / bank machine muggings''' are commonplace in the city center. Groups of adolescents occasionally stay close to the ATM / "multibanco" and wait until you have entered your PIN. They then force you away from the machine and withdraw the maximum amount (€200 maximum per withdrawal; however, two withdrawals of €200 per day per bank card are allowed). Try to withdraw money earlier in the day and try to avoid withdrawing money in some of the train stations late at night, especially Cais do Sodré.
 '''Car jacking''' is also on the rise, usually targeting luxury/top brand vehicles or unescorted female drivers. Always make sure your car doors are locked even during daytime.
 Criminals in Lisbon are witty and continuously come up with new '''scams'''. Examples include:
-- someone approaches you with no apparent reason and distracts you with conversation or begging, while someone else pickpockets you;
+- someone approaches you for no apparent reason and distracts you with conversation or begging, while someone else pickpockets you;
 - someone pretending they need to "borrow" money from you, promising to pay you back in a few hours;
 - another well known scam involves one person offering you drugs, while a second person will suddenly approach you pretending to be a police officer, and asking you to pay a "fine" if you want to avoid "jail".
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 A firm 'no thank-you' or "não, obrigado", if you're a male; "não, obrigada", if you're female should be enough to deter them. Another possible option is simply walking away and avoiding any interaction from the first moment.
-Finally, when driving, be on the lookout for one of Lisbon's greatest plagues: '''"arrumadores"''' - "ushers" or '''illegal parking "assistants"'''. These are drug addicts, petty thieves or simply homeless people who stand near vacant car parking spaces and "help" you to park your car even though no help is obviously needed. As soon as you step out of the vehicle, the "arrumador" will ask or try to extort money from you as payment for the "service" through begging at best or physical abuse in the worst situations (rare). They might also pretend to be "official" parking space "guards" or "security" and promise to keep an eye on your car - naturally, they will leave as soon as you give them money and walk away.
+Finally, when driving, be on the lookout for one of Lisbon's greatest plagues: '''"arrumadores"''' - "ushers" or '''illegal parking "assistants"'''. These are drug addicts, petty thieves or simply homeless people who stand near vacant car parking spaces and "help" you to park your car even though no help is obviously needed. As soon as you step out of the vehicle, the "arrumador" will try to extort money from you as payment for the so-called "service", through begging at best or physical abuse in the worst situations (rare). They might also pretend to be "official" parking space "guards" or "security" and promise to keep an eye on your car - naturally, they will disappear as soon as you give them money.
-If you are not in a isolated area (i.e. other people / witnesses are around) and decide not to give them money at all you may simply ignore them and walk away after parking your car - should you do so, however, there is a slight risk of having your car damaged or broken into once you are gone, but most of the time nothing will happen and the "arrumador" will move on to other targets.
+If you are not in a isolated area (i.e. other people / witnesses are around) and decide not to give them money at all you may simply ignore them and walk away after parking your car - should you do so, however, there is a slight risk of having your car damaged or broken into once you are gone, but most times the "arrumador" will just move on to other targets.
-Although "arrumadores" are not usually dangerous, caution is always needed: many have been known to use this scam to attack or rob people, and instances of car jacking have been reported, specially when unescorted female drivers are concerned. Generally, the best course of action is park somewhere else (preferably in areas that are not too isolated) or just pay for a place in a private parking lot, which is a bit more expensive but avoids the hassle.
+Generally, the best course of action is to park somewhere else (preferably in areas that are not too isolated) or just pay for a place in an official parking lot - a bit more expensive, but hassle-free.
 ===Walking, Cycling and Driving===

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 ===By car===
-Driving to Rome is quite easy; as they say, all roads lead to Rome. The city is ringed by a motorway, the Grande Raccordo Anulare or GRA. If you are going to the very centre of the city any road leading off the GRA will get you there. If you are going anywhere else, however, a GPS or a good map is essential. Signs on the GRA indicate the name of the road leading to the centre (e.g. Via Appia Nuova, Via Aurelia, Via Tiburtina) but this is useful only for Romans who know where these roads pass.you can suck my fucking balls
+Driving to Rome is quite easy; as they say, all roads lead to Rome. The city is ringed by a motorway, the Grande Raccordo Anulare or GRA. If you are going to the very centre of the city any road leading off the GRA will get you there. If you are going anywhere else, however, a GPS or a good map is essential. Signs on the GRA indicate the name of the road leading to the centre (e.g. Via Appia Nuova, Via Aurelia, Via Tiburtina) but this is useful only for Romans who know where these roads pass.
 ===By train===
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 {{infobox|Fake taxis|Some private citizens dress up their cars to look like cabs. These people strategically locate themselves at airports and railway stations waiting for travelers. Beware of operators who don't display a licensed meter and ID. Use only authorized taxis (white vehicles  with a taximeter) that are available in the arrivals areas of the terminals. Also, some airport employees may direct you to a 'Taxi' driver if you ask where you find them when you are inside the airport terminal. The 'Taxi' could end up being a Mercedes limo, costing you double the fare of a real taxi, and a tricky situation to get out of as your luggage is locked away in the limo's trunk.}}
-Taxis are the most expensive way to get around Rome, but when weighed against convenience and speed, they are often worth it.  Roman taxis run on meters, and you should always make sure the driver starts the meter. Taxis asshole will typically pick you up only at a taxi stand, which you will find at all but the smallest piazzas, as well as at the main train station or when called by phone. Flagging down a taxi (like in London) is possible but quite rare as the taxi drivers prefer to use the stands. When you get in the cab, there will be a fixed starting charge, which will be more for late nights, Sundays and holidays. Supplements will be requested for bags that the driver has to handle, typically €1 per bag. So, if you have a limited amount of luggage that wouldn't need to go in the trunk, you may decline when the driver offers to put your bags in the trunk. Drivers may not use the shortest route, so try to follow the route with a map and discuss if you feel you're being tricked.
+Taxis are the most expensive way to get around Rome, but when weighed against convenience and speed, they are often worth it.  Roman taxis run on meters, and you should always make sure the driver starts the meter. Taxis will typically pick you up only at a taxi stand, which you will find at all but the smallest piazzas, as well as at the main train station or when called by phone. Flagging down a taxi (like in London) is possible but quite rare as the taxi drivers prefer to use the stands. When you get in the cab, there will be a fixed starting charge, which will be more for late nights, Sundays and holidays. Supplements will be requested for bags that the driver has to handle, typically €1 per bag. So, if you have a limited amount of luggage that wouldn't need to go in the trunk, you may decline when the driver offers to put your bags in the trunk. Drivers may not use the shortest route, so try to follow the route with a map and discuss if you feel you're being tricked.
 Be warned that when you phone for a taxi, the cab's meter starts running when it is summoned, not when it arrives to pick you up, so by the time a cab arrives at your location, there may already be a substantial amount on the meter. A major problem is that taxi drivers often leave the previous fare running on the meter. So you may find the cab arriving with €15 or even more on the meter. If you are not in a hurry you should tell him (there are very few female cab drivers in Rome) to get lost, but if you are desperate to get to the airport it's a different matter. You can get a taxi pretty easily at any piazza though, so calling ahead is really not required. A trip completely across the city (within the walls) will cost about €11 if starting at a cab rank, a little more if there is heavy traffic at night or on a Sunday.  Taxi drivers can often try to trick customers by switching a €50 note for a €10 note during payment, leading you to believe that you handed them only €10 when you have already given them €50.

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 The intercontinental flights to Berlin are:
 # From the United States, Air Berlin and United Airlines have daily nonstop flights to Berlin from [[New York City|New York]]'s Kennedy and Newark-Liberty Airports respectively
-# Air Berlin also flies to [[Miami]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Dubai]], [[Moscow]], [[Bangkok]], [[Tel Aviv]],[[Windhoek]] and [[Mombasa]]
+# Air Berlin also flies to [[Miami]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Chicago]], [[Dubai]], [[Moscow]], [[Bangkok]], [[Tel Aviv]],[[Windhoek]] and [[Mombasa]]
 # Hainan Airlines offers flights (in code-share with Air Berlin) to [[Beijing]]
 # S7 Airlines flies (in code-sahre with Air Berlin) to [[Novosibirsk]]

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 * '''Santa Maria presso San Satiro church'''&mdash; an hidden jewel, really a must see. It is a masterpiece by Donato Bramante, who created here the first ''trompe l'oeil'' in art history. Really important is also the San Satiro paleochristian chapel (IV century) and the mannerist baptistry by Bramante. It is located in via Torino, some 200&nbsp;m from the Duomo. MM1-MM3 Duomo metro station.
-* '''San Nazaro Maggiore basilica'''&mdash; Another IV century basilica, it is very important in art history because it has been the first western church ever built in a Latin Cross plant instead of a Greek Cross plant. Very interesting the Trivulzio mausoleum at the entrance, dedicated to the Marshall Trivulzio, who betrayed the Sforza family and gave Milan to the King of France (and therefore forced Leonardo da Vinci to move to France). The masterpiece of the Basilica is the Santa Caterina chapel, with gorgeous Renaissance frescoes by Bernardino Lanino. Very interesting is also the archaeological part.
+* '''San Nazaro Maggiore basilica'''&mdash; Another IV century basilica, it is very important in art history because it has been the first western church ever built in a Latin Cross plant instead of a Greek Cross plant. Very interesting the Trivulzio mausoleum at the entrance, dedicated to the Marshall Trivulzio, who betrayed the Sforza family and gave Milan to the King of France (and therefore forced Leonardo da Vinci to move to France). The masterpiece of the Basilica is the Santa Caterina chapel, with gorgeous Renaissance frescoes by Bernardino Lanino. Very interesting is also the archaeological part. Very close you can find another beautiful church, the '''San Calimero basilica''', with an amazing frescoed crypt.
 *'''Sant'Antonio Abate church'''&mdash; a museum of mannerist art, completely filled with gorgeous frescoes from late Renaissance and early Baroque era. A most important heritage near to the Ca' Granda palace.
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 *'''San Vittore al Corpo basilica'''&mdash; Originally a IV century basilica, it is now one of the finest baroque monument in the city. The dome is just awesome with frescoes by Daniele Crespi, and the interior decorations are filled with frescoes and plaster works from XVI and XVII century. Very close to the Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci". It is one of the biggest basilicas in the city.
-*'''Sant'Alessandro Basilica'''&mdash; very baroque church, interstingly scenographic. It reminds sicilian Baroque. Very rich decoration. Located near via Torino, some 350 meters away from the Duomo.
+*'''Sant'Alessandro Basilica'''&mdash; very baroque church, interstingly scenographic. It reminds sicilian Baroque. Very rich decoration. Located near via Torino, some 350 meters away from the Duomo. Near, in piazza Missori, you'll find the remains of what used to be the '''church of San Giovanni in Conca'''. The crypt is one of the most ancient in Milan, and it shows huge roman imperial era ruins.
 *'''San Bernardino alle Ossa church'''&mdash; one of the most frightful churches in the world! The walls of this little church are completely filled with...bones and skulls! A must visit church in Halloween time, it is said to be haunted. Very spectacular! Near you can find also the Santo Stefano basilica, where the painter Caravaggio were baptized.
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 * '''Santa Maria Podone church''' a church from IX century, it contains very important XIV century frescoes, the Renaissance apse frescoes is from Michelino da Besozzo. In front of the church you can find Palazzo Borromeo, from XIV century, one of the oldest in the city.
-* '''San Carlo al Corso church''' a Neoclassical jewel built in early XIX century. Built as a Rotunda with a marbel portico as an entrance, it is one of the biggest dome in Milan. On the inside you'll find a gorgeous coffered dome inspired by the one of the roman Pantheon. The bell tower, 84 meters high, is the tallest in Milan.
+* '''San Carlo al Corso church''' a Neoclassical jewel built in early XIX century. Built as a Rotunda with a marbel portico as an entrance, it is one of the biggest dome in Milan. On the inside you'll find a gorgeous coffered dome inspired by the one of the roman Pantheon. The bell tower, 84 meters high, is the tallest in Milan. Very close to it, in piazza San Babila, you'll find the ancient '''San Babila basilica''', now built in neoromanesque style.
 * '''Chiaravalle Abbey'''&mdash; A must see! The cloisters and the valut frescoes are just incredibly precious. A beautifully-preserved medieval abbey still run by monks today, 7&nbsp;km South of Milan (get off at MM3 subway line ''Rogoredo'' Station and take a local bus for 3 stops; another option is to get off at MM3 subway line ''Corvetto'' Station and take local bus number 77 for 8 stops).

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	* <see name="Templo de Debod" alt="" address="Paseo del Pintor Rosales 2" directions="Metro: Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10)" phone="+34 91 765108" url="http://www.munimadrid.es/templodebod/" hours="Tue-Fri: 10AM - 2PM and 6PM - 8PM, Sat-Sun: 10AM- 2PM, closed Mondays and holidays" price="Free" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid′s most beautiful parks. Near the Royal Palace and Plaza de España, it was a present given by [[Egypt]] to [[Spain]] for its role in saving the temple of [[Abu Simbel]] from the floodwaters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan Dam in southern Egypt. A great place to watch the sunset.</see>		* <see name="Templo de Debod" alt="" address="Paseo del Pintor Rosales 2" directions="Metro: Plaza de España (lines 3 and 10)" phone="+34 91 765108" url="http://www.munimadrid.es/templodebod/" hours="Tue-Fri: 10AM - 2PM and 6PM - 8PM, Sat-Sun: 10AM- 2PM, closed Mondays and holidays" price="Free" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid′s most beautiful parks. Near the Royal Palace and Plaza de España, it was a present given by [[Egypt]] to [[Spain]] for its role in saving the temple of [[Abu Simbel]] from the floodwaters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan Dam in southern Egypt. A great place to watch the sunset.</see>
		+
		+	* <see name="Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste" alt="" address="Calle Rosaleda 2" directions="Metro: Principe Pio (lines 6 and 10)" phone="" url="" hours="10AM - 7PM" price="Entry is free" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">The rose garden of Madrid, located in the same park as the Templo de Debod. If you like roses and are in Madrid when they have flowered, definitely worth a visit. The garden holds an international competition yearly.</see>

	* <see name="La Casa de Campo" alt="" address="" directions="Metro: Lago, Batan (line 10) or Casa de Campo (lines 5 and 10)" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">The park at the rear of the Palacio Real which used to belong to the Royal family. Much of the park has been taken to smaller activity parks such as the Zoo but in general it's peaceful. From Moncloa you can take a ''teleferico'' across into the park.</see>		* <see name="La Casa de Campo" alt="" address="" directions="Metro: Lago, Batan (line 10) or Casa de Campo (lines 5 and 10)" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">The park at the rear of the Palacio Real which used to belong to the Royal family. Much of the park has been taken to smaller activity parks such as the Zoo but in general it's peaceful. From Moncloa you can take a ''teleferico'' across into the park.</see>

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-'''Devon''' [http://www.discoverdevon.com] (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in [[England|England's]] [[West Country]], bordered to the west by [[Cornwall]] and to the east by [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]]. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two separate coastlines: to the south, on the English Channel and to the north, on the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel. These are studded with resort towns, harbours and (more recently) surfing beaches. Devon is also home to two  National Parks - [[Dartmoor]] and [[Exmoor National Park|Exmoor]]* - and includes the island of [[Lundy]] in the Bristol Channel / Irish Sea.
+[http://www.discoverdevon.com '''Devon'''] (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in [[England|England's]] [[West Country]], bordered to the west by [[Cornwall]] and to the east by [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]].
 N.B. [[Exmoor]] is shared with [[Somerset]], which has the larger share.
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 ==Cities==
-[[Image:Devon map.png|thumb|300px|Map of Devon]]
+[[Image:Devon map.png|thumb|upright=1.8|Map of Devon]]
 ===Cities===
 * [[Exeter]] - cathedral and university city, county town of Devon
 * [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] - largest city in Devon
 ===Towns===
 * [[Axminster]]
 * [[Barnstaple]]
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 ==Other destinations==
 *[[Buckfastleigh| Buckfast Abbey]] in [[Buckfastleigh]]
 *The island of [[Lundy]]
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 Devon has produced tin, copper and other metals throughout its history. Tin was found in the granite of Dartmoor, and copper in the areas around the moor. In the eighteenth century, Devon Great Consols mine (near [[Tavistock]]) was believed to be the largest copper mine in the world.
-Devon has the highest coastline in southern England and [[Wales]] on its Exmoor
+Devon has the highest coastline in southern England and [[Wales]] on its Exmoor seaboard. The "hob-backed" hills of the Exmoor national park tumble down to the coast on Devon's Bristol Channel coast, culminating at the awesome "Great Hangman", a 318m (1043ft) hill with a cliff-face of 250m (820ft), while the "Little Hangman" has a cliff-face of 218m (716ft). The best way to see these cliffs is from a boat trip from [[Ilfracombe]] or (occasionally) [[Lynmouth]] or [[Swansea]]; the ferry service from Penarth in [[South Wales]] to Ilfracombe also passes by this massive coastline (see below).
 seaboard. The "hob-backed" hills of the Exmoor national park tumble down to
 the coast on Devon's Bristol Channel coast, culminating at the awesome
 "Great Hangman", a 318m (1043ft) hill with a cliff-face of 250m (820ft), while the
 "Little Hangman" has a cliff-face of 218m (716ft). The best way to see these
 cliffs is from a boat trip from [[Ilfracombe]] or (occasionally) [[Lynmouth]]
 or [[Swansea]]; the ferry service from Penarth in [[South Wales]] to Ilfracombe also
 passes by this massive coastline (see below).
-Devon's Hartland point is the south-west limit of the Bristol Channel; in other
+Devon's Hartland point is the south-west limit of the Bristol Channel; in other words where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic ocean. The northern limit is St Anne's Head in [[Pembrokeshire]], forty-eight miles from Hartland Point.
 words where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic ocean. The northern
 limit is St Anne's Head in [[Pembrokeshire]], forty-eight miles from Hartland Point.
 Many of the rocks that make up Devon are exceptional geological specimens consisting of the geological period between 416 million years ago and 360 million years ago. It was in homage to this that the period was called the Devonian.
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 ==Get around==
-Latitudes and Longitudes in Devon can be obtained from an interactive travel map at Stairway to Devon [http://www.stairway-to-devon.co.uk/devon-maps/devon-map-coordinates.html].
+Latitudes and Longitudes in Devon can be obtained from an interactive travel map at [http://www.stairway-to-devon.co.uk/devon-maps/devon-map-coordinates.html Stairway to Devon].
 ===By bus===
-Devon County Council has the most uptodate information on buses serving all of Devon. [http://www.journeydevon.info/]
+[http://www.journeydevon.info/ Devon County Council] has the most up-to-date information on buses serving all of Devon.
 ==See==
 *'''Dartmoor National Park [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/]
 *'''Exmoor National Park''' [http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/]
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 *'''South Devon Crab''' is regarded as some of the best in the world and its stocks are plentiful and sustainably fished. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs to try this local produce.
-A useful foodies site for Devon is located here [http://www.lovetheflavour.co.uk/]
+A useful [http://www.lovetheflavour.co.uk/ foodies site] for Devon.
 ==Drink==

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 ===By plane===
-There are two principal airports in Devon.
+After the closure of Plymouth Airport in 2011, there is now only one airport in Devon.
-*'''Exeter International''',  is the largest airport in Devon and has regular scheduled direct flights to Paris CDG, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford, Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Glasgow as well as charter and scheduled services to Spain. There are seasonal services from Germany, Croatia, Switzerland and regional cities in France. Most services are operated by Flybe [http://www.flybe.com/] with Air France [http://www.airfrance.co.uk] codesharing on services from France. Air Transat [http://www.airtransat.co.uk/en/] also operates a scheduled service to Toronto, Canada. [http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/]
+*'''Exeter International''',  is the only airport in Devon and has regular scheduled direct flights to Paris CDG, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford, Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Glasgow as well as charter and scheduled services to Spain. There are seasonal services from Germany, Croatia, Switzerland and regional cities in France. Most services are operated by Flybe [http://www.flybe.com/] with Air France [http://www.airfrance.co.uk] codesharing on services from France. Air Transat [http://www.airtransat.co.uk/en/] also operates a scheduled service to Toronto, Canada. [http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/]
-*'''Plymouth City Airport''', which services regional flights from Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Bristol, Dublin, Cork, Jersey and Guernsey. [http://www.plymouthairport.com/]
+* Although not in Devon, it is possible to travel to nearby '''[[Bristol]] International Airport''', which is a major base for both budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair with nearly 80 destinations including: Amsterdam also with KLM, Paris also with Air France, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Bratislava, Kaunas and Riga (but not London). From Bristol Airport it is possible to either hire a car, or get a bus to the city bus and train stations, where you can continue your journey to Devon.
 ==Get around==

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 | valign="top" | [[File:Rovaniemi pajakyla 2.jpg|thumb| [[Rovaniemi]], [[Finland]]]]
 |-
+! July
 ! August
 ! September

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 * <see name="Art Noveau Buildings" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">*'''Alberta''' and '''Elizabetes''' streets (''iela'') are the best place to see the creations of '''Art Nouveau''' architect Eisenstein, famous of his splendid style. Other Art Nouveau buildings can be seen in the area around the Freedom Monument, including the embassies on '''Raina Bulvaris''' and on '''Strelnieku iela'''.</see>
-* <see name="Esplanade Park" alt="" address="" directions="a block from the Freedom Monument" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Designed by Georg Kuphaldt, who was expelled by Germany in 1915 as a spy becuase he had a telescope in his garden.The following attractions are here:</see>
+* <see name="Esplanade Park" alt="" address="" directions="a block from the Freedom Monument" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Designed by Georg Kuphaldt, who was expelled by Germany in 1915 as a spy because he had a telescope in his garden.The following attractions are here:</see>
 ** <see name="National Museum of Art" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Houses many works by Latvian artists.</see>
 ** <see name="Riga Orthodox Cathedral" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="free">The Orthodox Cathedral was erected during Russian rule ofr Russian residents.  In contrast to its relatively plain exterior, it is spectacular on the inside, but be aware that shorts are not allowed.</see>

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	* '''Santa Maria Podone church''' a church from IX century, it contains very important XIV century frescoes, the Renaissance apse frescoes is from Michelino da Besozzo. In front of the church you can find Palazzo Borromeo, from XIV century, one of the oldest in the city.		* '''Santa Maria Podone church''' a church from IX century, it contains very important XIV century frescoes, the Renaissance apse frescoes is from Michelino da Besozzo. In front of the church you can find Palazzo Borromeo, from XIV century, one of the oldest in the city.
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		+	* '''San Carlo al Corso church''' a Neoclassical jewel built in early XIX century. Built as a Rotunda with a marbel portico as an entrance, it is one of the biggest dome in Milan. On the inside you'll find a gorgeous coffered dome inspired by the one of the roman Pantheon. The bell tower, 84 meters high, is the tallest in Milan.

	* '''Chiaravalle Abbey'''— A must see! The cloisters and the valut frescoes are just incredibly precious. A beautifully-preserved medieval abbey still run by monks today, 7 km South of Milan (get off at MM3 subway line ''Rogoredo'' Station and take a local bus for 3 stops; another option is to get off at MM3 subway line ''Corvetto'' Station and take local bus number 77 for 8 stops).		* '''Chiaravalle Abbey'''— A must see! The cloisters and the valut frescoes are just incredibly precious. A beautifully-preserved medieval abbey still run by monks today, 7 km South of Milan (get off at MM3 subway line ''Rogoredo'' Station and take a local bus for 3 stops; another option is to get off at MM3 subway line ''Corvetto'' Station and take local bus number 77 for 8 stops).

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 ===Inter-city services===
 Inter-city trains in the UK usually travel at 125mph and tend to have the most facilities, including wireless internet access, and often a buffet or even on-board shop. Some inter-city services (e.g. between cities in Scotland) use ''Turbostar'' trains which are described in the regional section below.
-'''InterCity 125'''
+====InterCity 125====
-−
 [[Image:InterCity 125 GNER Class 43 at Newark North Gate on 6th September 2007.JPG|thumb|200px|''InterCity 125'' (HST).]]
 Also often known as "HST", ''InterCity 125'' are found frequently all over Great Britain on many train companies' long-distance and inter-city services, from northern Scotland to London and the far south-west of England, including East Coast services that go north of Edinburgh and most inter-city Great Western services, among others. One of British Rail's few major successes, they introduced 125mph (200km/h) diesel service in the late 1970s and set speed records for a diesel train. All are still in service today, primarily due to the excellent design. While you need to open the doors using a handle (there is no handle inside so to get off you slide down the window and reach out), all have been comprehensively renovated in the last few years and are basically all-new inside. They have more luggage storage than most, with a large rack and toilet at each end of the 8 or 9 carriages. All have a quiet coach and most also have plug-points for recharging laptops/mobile phones and a useful buffet car serving hot and cold food and beverages.
-'''InterCity 225'''
+====InterCity 225====
-−
 [[Image:GNER Class 91s at King's Cross.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Three ''InterCity 225'' trains at London Kings Cross]]If you travel on East Coast's inter-city services between London Kings Cross and [[Leeds]] or [[Edinburgh]], you will likely be on one of these electric trains introduced in 1990. They were designed for 140mph (225km/h) but the signalling was never completed so are limited to the line's speed limit of 125mph. All ''InterCity 225'' have recently been comprehensively refurbished and have power-operated doors, a buffet car with hot and cold food and drinks, plug-points and comfortable seats (many of which have large tables good for families or groups). Coach B is the Quiet Coach. There are big luggage racks similar to ''InterCity 125'', but they still fill up quickly so board as early as you can.
-'''Pendolino'''
+====Pendolino====
 [[Image:Tamworth railway station MMB 03 390XXX.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Class 390 ''Pendolino'' speeds through Tamworth]]The Class 390 ''Pendolino'' is an electric inter-city tilting train operated by Virgin Trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston, north-west England and Glasgow. Introduced in the early 2000s and using Italian tilt technology (hence the name), they travel at 125mph (200km/h; but like the InterCity 225, were designed for 140mph/225km/h), and tilt up to 8 degrees around corners. They have a small on-board shop selling magazines/newspapers, hot and cold snacks and beverages. Coach A is the Quiet Coach.
 [[Image:Tamworth railway station MMB 03 390XXX.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Class 390 ''Pendolino'' speeds through Tamworth]]The Class 390 ''Pendolino'' is an electric inter-city tilting train operated by Virgin Trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston, north-west England and Glasgow. Introduced in the early 2000s and using Italian tilt technology (hence the name), they travel at 125mph (200km/h; but like the InterCity 225, were designed for 140mph/225km/h), and tilt up to 8 degrees around corners. They have a small on-board shop selling magazines/newspapers, hot and cold snacks and beverages. Coach A is the Quiet Coach.
-'''Voyager and Super Voyager'''
+In 2007, faulty track caused a ''Pendolino'' travelling at high speed to derail at Grayrigg in Cumbria. Only one person was killed, with the lack of a higher death toll attributed to the unit's crashworthiness. However, the heavily-reinforced body means not all seats have a window.
 [[Image:220011 Newton Abbot.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Class 220 ''Voyager'' at Newton Abbot, operated by CrossCountry]]The Class 220 ''Voyager'' and Class 221 ''Super Voyager'' are inter-city diesel trains, introduced around 2001. Operated by CrossCountry and Virgin Trains, they usually have four or five carriages and travel at 125mph (200km/h). Each carriage has an engine under the floor so are not as quiet as some others. The overhead luggage racks are quite slim and there is not as much luggage rack space as some other trains. Virgin's ''Voyagers'' have a useful shop/buffet like on the ''Pendolino'' but CrossCountry units only have an irregular trolley service even though some cover very long distances (e.g. Aberdeen - Penzance). The Class 222 ''Meridian'' on East Midlands Trains services is very similar but does have a shop/buffet.

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 ===Other sights ===
 * '''Galleria Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; The mother of all shopping malls: upscale shops in a splendid 19th century palace of a mall, with a stunning mosaic floor, and wonderful glass roof and cupola. Contains boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Prada, a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, a silverware store called Bernasconi, and eating places such as the Zucca in Galleria, Biffi or a Gucci cafe (and loads more, notably art galleries, fashion boutiques, bookstores and restaurants). At Christmas time, it becomes an enchanting place, with beautiful lights and glitzy decorations. For real Milanese cheap food, go to Luini for a Panzerotti on nearby Via San Radegonda. Get off at the ''Duomo'' station.
 * '''Piazza del Duomo''' &mdash; the grandest square in the city, the Piazza del Duomo is the cultural and social heart of Milan, and contains several of its most famous sights. Of course, the majestic cathedral and classy Galleria are there, but there also is the Royal Palace, a fine 18th century building which is currently an art exhibition centre, and several big, austere, old buildings. The street, with its huge lights, enormous statue of King Victor, huge buildings, and dark floor does at first sight seem quite overwhelming and overly majestic, but with its lovely cafes, top-quality restaurants and shops, constant flow of pigeons, and the presence of people make it an extremely appealing and interesting place. Since lots of the main streets and sights are or are routed from this place, you can't really miss it. It is reached by the ''Duomo'' metro station.
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 * '''Piazza Mercanti''' &mdash; a truly enchanting and tiny medieval square, hidden by the grand palaces in the central part of Milan. Here, in "Merchants' Sqaure" you get lovely Gothic and Renaissance-porticoed houses, and a well right in the middle. At Christmas time, it fills up with markets selling local produce, including mouth-watering panettone, sweets, bonbons and souvenirs. Reachable easily via ''Duomo'' or ''Cordusio'' subway stations.
 [[Image:Galleria_VE.JPG|thumb|right|Galleria Vittorio Emanuele]]
 * '''Piazza Belgiojoso''' &mdash; a small, yet very impressive square, which hosts the magnificent neoclassical Belgiojoso Palace, built by Milanese noblemen in the late 1700s, and the House of Manzoni, where notable Italian writer and literary figure Alessandro Manzoni lived, and which today hosts a library and the Centro Nazionale di Studi Manzoniani (National Centre of Manzoni-related studies). Reachable via ''Montenapoleone'' station.
-* '''Piazza Cadorna''' is a medium-sized, normal square in central Milan with the funky modern North Station and some fine buildings, but notably a set of peculiar modern sculptures in the middle. Reachable via the ''Cadorna FN'' station
+* '''Biblioteca Ambrosiana''' &mdash; Historical library with treasures such as Leonardo Atlantic Codex.
 * '''Via della Spiga''' is a lovely and classy little cobblestone street, with some beautiful ancient buildings. The street and its neighborhood are more famous for the center of high-class shopping, where almost every luxury brand can be found. A short walk from the MM1 ''San Babila'' metro stop.
 [[Image:Duomo roof.JPG|thumb|right|The magnificent roof of the Duomo (it has truly breathtaking views of Milan).]]
-* '''Corso Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; near to the Duomo, this is one of the most popular high street shopping arteries in the city. It has a very elegant modern appearance, but too has some well-preserved grand 18th and 19th century buildings, including a rotunda-like neoclassical church. The Corso contains some great retail stores, including big shopping centres, fashionable outlets, and youthful, sporty designer boutiques. Can be reached relatively closely either by ''Duomo'' metro station or that of ''San Babila''. It is pedestrian.
+* '''Corso Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; near to the Duomo, this is one of the most popular high street shopping arteries in the city. It has a very elegant modern appearance, but too has some well-preserved grand 18th and 19th century buildings, including the wonderful rotunda-like neoclassical church of San Carlo al Corso. The Corso contains some great retail stores, including big shopping centres, fashionable outlets, and youthful, sporty designer boutiques. Can be reached relatively closely either by ''Duomo'' metro station or that of ''San Babila''. It is pedestrian.
 * '''Via Montenapoleone''' is Milan's top high fashion shopping street. It contains many of the biggest names in fashion, and some of the trendiest and famous emporia and designer stores in the world. Today, despite containing mainly fashion boutiques, there are also a some jewellery shops and cafes scattered here and there. Reachable via ''Montenapoleone'' or ''San Babila'' metro stations.
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 * '''Corso Magenta''' is an elegant and aristocratic street in the north-western part of Milan. It contains sophisticated cafes and shops, and also some fine, mainly Baroque, palaces, notably the Palazzo Litta, one of the best examples of 18th century Milanese architecture, and also a place in which Napoleon I spent some time. Metro stations ''Conciliazione'', ''Cadorna'', ''Cairoli'' and ''Cordusio'' are the closest to the avenue. The famous Santa Maria delle Grazie church and convent, where Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper can be found, is very close to the Corso.
 * '''Piazza Duca d'Aosta''' is a very big, relatively modern and busy square in the north-east of Milan, famous for hosting the city's majestic central station, and the Pirelli skyscraper. The Piazza is generally bustling with people, and is at the heart of Milan's economic and business district. It is where you'll end up if you need to go to the central station, but it is also a good place to go because it boasts some excellent examples of post-Second World War modern architecture, such as the Pirelli building, and some elegant hotels, such as the Hotel Excelsior Gallia. To go here, hop off the ''Centrale F.S'' metro station, which is the closest (''Caiazzo'' and ''Zara'' are relatively close too).
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 * '''Piazza del Liberty''' is a small square, which however, is noted for a stunning Art Nouveau palace today called the Hotel del Corso, but once the Trianon. You reach it just off a tiny opening at the beginning of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The closest station is ''Duomo'', but ''San Babila'' is a decent distance too.
-*'''Piazza Della Scala''' &mdash; The location of the Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci and La Scala theatre. It is a small, but grand square flanked by fine palaces, such as the city hall and the commercial bank. Great place for a photograph and right next to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Ticket office is underground in the Duomo Metropolitana stop.
+*'''Piazza Della Scala''' &mdash; The location of the Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci and La Scala theatre. It is a small, but grand square flanked by fine palaces, such as the city hall and the commercial and the bank. Great place for a photograph and right next to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Ticket office is underground in the Duomo Metropolitana stop.
 [[Image:Milano Statua di Leonardo.jpg|280px|thumb|right|Leonardo da Vinci's statue in the charming and impressive Piazza della Scala.]]
 *'''I Navigli''' &mdash; Once the hubs of the city's commercial life (the industrial canals), after years of abandonment, these pretty and "quintessentially Milanese" places are currently the location where many night spots are open until late, and today, there is a nice mix of old-world ancient shops and cafes, and funky bars and fashion boutiques. I Navigli (or The Canals) consist of Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese. On the last Sunday of every month there is an antiques market along the Naviglio Grande.

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 ===Ticket types===
 [[Image:Nr_sleeper_reservation.jpg|thumb|250px|A typical National Rail (UK) '''reservation coupon''', in this case the paid standard class supplement required for a berth in the Glasgow to London sleeper (there is no charge for a seat reservation on a day time train). The reserved bed is in coach N, berth 23L ('L' for lower of two berths). Printed on the same format of card as a ticket, no reservation is valid without an accompanying ticket.]]
-The United Kingdom is notorious for its having the most expensive standard "walk on" rail tickets in the world. However there are solutions: tickets are sold in three types. You can usually book up to three months in advance and the further in advance you book, the less expensive tickets are. You can choose between flexibility (generally incredibly expensive) and value (less or no flexibility), similar to an airline. The UK traveller paying well over £200 (in fact nearly £250) for a ordinary standard ("coach," 2nd class) single (one way) ticket between London and Manchester gets no better service or facilities than the later off-peak traveller paying just £34 - UK pricing structure is based simply on demand and not on quality. It cannot be stressed enough that travellers should be aware that they must choose the TIME of their journey very carefully; even for 'spare of the moment' relatively short trips. Wait until after 9.00am/9.30am and your ticket price (if a "day return" is purchased) will reduce considerably - even on local journeys. The difference can be as 'dramatic' as £20.00 return (peak) to £4 (off-peak). Just wait until 10am to be sure.
+The United Kingdom is notorious for its having the most expensive standard "walk on" rail tickets in the world. However there are solutions: tickets are sold in three types. You can usually book up to three months in advance and the further in advance you book, the less expensive tickets are; but booking just three days in advance can still produce huge discounts.  You can choose between flexibility (generally incredibly expensive) and value (less or no flexibility), similar to an airline. The UK traveller paying well over £200 (in fact nearly £250) for a ordinary standard ("coach," 2nd class) single (one way) ticket between London and Manchester gets no better service or facilities than the later off-peak traveller paying just £34 - UK pricing structure is based simply on demand and not on quality. It cannot be stressed enough that travellers should be aware that they must choose the TIME of their journey very carefully; even for 'spare of the moment' relatively short trips. Wait until after 9.00am/9.30am and your ticket price (if a "day return" is purchased) will reduce considerably - even on local journeys. The difference can be as 'dramatic' as £20.00 return (peak) to £4 (off-peak). Just wait until 10am to be sure.
 Off-peak times are usually any time after 9.30am and all weekends and public holidays, although some companies around London also have a weekday afternoon peak (16:30-18:30). Services are much more expensive outside these off-peak times. There can be exceptions for when Off-Peak tickets aren't valid, which vary by train company - if so these will usually be explained by posters at the station or the train company's website. If you are in any doubt about the validity of an Off-Peak ticket, ask a member of staff at the station or a ticket office before getting on a train, as ticket inspectors on board the train can be unforgiving. In increasing order of cost, tickets are classed as:
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 * [[Prestwick]]
 * [[Southampton]]
 * Teeside Airport - However this is one of the least used rail stations on the UK network as it is a good 15 - 20 minutes walk from the airport, however there are plans to rebuild the station far closer to the airport.

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 ===By plane===
-Dublin is served by a two terminal [http://www.dub.aero airport] approximately 10 km (6 mi) north of the city centre. A full list of airlines flying to Dublin, along with [http://www.dub.aero/gns/flight-information/flight-timetables/online-timetables.aspx timetables}, can be found on the [http://www.dublinairport.com/ Dublin Airport website].
+Dublin is served by a two terminal [http://www.dub.aero airport] approximately 10 km (6 mi) north of the city centre. A full list of airlines flying to Dublin, along with [http://www.dub.aero/gns/flight-information/flight-timetables/online-timetables.aspx timetables].
 Ireland's flag carrier airline, [http://www.aerlingus.com Aer Lingus], flies to Dublin from a large number of European cities. Aer Lingus fares are often lower than other flag carriers, but in part this has been achieved by matching the service levels of low-fare competitors. As a result, they now charge for checked-in bags and seat reservation at time of booking. Aer Lingus staff is always very friendly and helpful. The planes and flight attendants are decorated in bright green to get passengers ready to see all of the green in Ireland.
-[http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair], Ireland's second airline and Europe's largest low fares airline, has one of its main bases in Dublin from which it flies to a large number of European airports including [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Madrid]] and [[Frankfurt]] as well as smaller regional airports such as [[Nantes]] or [[Kaunas]]. While famous for its low fares, Ryanair can be more expensive than other airlines for last minute bookings. Ireland's third airline Aer Arann [http://www.aerarann.com] links Dublin to many regional Irish airports and some smaller UK cities.
+[http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair], Ireland's second airline and Europe's largest low fares airline, has one of its main bases in Dublin from which it flies to a large number of European airports including [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Madrid]] and [[Frankfurt]] as well as smaller regional airports such as [[Nantes]] or [[Kaunas]]. While famous for its low fares, Ryanair can be more expensive than other airlines for last minute bookings. Ireland's third airline [http://www.aerarann.com Aer Arann] links Dublin to many regional Irish airports and some smaller UK cities.
 Low-fare airline [http://www.flybe.com Flybe] links Dublin to Exeter, Norwich and Southampton in the [[United Kingdom]], and also [[Jersey]] and [[Guernsey]] in the Channel Islands.