Things to do in Europe
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Pervak
Pervak Kyiv’s best Ukrainian restaurant masterfully creates old Kyiv (c 1900) without falling into the schmaltz trap that dogs many a Ukrainian theme resto. The chefs boldly prepare original takes on Ukrainian classics, which are adroitly delivered to tables by waitresses in frilly, cleavage-bearing country outfits. There’s nightly live music and black-and-white silent movies playing on old Soviet TVs.
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Sultan Pub
Sultanahmet’s version of Ye Olde English Pub, the Sultan has been around for years and continues to attract the crowds due to its peerless position close to Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıçı). The pub grub is what you’d expect from a place like this (ie stodge), but the outdoor tables are a great spot to watch the world go by and the beer is served in iced glasses, just the way it should be.
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Count Dracula Club
Don't pretend you don't want this. A spooky home with blood-dripping walls and cosy rooms themed as hunting, medieval, Transylvanian style, plus a chapel/coffin room with impaled heads, hands reaching through walls and blood-red lights. In addition, Drac himself shows up 'for a show' at 21:30 Tuesday and Friday. The food's fine - mostly bloody meats. ('Um, we have vegetarian soup', said a ghoulishly goateed waiter, perplexed at the very thought of vegetarians.)
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Precious Legacy Tours
Offers a three-hour walking tour of Prague’s Josefov district (the fee includes admission to four synagogues, but not the Staronová Synagogue – this is 200Kč extra). There’s also a daily six-hour excursion to Terezín (1160Kč per person; departs 10am).
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Ice Sculpture Gallery
Ice sculpture has a long history in Russia, but it’s not usually a year-round attraction. Until now. Cool off in the first-ever year-round Ice Sculpture Gallery, which is housed in a refrigerated winter-wonderland tent at the west end of Krasnaya Presnya Park. The changing exhibit is small but spectacular – the frozen masterpieces enhanced by colourful lights and dreamy music. At the time of research, sculptures depicted elaborate scenes from Russian fairytales, but the exhibit is expected to change on a biannual basis. The admission price includes a special down vest and warm fuzzy foot-covers to protect you from the -10˚C climate.
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Cantina Siciliana
This little trattoria (informal restaurant) is a gastronomic paradise. You'll have to seek it out in the old Jewish ghetto, where scaffolding prevents the alley from collapsing in on itself, but you'll be discovering one of the finest places to eat in the whole of Sicily. It's no wonder it sports the Slow Food Movement badge of approval.
Just taste the sardine in breadcrumbs for starters, a plate of mind-blowing pasta alla Trapanese and the fish platter, followed by a warm cassatella (cream horn stuffed with sweet ricotta) or Italy's most famous muscat, the passito di Pantelleria. The restaurant runs the superb enoteca (wine bar or shop) next door.
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Çemberlitaş Hamamı
There won’t be too many times in your life when you’ll get the opportunity to have a Turkish bath in a building dating back to 1584, so now might well be the time to do it – particularly as this twin hamam was designed by the great architect Sinan and is among the most beautiful in the city.
The building was commissioned by Nurbanu Sultan, wife of Selim II and mother of Murat III. Both of its bath chambers have a huge marble sıcaklık (circular marble heat platform) and a gorgeous dome with glass apertures. The camekan (entrance hall) for men is original, but the women's version is new.
It costs an extra €20 to add an oil massage to the standard bath package, but…
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Tarihi Karaköy Balik Lokantası
Walk through the run-down quarter behind the Karaköy Balıkcılar Çarşısı (Karaköy Fish Market) and you’ll come upon this utter gem, one of the few old-style fish restaurants left on the Golden Horn. With seafood being such an expensive proposition in most of İstanbul’s restaurants, it’s incredibly refreshing to encounter top-class, perfectly prepared dishes that are within everyone’s budget – and that’s what’s on offer here. There’s no other word for the food here except fabulous, with the dirt-cheap fish soup possibly being the best you’ll ever eat. The original restaurant is only open for lunch, but the same owners have opened an evening venue, the Tarihi Karaköy Grifin,…
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Cooking Alaturka
Dutch-born Eveline Zoutendijk opened the first English-language Turkish cooking school in İstanbul in 2003 and since then has built a solid reputation for her hands-on classes, which offer a great introduction to Turkish cuisine and are suitable for both novices and experienced cooks. The delicious results are enjoyed over a five-course meal in the school's restaurant.
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La Maison Rose
Looking for the quintessential Montmartre bistro in a house that was the subject of a lithograph by Maurice Utrillo? Head for the tiny ‘Pink House’ located just north of the Place du Tertre. It’s not so much about food here but rather location, location, location.
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Abaco
Behind a set of ancient timber doors is this extraordinary bar. Inhabiting the restored patio of an old Mallorcan house, Abaco is filled with ornate candelabra, elaborate floral arrangements, cascading towers of fresh fruit, and bizarre artworks. It hovers between extravagant and kitsch, but the effect is overwhelming whatever your opinion. Paying this much for a cocktail is an outrage, but one might just be worth it here.
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Zani Viaggi
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Aquarium Restaurant
A port-side restaurant with sublime views, this is a good spot for large grills and steaks.
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Font Cafe Bar
Travellers with mobile devices can take advantage of free wi-fi at this watering hole on the main road.
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Kaunos Tours
On the main square opposite the landmark sea turtles statue, Kaunos Tours offers any number of organised activities both on and off the water, including sea kayaking and canoeing (each TL70), trekking (from TL40), canyoning (TL70) and jeep safari (TL65). Prices include lunch.
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Panoramis
An area of shops, restaurants and hip bars on the western causeway. To get there, follow the curve of the port along pedestrianised Paseo Explanada de España or the waterfront promenade (separated only by a hideously busy road).
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Plas-yn-Dre
The decor in this smart eatery is a tasteful take on country-kitchen chic, finished with soft-leather chairs. The hearty dinner menu has lots of interesting Welsh dishes, including fresh Menai mussels.
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Victoria on the Square
Part pub, part cabaret, this reliable local serves decent steaks and other pub staples. It's a popular venue for speed-dating so watch whose eye you catch!
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Xanthos Travel
An affable group that can organise any number of activities and excursions such as sea kayaking in Kekova (TL60 to TL70, or TL90 including Aperlae).
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Plateia Alpha Odeon
Plateia Alpha Odeon
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Orell Füssli
English-language bookshop.
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10-11
Has many branches in the city.
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Berolina Sightseeing
Tours start at Kurfürstendamm 220.
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Alldays
Grocery store in the village centre.
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Slaney Plaza Cinema
Screens mainstream and art-house films.
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