[GAME] Tourist destinations in Europe

[Paula]

Hi everyone 👋

This week, we're jet-setting across Europe in a game exploring some of its most iconic cities and must-visit spots. 🔥

Here's how it works - we've scattered clues for you below. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decipher these hints and drop the name of the location in the comments. Heads up 🙌 the map number is a nifty guide to the whereabouts of the city/place, but it might not be pinpoint accurate. To keep the game fair and fun, let's stick to one guess per comment 😊

Got a travel tale or two about these places? Or perhaps your listing is right in one of these locations? We'd love for you to share your experiences!

No.	Clue	Place
1	This city is home to the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony.	Oslo
2	This city is known for its canal system and historical museums. You might also enjoy a bike ride here.	Amsterdam
3	The Underground system of this city is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world.	London
4	Bask in innovative art in its many museums or relax in the sauna.	Helsinki
5	Food, fashion, art, love.	Paris
6	Not a city, but a country known for its bagpipes, kilts, and the mystical Loch Ness Monster.	Scotland
7	Waffles, fries, and a statue of a peeing baby.	Brussels
8	This city is known for flamenco, bullfights, and its Gothic cathedral.	Seville
9	This tidal island is topped by a gravity-defying abbey, and the UK has its own version of it!	Mont Saint-Michel
10	Located in the picturesque Wirral Peninsula, this town shares its name with several other places around the country.	Moreton
11	The political center of both the country and international law.	The Hague
12	This place hosts an internationally renowned film festival every year.	Cannes
13	Known as the Gateway to the Fjords, this city is nestled between mountains on the west coast of Norway.	Bergen
14	A gorgeous lake surrounded by beautiful mountains. Also where very famous and important conventions took place.	Geneva
15	This city is known for its colorful buildings and the iconic Charles Bridge.	Prague
16	This city is known for the Kremlin and Red Square.	Moscow
17	Enjoy a delicious beer while looking over the romantic canals, narrow streets, and Burgundian architecture.	Bruges
18	This city is home to the Gamla Stan, its old town.	Stockholm
19	The Danube River flows through this city, dividing it into two parts.	Budapest
20	This city boasts a distinctive colored-roof cathedral and is a central spot where Christmas markets come alive in winter.	Zagreb
21	Castles and medieval villages, truly a hidden gem. Be sure to pack your garlic (and maybe a crucifix too...)!	Transylvania
22	Home to the golden domes of the Saint Sophia's Cathedral.	Kiev
23	This city is known for its classical music, waltz, and a certain breaded veal dish.	Vienna
24	The home of a very famous cheese, and a very famous volcano.	Naples
25	In this ancient city, you can find the world-famous Parthenon.	Athens
26	Home of Oktoberfest.	Munich
27	This coastal city is synonymous with port wine, and it's where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean.	Porto
28	This city is the birthplace of the infamous street artist whose thought-provoking creations have garnered global attention.	Bristol
29	This city was once devastated but now standing tall, filled with historic charm and rising as a symbol of resilience.	Warsaw
30	Renowned worldwide for its high fashion and design.	Milan
31	This city is famous for its vibrant St. Patrick's Day celebrations.	Dublin
32	Situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, this city is among the oldest in Europe.	Sofia
33	In this city, the dish made from stewed pieces of cow's or mutton stomach is one of its hallmarks.	Madrid
34	Sadly, the city's most representative architect died after being run over by a tram.	Barcelona
35	In this city, the principal festivity is celebrated by burning giant dolls and throwing large quantities of firecrackers.	Valencia

 

Have fun ✈️

Paula

[Paula]

Hey @Carolyn23, Hint #29 leads us to a city located in a neighbouring country of Germany. Can you think of another place that is well known as a symbol of resilience?😊

[Christer13]

Helsinki

[Paula]

Hello @Christer13 ‌😊‌, Helsinki is our hint #4. Do you have any recommendations for our lovely community when visiting Helsinki?

[Faruk27]

#30 - it can only be Milan 🙂

[Paula]

😁 That's correct @Faruk27 !! I am really looking forward to visiting Milan. I only spent four hours there when I was traveling to another country, so I couldn't really explore the place. What about you? Are there any must-visit places in Milan?

[Faruk27]

@Paula it would be a blasphemy to be in MIlan and not see Last Supper (L'Ultima Cena) painting, or not to visit The World of Leonardo exhibition. 

You have excuse, but still you could have seen at least one of the above in four hours 🙂

[Paula]

Thank you so much, @Faruk27 ! These are incredible recommendations that I will definitely take into account for my next trip. 😊

[Andreas990]

#21 könnte die Stadt Bran in Rumänien sein...

[Paula]

@Andreas990 You're correct! 😊 This one describes Bran Castle in Transylvania. Have you been there?

[Andreas990]

Hello Paula,

no I never was there. But I have a Friend and je lives near by the Castle 

[Trini104]

Hi Paula!!!
I think I have the last one missing

#29 Warsaw or Krakow in Poland

Both cities completely destroyed on WWII, and now are so  amazing and beautiful, and so much history in both.
Warsow being the capital is much more modern than Krakow, but I my favorite was def Krakow....

I visited Poland last year and stayed in Krakow in a super nice airbnb 😃

[Paula]

Amazing @Trini104, You're correct! 

Thank you so much for putting together the last missing bit. 😃

Do you have any incredible recommendations or must-visits for Warsaw and Krakow? What did you enjoy the most on your trip to Poland?

[Trini104]

I absolutely loved Krakow ❤️! I think is a MUST visit.... 

I stayed a couple of blocks away from Stiare Masto, the old town. So well located! Stiare Miasto is soo beautiful, a mix of old and modern with gothic style Mary's Basilica and Wawel Royal Castle... just amazing!

Also I went for a couple of tours, with airbnb experiences one to Auschwitz / Birkenau and another one to the Wieliczka Salt Mines ... impressive

I would love to recommend the hosts, but Im not sure how to find them here..

[Christine3718]

i am not too sure how to play this game because all the hints and places are all filled in 

[Paula]

Hello, @Christine3718 ! Welcome to our wonderful Community. 😊

We recently completed our game, and our awesome host @Trini104 shared the final hint. However, I would like to ask you: Have you ever had the chance to visit any of these places? Or perhaps you have some must-visit destinations in Europe that you'd like to share?