Alternative Europe
Travel guides to five alternative city-break destinations
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The final instalment of our alternative city guides takes us to stylish, cultural Lyon where redevelopment of the city is creating a southern rival to Paris. Our local experts show us around
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We’re going social in search of insider tips that get to the heart of the Gothenburg city of Sweden. Your best contributions will be published as part of a city guide next week
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Beer gardens and beach parties, a historic football ground and a trip in a Trabant … our readers share their favourite spots in the city
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The third in our series of guides to Europe’s alt cities takes us to a former GDR metropolis being revitalised by artists. The result is an ever-changing, regulation-defying mosaic of restaurants, galleries and clubs. Here, local people sift for the gems
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We asked for your best Instagram photos of Leipzig. From open-air concert and cinema venues to cityscapes, parks and art installations, you helped reflect the many sides of this vibrant, creative city
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We’re going social in search of insider tips that get to the heart of the German city of Leipzig. Your best contributions will be published as part of a city guide next week
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Scenic canal routes, awe-inspiring grafitti, potent cocktails and a vibrant arthouse cinema – our readers share their favourite spots to visit in the city
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The second in our series of guides to Europe’s alt cities takes us to Ghent - a medieval masterpiece on the surface, but bang up to date with its underground music scene, cutting-edge design and pioneering sustainable projects. Local creatives reveal their highlights
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Instagram snapshots: Ghent through the eyes of locals
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We’re going social in search of insider tips that get to the heart of the Belgian city of Ghent. Your best contributions will be published as part of a city guide next week
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Picture-perfect views, flea markets packed with treasures, lip-smacking aperitivo and an Egyptian Museum – our readers share the best spots to visit in the city
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In the first of a series of guides to Europe’s alt cities, we head to Turin, where a new generation has transformed the old factory city into the beating heart of Italy’s progressive music, food and arts scenes. Here, they tell us about the best clubs, festivals, restaurants and creative hubs in town
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Last week we did a call out asking for your best Instagram shots of Turin. From cafe culture to market life, you came back to us with a bright and varied collection of snaps, creating an intimate portrait of life in the city. We’ve rounded up the best ones here. To see more check out #guardiantorinomeet or #guardiantorino on Instagram, or follow us @guardiantravelsnaps
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Instameet Gothenburg: local photographers capture the city