Renaissance old town with traboules (hidden passageways) and atmospheric streets
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Ornate hilltop basilica with panoramic views over the city
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More about Lyon
Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache stations connect to Paris (2 hours by TGV), Marseille (1.75 hours), Geneva, and other major cities. The city's position on the Paris-Marseille-Mediterranean TGV axis makes it supremely accessible.
Iconic seafront boulevard curving along the Baie des Anges with belle-époque splendour
Vieux Nice (Old Town)
Baroque labyrinth of narrow streets with Cours Saleya flower and food market
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More about Nice
Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), basks in Mediterranean sunshine between azure seas and the foothills of the Alps. Nice-Ville station connects to Paris via TGV (5h30), Marseille (2h30), Monaco (20 min by TER), Genoa and Milan, and the spectacular scenic Train des Merveilles to Tende in the Alpine hinterland.
UNESCO-listed Renaissance palace system with art collections by Rubens and Van Dyck
Aquarium of Genoa
Europe's largest aquarium at the redesigned Porto Antico waterfront
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More about Genoa
Genoa (Genova), capital of Liguria, was once one of the world's most powerful maritime republics and birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole stations connect to Milan (1h30), Turin (1h45), Rome (4h30 via coast or 3h via new route), Nice (3h30), and the scenic Cinque Terre villages along the coast.
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Florence
Italy
Uffizi Gallery
World's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance art including Botticelli and Leonardo
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome with city panoramas from the top
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More about Florence
Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a living museum of art and architecture. Firenze Santa Maria Novella station, designed by Giovanni Michelucci, sits minutes from the Duomo and connects to Rome (1.5 hours by Frecciarossa), Milan, Venice, Bologna, and other Italian cities via the high-speed network.
Michelangelo's ceiling and vast papal art collections
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More about Rome
Rome, the Eternal City and capital of Italy, stands as one of Europe's most magnificent rail destinations. Arriving at Roma Termini—Italy's largest and busiest railway station—you step directly into the heart of ancient history, with the Baths of Diocletian just across the square and the Colosseum a short walk away. The city's compact historic center makes it ideal for exploring on foot, while an efficient metro system connects major sites.
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Venice
Italy
St. Mark's Basilica
Stunning Byzantine cathedral with golden mosaics and a museum terrace
Doge's Palace
Gothic masterpiece of Venetian governance with Bridge of Sighs
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More about Venice
Venice, the floating city, is one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Venezia Santa Lucia station sits directly on the Grand Canal—step off the train and you're immediately in this car-free labyrinth of canals, bridges, and palaces. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect to Milan (2.5 hours), Florence (2 hours), Rome (3.5 hours), and Bologna.
Habsburg imperial summer residence with stunning gardens
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Vienna
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More about Vienna
Vienna, the imperial capital of Austria, welcomes rail travelers at Wien Hauptbahnhof, a modern architectural landmark that opened in 2014 and serves as the city's central hub for international and domestic trains. From here, you're just a short metro or tram ride from the historic Innere Stadt, where the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace anchor a UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town.
Vast hilltop complex with St. Vitus Cathedral and panoramic views over the city
Charles Bridge
Iconic 14th-century stone bridge adorned with baroque statues, connecting Old Town and Lesser Town
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More about Prague
Prague, the 'City of a Hundred Spires,' is one of Europe's most enchanting capitals, renowned for stunning Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture. Praha hlavní nádraží, the city's magnificent Art Nouveau main station, serves as a Central European rail hub with direct connections to Vienna (4 hours), Berlin (4.5 hours), Munich (6 hours), Budapest, Warsaw, and Dresden, making it an ideal base for exploring the region by train.
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— Simon Harper, co-founder of Conductor Sam
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Berlin
Germany
Brandenburg Gate
Iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of German reunification
Museum Island
UNESCO World Heritage site with five world-class museums including the Pergamon Museum
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More about Berlin
Berlin, Germany's capital, is a city shaped by history and reinvention. Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest crossing station, opened in 2006 and serves as a major hub for ICE high-speed trains connecting to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond, as well as international services to Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam, and Vienna. The station's dramatic glass-and-steel architecture sets the tone for a city that constantly reimagines itself.
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