Top Five Short Breaks

Top Five Short Breaks PR Newswire LONDON, June 22, 2012 LONDON, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A short break abroad is the perfect way to indulge in inspiring museums, exciting new foods and experience different cultures. Choosing one of Europe's most fascinating cities, such as Istanbul or Berlin, can leave the soul refreshed and ready to face the world again. With this in mind luxury holidays specialist Cox & Kings brings you five of the best European cities for the perfect short breakaway. Berlin From the Second World War, to the division of East and West Berlin city and the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin has played a central part in modern European history. The city has developed into a hugely influential and vibrant city offering exciting nightlife, superb restaurants and fascinating museums. The elegant tree-lined boulevard of Unter den Linden is one of the grandest streets in the Europe. Key sites to visit include the old Jewish quarter, the area around Hackescher Markt th [1]station which dates back to the 19 century , Brandenburg Gate, the old city's entrance and the Reichstag, the historic parliament building transformed by Lord Norman Foster. There are a multitude of bohemian cafes, contemporary bars and galleries that will captivate and keep you coming back for more. St Petersburg [2]Founded by Peter the Great, St Petersburg is widely known as the window to the west .