This town is surprisingly non-touristic comparing to much smaller Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary - however, its charm and historic heritage are acknowledged by UNESCO, who inscribed Holity Trinity Column (biggest Baroque sculptural group in the Czech Republic) on Upper Square into a World Heritage List in 2000. Besides many monuments, town is famous for its university. Olomouc has highest density of university students in Central Europe - every fourth inhabitant is studying at one of eight university faculties. Many of the town's services are student-oriented.

Important town of Savoy region and once the capital of the county of Geneva, it resides on picturesque shores of Lake Annecy. It is full of nice architecture, ranging from gothic to baroque to modern. The Rue Royale street, with its numerous shops, gardens and the fountain of Saint Jean is the heart of the commercial and political activities of the town.

A castle since 976, a town since 1295, and a Baroque architecture gem since the end of 17th century - this is Plzeň. But it's also an important commercial centre of Bohemia - from medieval trade hub it evolved into the beer-making capital of Czechs in the early 19th century, and then, into the car manufacturing superpower. Local sort of beer, Pilsner, became a generic term, while Škoda cars, trams and locomotive are a common site anywhere in Europe. The town is elected as a European Cultural Capital for 2015.

Lecce has so many fine Baroque buildings (churches, palaces, convent and triumphal arch) that its nickname is "Florence of the South". However, this ancient town right inside the heel of Italian boot is also unmistakably Roman - it has an amphitheatre to prove its. Romans conquered the place in 3d century BC, but city is believed to be known from times of Trojan War - in Greek sources, local people were called Cretans. So, city has cultural ties with Greek culture - and in some smaller towns nearby a distinctive Greek dialect is still spoken. Lecce Cathedral is also one of the most significant cathedrals in Italy. Town exports wines, olive oils, limestone and ceramics.