Since 1437, Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland. It is located on the east coast of the country and is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

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Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord

The largest settlement of Svalbard was established in the 20th century. After suffering some damages during World War II, it was again rebuilt. It is for exactly that reason that the town is very modern. The colourful houses really bring out the charm in the city. Due to the relatively temperate climate, Longyearbyen is home to many plant species which are threatened with extinction. You will also be able to observe a various species of animals here.

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Alta is a town of 20,000 inhabitants in northen Norway. It is a popular location for tourists interested in seeing the Northern Lights and also for birdwatchers, as many species stop here on their migration route.

Harstad is the third largest city in Northern Norway. From here you can experience the midnight sun (May 23 to July 19) and the polar night (November 19-January 16). Among the attractions of the city are the Church of Trondenes, which was built in the 15th Century and is the northernmost Medieval stone church in the world.