Autumn, you return to school and after summer break the European university cities They come back to animate students of different nationalities participating in the various Erasmus or Socrates projects, choosing to spend a period of their lives in a different country, to learn a language and appreciate that sense of community found only among young people of different nations.
Following their footprints, the search engine for flights Skyscanner marked a map 5 more vibrant European cities and interesting for university students looking for experience, which are also valid destinations for short breaks between culture and entertainment.
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Dublin
The Irish capital is always welcome to many Italian students, ready to learn or improve English. Among the universities, one of the most important, is the University College Dublin (UCD), modern and with a stimulating environment, favors intellectual development and has excellent facilities and services. Among his most illustrious students, the famous James Joyce, author of "Ulisse", a masterpiece of literature became the true guide to visit the city.
Dublin is an open and cosmopolitan city, with a lively student atmosphere. Heart of capital is the Dublin Castle, residence of the first Lord of Ireland, King John of England, better known as John Without Land. Another point of interest is Trinity College of Dublin University, which initially had exclusive access to Catholics. Emblematic is the St. Patrick's Cathedral, patron of Ireland, feast known all over the world, especially by beer lovers.
There is therefore a visit to the old Guinness factory, which has a tower overlooking the whole city. The most frequented area for night exits is the mythical Temple Bar, more reason to book flights to Dublin, in a sense home to low cost flights.
Leeds
Although it began operating in 1904, the origin of the University of Leeds dates back to the 19th century with the birth of the Leeds Medical School (1831) and Yorkshire College of Science (1874). Among the priorities of the institute is to integrate research, learning and teaching both at university and postgraduate levels, from more traditional to more modern subjects.
Together with the academic world, the university boasts a community of students very present. One of its reference points is the ‘Student’s Union’, one of the most important in the country. Leeds is the largest city in the UK after London and is considered an ideal place for shopping, with shops like Harvey Nichols and many other designers.
If you still think that this is too much to ask your pockets, take a walk under the elegant Victorian and Edwardian style porticos, where you will find all kinds of shops, as well as the most recent shopping centers.
Krakow
His official name is Jagellonica University, and is considered the best in Poland, one of the largest in Europe. Through his classrooms have passed characters of the caliber of Copernicus and of Pope John Paul II, but everyone likes to refer to the legendary Doctor Faustus who lived here some of his adventures.
Founded in 1364 by Casimiro III il Grande, it is part of the historical heritage of the city Krakow, who miraculously saved himself from destruction during the Second World War and is now a heritage of humanity. Krakow is a giant of art and architecture, but also a modern city, the third largest in Poland.
The city is full of memories of the days when the Polish kings were crowned, buried in Wawel Cathedral, built in the 11th century. A fabulous collection of tapestries, paintings and other precious objects await visitors. In the nearby Rynek Glowny, the central square, at every hour a trumpet ring from the church of Santa Maria remembers a medieval rite that announced the danger, sound that today passes on radio at noon throughout the country.
Paris
Although his official name is Paris IV, everyone knows it as the Sister, known for the faculty of Theology. With the reorganization of universities, three of them continued to use this name. The University of Paris-Sorbona is a recognized study centre of Human Sciences and has maintained the most significant buildings. To facilitate the integration of students in the world of work promotes interchange programs and offers training and guidance.
The capital of France is one of the most visited in the world, crossed by the Seine River, is full of large avenues, gardens and historic buildings such as Sacré Coeur Basilica, Night Dame, the Opera Garnier and Place della Bastiglia. While the Louvre Museum – one of the many at Paris – it is absolutely not to be missed, perhaps the most important in the world and houses many relics of every age. Egyptian, oriental and Islamic art...any type of ancient object has its own space, in a museum where it is necessary to spend many hours in order to be able to contemplate it entirely. The most visited works are Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the Venus of Milo and the Alata Victory.
Madrid
After London and Berlin, Madrid is the most populous city in Europe and as a university, the Autonomous Community of Madrid is home to six. Four of them have faculties located in the metropolitan area or the Complutense University of Madrid, at the University City, the Autonomous University of Madrid, whose campus is in Cantoblanco, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. As you can imagine, the amount of young students is undoubtedly impressive.
The Spanish capital preserves over time some wonders such as Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, the Art Centre of Queen Sofía and the Palacio Real. A strategic point of the city has always been the Puerta del Sol, from here the Spaniards measured the distance from the native mother and right at this point, every year, in thousands wait for the rhinos, armed with grapes.
A Plaza Mayor, for those who want Italy there is a small church dedicated to San Nicola di Bari. Regarding the movida, university and not, if they scatter it from the parts of Puerta del Sol and Calle del Arenal, areas that are full of discos and clubs, first of all the famous 'Kapital', near the Atocha station. The city also houses an important international airport and flights to Madrid never miss.
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