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The Euro is already here: the complete guide to a holiday in Europe + a game

So what should you see in Baku before the quarterfinals and what should you not miss in Copenhagen after the game between Denmark and Russia?

All the games, all the destinations and all the most worthwhile recommendations for exciting city trips before and after the Euro 2020 games, which start this week

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• Rome

• Bucharest

• St. Petersburg

• Budapest

• Baku

• Amsterdam

Eyal Shapira

Sunday, 06 June 2021, 10:43 Updated: 11:12

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The Euro 2020 Games, postponed following the Corona plague and to be held this month (while retaining the original name “2020”), are a great opportunity to make up for the lost year, with an experience that includes watching games plus a trip to one of the 11 destinations where the games take place.

So if you are flying to Europe this summer and you feel like "hitting" a game on the road - get a guide to all the games that will take place this year in Europe, the cities where they take place and what is a must see.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Games:

13.6: Netherlands-Ukraine

17.6: Netherlands-Austria

21.6: Northern Macedonia-Netherlands

26.6: Round of 16: First-house runner-up Second runner-up

Did you know that there are more bicycle pairs in Amsterdam than residents? Well, welcome to the world bike capital, where about 60 percent of travel is done via pedaling. Amsterdam is also a popular tourist destination, with 17 million visitors worldwide each year.

The complete Walla! Tourist in Amsterdam

What to see:

It is recommended that you visit the Rijksmuseum, a charming cultural gem. And of course, walk along the water canals, which about 1,500 bridges pass over across the city. Amsterdam is full of green parks, and if you're interested in nightlife, don’t miss the Leidseplein area, which has plenty of bars and restaurants.

Place of play:

The stadium in the city was the first of its kind in Europe to use a sliding roof (1996), which allows games to be watched even in the rain.

It is renamed the "Johan Cruyff Stadium", after the Dutch footballer.

Fly there:

NIS 943 with Austrian, NIS 1,199 with El Al (13.6).

About 60 percent of its trips are made by pedaling.

Amsterdam (Photo: ShutterStock)

Will it catch you rain in the summer?

You can move the roof.

Johann Cruyff Stadium in Amsterdam (Photo: Reuters, Reuters)

Baku, Azerbaijan

Games:

12.6: Wales-Switzerland

16.6: Turkey-Wales

20.6: Switzerland-Turkey

3.7: Quarterfinals: Eighth Finals 1 - Eighth Finals 3

The capital of Azerbaijan is the lowest capital in the world (28 meters below sea level), And the locals call it the "Wind City", due to the weather prevailing in it. Its wealth comes from the oil deposits, which were discovered in the area as early as the 19th century.

What to see:

Baku is full of super-modern architectural surprises, but to feel the past, it is recommended to wander around the walled old city. This complex has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where you will find, among other things, the "Miss Tower", the Flame Towers and the Shirvanshahs Palace built in the 15th century.

Venue:

Baku National Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of European Games in 2015

Fly there:

NIS 1,385 with the Ukrainian company, NIS 2,009 with Turkish (17.6).

Flame Towers in Baku (Photo: ShutterStock)

Baku National Stadium (Photo: Walla !, Matan Bechor)

Bucharest, Romania

Games:

13.6: Austria-Northern Macedonia

17.6: Ukraine-Northern Macedonia

21.6: Ukraine-Austria

28.6: Eighth final: Winner of House V - Third place in House A / B / Tuesday

What to see:

Bucharest, Romanian capital, known as Micul Paris ("Little Paris") between 1918 and 1947, before the days of communist rule. One of the highlights of the city is the impressive Parliament Palace, as well as the Revolution Square, which is still scarred by bullets fired at it in the twilight of Ceausescu's rule, in 1989. These two sites are a historical reminder of the upheavals Romania underwent in the 20th century.

Venue:

Beyond the world of sports, you should know that the city's national stadium has previously hosted two performances by Michael Jackson.

To fly there:

NIS 564 with Wise-Air, NIS 875 with Pegasus (11.6).

A historical reminder of the upheavals Romania has gone through.

Ceausescu Palace and Parliament House in Bucharest (Photo: ShutterStock)

Michael Jackson has appeared here twice.

Bucharest National Stadium (Photo: Reuters, Reuters)

Budapest, Hungary

Games:

15.6: Hungary-Portugal

19.6: Hungary-France

23.6: Portugal-France

27.6: Eighth final: Third place winner - Third place in Wednesday / Thursday / Friday

The Danube divides the city into Buda and Pest - and these are united into one city Contemporary. Not many people know that the city boasts about 80 natural hot springs, which are part of one of the largest underground geothermal water systems in the world. The result: you can enjoy countless healing baths of different types and levels.

What to see:

It is recommended to visit the Castle Hill area in Buda, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other things, there are sites such as the Royal Palace, the Gothic Mátyás Templom Church and the Halászbástya Fishery. interesting site is the city's historical museum, located inside the castle and private displays of fascinating art and archeology.

place the game:

The stadium where the games will be held in the city is called Puskas Arena.

Fly there:

NIS 461 with Wizz-Air, NIS 937 with Lufthansa (11.6).

The Danube River that divides the city.

Budapest, Hungary (Photo: GettyImages)

Puskas Arena in Budapest (Photo: GettyImages)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Games:

12.6: Denmark-Finland

17.6: Denmark-Belgium

21.6: Russia-Denmark

28.6: Round of 16: Deputy House of Representatives - Deputy House

of Lords One of the cities that wins every year the first places in the global happiness table index, is Copenhagen, a friendly city For cyclists, and in general. The city is connected to the city of Malmo in Sweden by the impressive Øresund Bridge, which is almost eight kilometers long. This bridge also starred in the TV series "The Bridge", which was also broadcast in Israel.

What to see:

Do not miss a visit to the popular amusement park Tivoli Gardens, located a few minutes from Copenhagen Central Station. The garden was founded as early as 1843, and is considered one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. It is especially charming in the evening and at night, and has historic buildings, flowering gardens and lots of nostalgic playgrounds. It is also worthwhile to tour along the Nihavan Canal - one of the city's symbols.

on the place:

The name of the stadium in Copenhagen where the games will be held is Parken.

Fly there:

NIS 1,063 with Turkish, NIS 937 with Brussels (10.6).

One of the symbols of the city.

The Nihavan Canal in Copenhagen (Photo: ShutterStock)

Parken Stadium in Copenhagen (Photo: ShutterStock)

Glasgow, Scotland

Games:

14.6: Scotland-Czech Republic

18.6: Croatia-Czech Republic

22.6: Croatia-Scotland

29.6: Eighth Finals: Winner of House E - Third place in A / B / C / D /

The big city in Scotland, and third The largest in the UK, it is the site of the world's first international football match. The match took place in 1872, between England and Scotland, and the result was 0: 0.

What to see:

The City Chambers in George Square features spectacular Victorian architecture, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another site worth visiting is the Kelvingrove Park in the west of the city, which houses between Leave Arboretum.

place the game:

Hampden Park, where the games will be held, was considered the largest stadium in the world from 1950 to 1908, and in 1937, in a game between Scotland and England, it was crowded with almost 150,000 spectators.

Fly there:

NIS 1,670 with British, NIS 2,460 with KLM and Air France (12.6).

Spectacular Victorian architecture.

George Square in Glasgow (Photo: Reuters)

Considered in the years 1950-1908 the largest stadium in the world.

Hampden Park, Glasgow (Photo: Walla! NEWS system, Oren Yossifovich)

London, UK

Games:

13.6: England-Croatia

18.6: England-Scotland

22.6: Czech Republic-England

26.6: Eighth final: First-house winner - 3rd house

runner-up 29.6: Eighth-final: Fourth-house winner - 6th house runner-up

6.7: Half Final: Winner of the quarterfinals 1 - Winner of the quarterfinals 2

7.7: Semi-finals: Winner of the quarterfinals 4 - Winner of the quarterfinals 3

11.7: Final: Winner of the semifinals 1 - winner of the semifinals 2

The complete guide of Walla! For a holiday in London,

one of the most visited cities in the world, visited by about 31.2 million tourists every year, is home to the Queen of England, the 19th century writer Charles Dickens and also the punk. London, with a population of about nine million, is the only place to have hosted the Olympics three times: in 1908, 1948 and 2021.

what to see:

Among the must-see sites you will find Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, London Castle, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square and much more.

Venue:

Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium in the UK, and since its reopening in 2007, more than 21 million people have visited it.

To fly there:

NIS 976 with the Turkish Pegasus, NIS 1,221 with Swiss (12.6).

About 31.2 million tourists a year (regular).

London Skyline (Photo: ShutterStock)

Largest in the UK.

Wembley Stadium (Photo: Reuters)

Munich Germany

Games:

15.6: France-Germany

19.6: Portugal-Germany

23.6: Germany-Hungary

2.7: Quarterfinals: Winner of the quarterfinals 4 - Winner of the quarterfinals

Munich is home to some of the world's most famous museums and orchestras, as well as leading companies from Siemens to BMW. And of course, this friendly city is the place that hosts the famous beer festival every year: the Oktoberfest.

What to see:

Along with the many attractions, it is recommended to visit the old Olympic Park, which hosted the 1972 Olympics, where we, as Israelis, have a special interest, due to the fact that the massacre of Israeli athletes took place here. Another point of interest is the Englische Garten, which is considered one of the largest urban parks in the world - larger than Central Park in New York.

Place of play:

To also visit the Allianz Arena, which was established in 2005 and hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup and is of course Bayern Munich's home stadium.

Fly there:

856 shekels with Lufthansa, 1,083 with Turkish (12.6).

One of the largest urban parks in the world.

The English Garden, Munich (Photo: ShutterStock)

Bayern Munich feels at home in it.

Allianz Arena Stadium (Photo: GettyImages)

Rome Italy

משחקים:
11.6: טורקיה-איטליה
16.6: איטליה-שוויץ
20.6: איטליה-וויילס
3.7: רבע גמר: מנצחת שמינית גמר 8 - מנצחת שמינית גמר 7

טסים לרומא? קבלו את המדריך השלם של וואלה! לאיטליה

מה לראות:
רומא היא אחת הערים הפופולריות בעולם בקרב תיירים, ורבים פוקדים בה אתרים כגון הקפלה הסיסטינית (La Cappella Sistina), מזרקת טרווי (Trevi), טירת סנטאנג'לו (Castel Sant'Angelo) פורום רומאנום (Foro Romano) וכמובן, הקולוסיאום. עוד מומלץ לבקר באתר המדרגות הספרדיות, במוזיאוני הוותיקן ובאתרים נוספים, שמהווים אוצר בלתי נדלה של אמנות ואדריכלות מפוארת. אחת הדוגמאות לכך היא אולם פארקו דה לה מוסיקה (Parco della Musica).

מקום המשחק:
האצטדיון של רומא, "סטאדיו אולימפיקו", נחנך בשנת 1953, ואירח בין השאר את אולימפיאדת 1960, גמר יורו 1968 ועוד.

לטוס לשם: 1,104 שקלים עם אל-על, 896 שקלים עם אוסטריאן (11.6).

לשבת ולצפות באנשים. המדרגות הספרדיות ברומא (צילום: ShutterStock)

אצטדיון אולימפיקו, רומא (צילום: אתר רשמי, אתר רשמי אופ"א)

סנט פטרסבורג, רוסיה

משחקים:
12.6: בלגיה-רוסיה
14.6: פולין-סלובקיה
16.6: פינלנד-רוסיה
18.6: שבדיה-סלובקיה
21.6: פינלנד-בלגיה
23.6: שבדיה-פולין
2.7: רבע גמר: מנצחת שמינית גמר 6 - מנצחת שמינית גמר 5

סנט פטרסבורג, העיר השנייה בגודלה ברוסיה מבחינת מספר תושביה, ידועה גם בכינוי "ונציה של הצפון", וזאת בזכות רשת התעלות היפות שלה, שמעליהן חולפים 342 גשרים. בזכות מיקומה הגיאוגרפי, בימי הקיץ השמש כאן כמעט שאינה שוקעת. זוהי עונת "הלילות הלבנים" של סנט פטרסבורג.

מה לראות:
מומלץ לבקר במוזיאון הרמיטאז' (Hermitage), מוזיאון האמנות הגדול ביותר ברוסיה. הוא נוסד בשנת 1764 על ידי יקטרינה השנייה, קיסרית רוסיה, ובו יותר משלוש מיליון יצירות אמנות. רק חלק קטן מהם מוצג בכל 360 אולמות המוזיאון. המוזיאון מורכב מחמישה מבנים, כשאחד מהם שימש בעבר כארמון החורף של הצארים הרוסיים.

מקום המשחק:
אצטדיון סנט פטרסבורג, "קרסטובסקי", תוכנן על ידי האדריכל היפני קיסו קורוקאווה, שראה בעיניי רוחו מבנה שיזכיר בצורתו חללית ענק, שרובצת לצד מפרץ פינלנד.

לטוס לשם: 1,657 שקלים עם LOT, 1,187 שקלים עם פגסוס (9.6).

מוזיאון האמנות הגדול ביותר ברוסיה. ההרמיטאז’ בסנט פטרסבורג (צילום: ShutterStock)

תוכנן על ידי האדריכל היפני קיסו קורוקאווה. אצטדיון קרסטובסקי (צילום: AP)

סביליה, ספרד

משחקים:
14.6: ספרד-שבדיה
19.6: ספרד-פולין
23.6: סלובקיה-ספרד
27.6: שמינית גמר: מנצחת בית ב' - המקום השלישי בבית א'/ד'/ה'/ו'

הפניקים, הרומאים והמוסלמים היו רק חלק מכובשי העיר סביליה שבדרום-מערב ספרד. סביליה קיבלה את שמה הנוכחי במאה ה-13, והיא בירת חבל אנדלוסיה והעיר הרביעית בגודלה בספרד.

מה לראות:
העיר מפורסמת בזכות כמה מאתריה המיוחדים, בהם מגדל חירלדה (Giralda), מצודת סביליה, הקרויה גם ארמון אלקסר (Alcazar Palace) ועוד.

מקום המשחק:
אצטדיון לה קרטוחה (La Cartuja) הוקם במטרה לארח את אליפות העולם באתלטיקה שהתקיימה ב-1999. לצד אירועי ספורט משמעותיים, התקיימו בו גם הופעות של מדונה, U2, ברוס ספרינגסטין ועוד.

לטוס לשם: 1,436 שקלים עם אל-על ואיבריה, 1,877 שקלים עם בריטיש (9.6).

לה קרטוחה

The capital of the region of Andalusia.

Seville Fortress (Photo: ShutterStock, Shutterstock)

Established to host the 1999 World Athletics Championships.

La Cartouche Stadium in Seville (Photo: Reuters, Reuters)

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