Looking for some ideas of where to travel in October. Here is a list of the most popular places to visit during the month of October around the world. Switch between months to browse other peak time destinations.

Rome

Rome is Italy’s capital. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City has St.…

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Milan

Milan is a global capital of fashion and design. Home to the national stock exchange, it’s a financial hub also known for its high-end restaurants…

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Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Home to such…

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Madrid

Madrid is Spain's central capital. Its a city of elegant boulevards and expansive and manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. The heart of old…

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Barcelona

Barcelona is known for its art and architecture. The infamous Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Barcelona's…

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Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria below Vitosha Mountain. Sofia’s onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral commemorates Russian soldiers killed during the 19th-century Russo-Turkish War. The floor…

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Austin

Austin is the state capital of Texas. Home to the University of Texas flagship campus, Austin is known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around…

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar City is the capital of Zanzibar. It is located on the west coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Zanzibar City…

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Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa's biggest city and capital. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. To the northeast, Herman…

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Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital of Poland. Its widely varied architecture reflects the city's long, turbulent history. The city's Old Town was restored after heavy damage…

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Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital which is known for its artistic heritage and elaborate canal system. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum. Cycling…

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London

London is the capital of England. At its centre stands the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey. Across…

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Munich

Munich is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration. In the Altstadt the central Marienplatz square…

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Berlin

Berlin, Germany’s capital houses the Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains. The city is known for its art scene and modern landmarks like…

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Brussels

Brussels is Belgium’s capital and home to the European Union headquarters. The Grand-Place square at the heart of the city has shops and cafes inside…

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