Nobody keeps history behind glass here. It sits at the corner café table, leans on the stone walls of old villages and echoes from bell towers over market squares. A medieval lane, a grand boulevard and a modern glass facade stand side by side, all still in daily use.
Most of the country has a mild oceanic climate, with hotter, drier summers on the Mediterranean coast, continental winters in the east and snow in the mountains. Spring and early autumn feel comfortable almost everywhere. Your Local Friend picks the next stop when your plans run out, whether that is a market or a quiet bench by the river.
