Travel: sightseeing, atmosphere and impressions

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admire the architecture

любоваться архитектурой

to look at buildings with pleasure and interest

We admired the architecture as we walked, stopping to photograph the carved doors and balconies.

Visitors come to admire the architecture of the historic centre, especially its unusual towers.

avoid the crowds

избегать толп

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escape the crowds

to stay away from large groups of people

Travelling outside the high season helped us avoid the crowds at the most famous museum.

We visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

be packed with tourists

быть переполненным туристами

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be crowded with tourists

to be extremely crowded with visitors from other places

The resort was packed with tourists, and we could hardly find a quiet spot on the beach.

The city centre can be packed with tourists in summer, so I prefer to visit in spring.

be steeped in history

быть пропитанным историей

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have a rich history

to have many strong connections with the past

The ancient town is steeped in history, with old walls, a ruined fortress and narrow stone streets.

A place can be steeped in history even if it never appears in tourist brochures.

be worth visiting

заслуживать посещения

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be worth seeing

to be interesting or enjoyable enough to justify going there

A small local museum can be worth visiting if it tells unusual stories about the area.

The city was worth visiting for its architecture alone, especially the old wooden houses.

get a real feel for

go off the beaten track

learn about local history

leave a lasting impression

live up to expectations

make a detour

offer breathtaking views

soak up the atmosphere

take in the sights