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Text © 2026 by Rick Steves’ Europe, Inc. All rights reserved.

Maps © 2026 by Rick Steves’ Europe, Inc. All rights reserved.

26th Edition. First printing October 2026.

ISBN 978-1-64171-715-1

eISBN: 978-1-64171-716-8

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Rick Steves’ Europe

Managing Editor & Director, Books: Jennifer Madison Davis

Editorial Group Manager: Cathy Lu

Editors: Jim Davis, Kim Eckart, Glenn Eriksen, Suzanne Kotz, Rosie Leutzinger, Teresa Nemeth, Jessica Shaw, Carrie Shepherd, Chelsea Wing

Researchers: Ian Anderson, Kim Eckart, Cameron Hewitt, Glenn Ericksen, Suzanne Kotz, Rosie Leutzinger, Travis Parker

Creative & Operations Director, Books: Sandra Hundacker

Contributor: Gene Openshaw

Maps & Graphics: Claire Conway, Orin Dubrow, David C. Hoerlein, Lauren Mills, Mary Rostad

Avalon Travel

Managing Editor: Madhu Prasher

Senior Production Editors: Sierra Machado, Jamie Andrade Martinez

Copy Editor: Maggie Ryan

Proofreader: Nikki Ioakimedes

Indexer: Stephen Callahan

Production & Typesetting: Lisi Baldwin, Rue Flaherty, Jane Musser

Cover Design: Kimberly Glyder Design

Maps & Graphics: Kat Bennett

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