Top 15 places to visit in EuropeParis, France. Paris has it all, so it's as close to a must-see as there is in Europe. There has been a city on the site of York for nearly 2,000 years, making it one of the 12 cities in England that are so old that they predate records. The castle, first built in the 13th century, was an important stop on a key trade route that passed through this valley.
In fact, locals and visitors alike congregate on the 16th century stone bridge to enjoy the beauty of Kayersberg. It was built during the reign of Prince John Maurice of Nassau in the 18th century after a fire in the city, and since then, it has been preserved in all its glory. The city was bombed to near destruction during the war, and much reconstruction was needed in the 1950s and 1960s to restore it to its former greatness. Sure, other places in Ireland get more attention, but that just means you'll have more of the magical city of Killarney to yourself if you include it on your list of unique places to visit in Europe.
Strategically located in the west of Ireland, Killarney is the perfect base for exploring the nearby Ring of Kerry, a 175-kilometer circuit that covers some of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes. There are many other adventure sports available in the area, with one of the longest and fastest zip lines in the world, just part of a full high ropes course. This windy mountain pass reaches a height of 5,285 feet (1,611 meters) and takes you on a spooky journey through the majestic Julian Alps. There are 50 closed curves, each labeled with a number and the elevation.
Tromso, in northern Norway, is located 217 miles inside the Arctic Circle and should be on everyone's bucket list, if only to try and catch a glimpse of the amazing northern lights. Are you looking for the sea? Ferry to the Aran Islands, where time seems to have stood still. You can check out a 10-day itinerary in Ireland here. Transylvania is most famous as the setting for Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula, and most tourists visiting this part of the world head straight to his castle, Bran Castle.
Travelers sometimes decide to skip Switzerland because it can be expensive, but it's also one of the most beautiful countries in the world. While I could name 100 places that are incredibly beautiful in this small country, I recommend adding Zermatt to your list of the best holiday destinations in Europe. Around the square, you'll find an endless variety of delicious Polish food, some of them served in restaurants dating back to the 15th century. Then, in the historic center of the city, you will find the Sintra National Palace, the summer residence of monarchs from the 15th to the 19th century.
But people come here to see the Rock of Gibraltar, a 1400-foot (426-meter) high limestone ridge that dominates the enclave. With a population of just over 400 inhabitants, Blokhus attracts around 1 million visitors a year. This beautiful city was almost completely rebuilt after the Great Earthquake of 1755, which decimated most of the architecture and population. As an imperial city, Regensburg (and its town hall) have welcomed dignitaries from all over Europe since the 13th century.
For an inspiring day trip, consider visiting Walhalla Memorial, a kind of 19th-century German celebrity “hall of fame” with over 2,000 busts. Why go? Charles Bridge is incredibly gothic. The thirty statues of saints that you will come across when you walk across the bridge are a must see. You won't find anything like it anywhere else in Europe.
Why go? As for massive concrete structures, the Glenfinnan viaduct is probably one of the most striking viaduct in the world. Hop aboard the train journey to cross it and you will be guaranteed one of the most scenic rides of your life. Given its central location, Innsbruck remains one of the best places to visit in Europe, especially if you want to explore the rest of Europe. Italy, Germany and Switzerland are all within easy reach by car or train.
Rovinj is a jumble of pale yellow and pink buildings perched on a peninsula in the Adriatic Sea in the Istria region of northern Croatia. Winding cobbled streets, crisscrossed with clothes hanging on the line, lead to the top of St. The towering bell tower that crosses the sky is a symbol of the city, and the views from the top extend all the way to Italy. In other words, Split offers a little bit of everything and everything at a fairly reasonable price.
Add to this the fact that Split is perfectly located for exploring other Croatian sights such as Hvar, Krka Falls, Plitvice Lakes National Parks and Trogir, and becomes a real winner, topping the list of the best places to visit in Europe. Vis, the lesser-known but most interesting island in Croatia, was once the main naval base in Yugoslavia. Twenty-six years later, civilians have nurtured a delightfully discreet resort island. There are military tours or you can climb your 007 and explore the island's underwater corral by yourself.
Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic, also known as Zlata Praha (golden Prague), is one of the most charming cities in central Europe. If you feel lazy but want to enjoy incredible views, you can take the cable car to Jested Mountains, where you can admire the beautiful scenery of the Czech Republic. Carcassonne is the perfect halfway point on a road trip in southwestern France as you travel between Montpellier and Toulouse. An hour from Geneva and close to some of the most important ski resorts in France, with places like Chamonix just a stone's throw away, is the summer when Annecy has the chance to shine.
Of course, France is delicious when it comes to food and Annecy has a plethora of tasty restaurants and delicious patisseries to try during your stay. Although not the most obvious city to visit in Europe, Lille is a city full of surprises. With a history spanning all of Spain, France and Belgium, it owes more of its culture and architecture to Flemish influences, which makes this city in northern France a feast for the eyes and palate. From this prosperous era, the small town has preserved parts of its medieval walls and the round tower of its castle, from which the view extends from the Vosges mountains to the vineyards, the Alsace plain and the Black Forest mountains in Germany.
Also culturally speaking, Luxembourg is worth visiting. Packaged between Belgium, Germany and France, Luxembourg was able to absorb the best of the surrounding cultures. The food is as delicate as French cuisine, but it is served as abundantly as in Germany. Today, the population of one of the smallest sovereign countries is quite multicultural, with one of the highest expatriate rates in Europe.
Here, there are many historic buildings to be amazed at, from Sao Jorge Castle to the Santa Justa Elevator and the Ponte il Bridge. Eduardo VII Park is the largest park in the city, and undoubtedly offers the best view of Praça Marquês do Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade and the sparkling Targus River. In addition to the many structures you'll recognize if you're a fan of Game of Thrones, including the Gothic Rector's Palace, this easy-to-navigate city boasts many preserved 16th-century buildings. The old town is full of restaurants, boutiques and tours, all surrounded by the impressive stone wall, where many apartments have been carved on the side.
When you're tired of sightseeing (and that's okay, pretending you're Jon Snow or Daenerys), jump off a cliff (literally) or take a dip in the sparkling Adriatic Sea, or take a ride on the cable car with 360-degree views of the city and water. A quick 10-minute ferry ride will take you to the picturesque island, Lokrum, where visitors can enjoy the panoramic views, stroll through the nature reserve, float on the Dead Sea and visit the ancient monastery. Since it can start to get very cold at the end of August in London, we suggest you take a red eye on The Smoke in June or July. Since schools don't leave until early or mid-June, you'll fight fewer crowds if you visit them before then.
It is known that you sweat a lot at this time of year (between 20 and even 30) and air conditioning is rare, so dress accordingly. The Netherlands prides itself on being green. Not surprisingly, given the country's flat and picturesque terrain, the preferred mode of Dutch transport is a bicycle. The country has 32,000 kilometers of bicycle trails, and it is said that all Dutch people have two bicycles.
You'll see thousands of them on the roads of its capital, Amsterdam, especially in summer. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous places in France. Located in the heart of the Champ de Mars in Paris, the wrought iron tower was originally built to serve as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair. Engineer Gustave Eiffel received a lot of criticism for his design, and people called it a monstrosity and an impossible task: at the time of construction, the 324-meter-high tower (equivalent to an 81-story building) was the tallest structure in the world.
With an exterior wall height of 48 meters and a base area of 24,000 square meters, the Colosseum is an imposing structure. At the peak of its glory, it contained a velarium (a retractable awning to protect spectators during bad weather) and a thick wooden floor covered with sand. Under this floor, an underground maze of tunnels held animals and gladiators before the fights. The prehistoric monument of Stonehenge is one of the most famous monuments in the United Kingdom.
Built between 3000 to. C. and in 2000 to. C., Stonehenge is located in an area of England known for its many burial mounds.
The purpose of Stonehenge remains a mystery. Archaeologists believe it could have been a cemetery dating back to 3000 BC. C. It could also have served as a Neolithic calendar (since the arrangement of stones is set to mark the movements of the sun), a religious place or a scientific observatory.
The stones, which weigh approximately 25 tons each, were transported at least 19 kilometers to their current location. The largest art museum in the world, and the most visited, is located right on the bank of the Seine River. The original 13th-century Louvre palace that once stood here was enlarged and rebuilt over the centuries, resulting in the huge building of nearly 73,000 square meters seen today. Outside, the museum's glass and metal pyramid has become a modern symbol of the Louvre.
It measures 34 meters on each side and 21.6 meters high and is now used as the main entrance to the museum. Of the Louvre's impressive collection of 380,000 objects, about 35,000 are on permanent display. These include not only paintings, but also drawings, sculptures and archaeological items. In addition to Leonardo da Vinci's La Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, the museum also houses the eight-foot-tall sculpture of the winged Victory of Samothrace and the magnificent six by nine meter painting of Napoleon's Coronation.
While the castle itself dates back to the 9th century, some of the other structures within the complex's 70,000 square meters were built centuries later. Some of the most impressive buildings in the Prague Castle complex include St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane from the 16th century. This street of small medieval houses once housed palace guards and goldsmiths, and centuries later, writer Franz Kafka and Nobel laureate Jaroslav Seifert.
Built by order of the Prussian King Frederick William II in the 18th century, the Brandenburg Gate has become the symbol of Berlin. At 26 meters high and more than 65 meters long, the gate is crowned by a chariot or carriage drawn by four horses. Years later, the gate became the unofficial border between East and West Berlin until the construction of the Berlin Wall. And when the Wall fell in 1989, 100,000 people gathered at the Gate to celebrate.
Italy's magical floating city has a wealth of beauty, romance and history to please every visitor. More than 150 canals run through Venice and connect 118 small islands through some 400 bridges and several walkways. Venice's Grand Canal, the city's main water traffic corridor, is flanked by many palaces and churches, including the 15th-century Venetian Gothic Palazzi Barbaro and the Rococo-style Ca' Rezzonico Palace with a facade entirely covered in white marble. At 4,478 metres high, the Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in Europe.
The impressive mountain is located just above the Swiss city of Zermatt, on the border between Switzerland and Italy. A popular hiking destination in the Alps, the Matterhorn is unique because it is a pyramid-shaped mountain that can be climbed on all four sides. For non-climbers, it is also possible to complete a 10-day hike around the mountain. This is considered one of the most beautiful walks in the Alps, which crosses glacial lakes, alpine forests and flowering meadows.
Aptly known as the Venice of the North, Amsterdam is fed by the hundreds of kilometres of grachten (canals) that run through the city. The city has three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht) and more than 1,500 bridges connecting the islands. The Prinsengracht Canal is probably the most famous canal in the Netherlands, as several notable buildings are located along its banks. These include the Anne Frank House; Amsterdam's tallest church, Westerkerk; the 17th-century Deutzen Hofje house and a number of other impressive historical buildings.
The House of Habsburg originally built the palace in the 13th century to house one of the most influential royal families in Europe. Former imperial palace, home to kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hofburg is now the official residence of the president of Austria. The Vienna Hofburg is huge, with 240,000 square meters divided into 18 wings, and much of it is open to the public. The sprawling complex also houses 19 courtyards and more than 2,500 rooms, many of which are still occupied by the people who work and live here.
The complex of palaces and fortresses Alhambra, which literally translates as red, was originally built in 889 d. C., although it did not reach its current appearance and its enormous size of 142,000 square meters until the middle of the 13th century. The construction of the monastery began in 1501 and lasted just over 100 years. The original structure is built with gold-colored limestone, but different kings and architects over the years added their touch through imposing murals, gilded tiled ceilings and many detailed woodwork.
The main entrances to the monastery are through the gates of the Church of Santa Maria, including a 32-meter, two-story side entrance and the smaller south gate, which opens directly to the high altar. The monastery itself has large grounds and gardens, where fountains, 16th-century buildings and pavilions offer much to explore and discover. On the whole, the country of Bosnia (26 per cent) Herzegovina is often overlooked. While many travelers stop by to visit Mostar on a day trip from nearby Dubrovnik (in Croatia), I can say with absolute certainty that this country deserves much more than a day trip.
A few years ago I spent a week with a local family in Blagaj, a small town on the outskirts of Mostar. Of course, it was Mostar who first caught my attention, but after a road trip through the small country of the Balkan Peninsula, I realized that beauty is far beyond the landscape. Hospitality, food, culture and friendship overload are what made this country worth visiting. Do yourself a favor and stay a while.
However, temperatures dropped regularly beyond -20° C, it was a frozen paradise to explore; especially in the wider region, too. Be sure to also visit some of the nearby islands; St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks, which is home to a quaint little church that has been there for over 500 years. With over 300 km of marked trails and hiking trails, it is one of the best places to come and experience nature here in Slovakia.
Be sure to visit some of the stunning caves while you're there, too. Sibiu is probably one of the most beautiful cities in Romania and one of the best destinations in Europe. Sibiu is located in the heart of the famous and beautiful historical province of Transylvania. It's a wonderful combination of history and the vibrant spirit of a modern European city.
These days, as you walk around the Rynek Glowny Market, which has welcomed shoppers for hundreds of years, you're more likely to find tourist t-shirts than basic foods and craft goods, but it's worth a visit. But no matter if you choose to climb to the top of the mountain or relax on the balcony of your guesthouse, we guarantee you an amazing visit to Zagori. For those who are budget-conscious and curious about history, Budapest is one of the best European cities to visit. Basil's Cathedral with colored domes, Lenin's tomb and the Kremlin, which only takes about half a day to visit.
With countless reasons to visit Estonia, the city of Tallinn is a vibrant and exciting city that attracts more and more visitors. Castles, churches and monasteries also decorate the island and offer interesting tours and great photographs. Privacy comes naturally on the islands of Tahiti and offers visitors the space to relax and reconnect and be embraced by Mana. Be sure to visit the Red Wall, a group of iconic buildings in Calpe, painted in pink and blue, its buildings are, with the Peñón de Calpe, one of the symbols of this city.
The Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe for many reasons. And if you like food festivals, you should visit them at the end of September and go to Oktoberfest, a 2-week beer festival that attracts millions of visitors every year to the world-famous “Wiesn”, as the locals call it. Located in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg is a must see when taking a road trip through Europe. .
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