Saturday, October 06, 2007

10 Interesting Places In Europe

By David Dutton

From the rolling greens of Scotland to the beautiful ancient ruins of Greece, there are a variety of interesting places to visit in Europe. Take a trip to Europe and your most difficult decision is going to be which places to visit during your vacation.

Some of the major cities on this diverse continent include London, Paris, Venice, Rome, Madrid, and Frankfurt.

Since there are so many interesting places to visit in Europe, you may need a bit of help deciding where to go. The following are 10 of the best places to visit for a great time.

Eiffel Tower - Known as one of the most famous landmarks in the world, there is no structure that has ever been built like the Eiffel Tower. The tower is 984 feet high and one of the tallest buildings in the world. The view of Paris from the tower is a definitely must see if you are in Europe.

Acropolis - If you are interested in history, one historical site in Europe that you won't want to miss is the Acropolis. Located in Athens, you'll see sites such as the Parthenon, sites built as far back as the 5th Century BC. Not only will you get to have a close up look at all these ancient buildings and ruins, but you'll also get a great view of the city of Athens from here as well.

The Roman Coliseum - Another of the many interesting places to visit in Europe is the Roman Coliseum. This grand site was originally a huge amphitheater that could seat more than 50,000 people. With amazing ancient architecture, even in disrepair, this is a magnificent site that you definitely have to see.

Tower Bridge - Since 1894, this beautifully designed bridge has been standing over the River Thames in the city of London. From the bridge's beautiful walkways you can see some breathtaking views of London. You can also visit the engine rooms containing the steam engines that power the bridge. Whether you go in the day or at night, this is a breathtaking must-see.

Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle is another of the most interesting places to visit in Europe. It is over 1,000 years old and once you see this magnificent castle you'll soon understand why more than a million people visit it each year. You can tour the castle, enjoy the views and visit the surrounding gardens as well.

Buckingham Palace - Since 1837 Buckingham Palace has been the residence of British royalty, and what would a trip to Europe be without taking the time to see the home of the Queen of England. If you visit during August or September you'll even be able to see inside the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace.

Big Ben - The world's largest turret clock tower, Big Ben is one of the best known landmarks in London and definitely one of the most interesting places to visit in Europe. Although it is not open for public tours, it looks spectacular, especially at night when it is all lit up.

La Sagrada Familia - While in Europe, another must see is the unfinished church La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, designed and worked on by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. Unfortunately, he died before the structure was completed. With amazingly designed towers and innovative architecture, however, this is an excellent place to visit while in Europe.

Cathedral Notre-Dame - No visit to France is complete without stopping by the Cathedral Notre-Dame. History buffs will enjoy the rich history of this attraction while art lovers will enjoy the beautiful statues, columns and windows.

St. Michaeliskirche - Right in Hamburgh, Germany, is the beautiful St. Michaeliskirche, known locally as Michl. During the day you can enter the church for free. However, if you choose to go up to the top of the spire, you will have to pay a small but worthwhile fee for its beautiful view of Hamburg.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

4 OF OUT TEN ISN'T BAD FOR ME :) YOU'VE FORGOTTEN BERLIN THOUGH IT IS BRIMMING WITH HISTORY AND LIFE! X

Unknown said...

I've been already to some places in Europe and have seen some of that beautiful spots shown in the pictures above. I've been to Paris and I've seen the Eiffel tower , it is so nice and great tower ever I've seen in my life. Another is the Roman Coliseum, very huge like a big dome theater. To have a travels in Europe is really a wise decision to each because 100% no regrets, also the accommodation there is very satisfying, like their hotels and restaurants.

Travel and Tour said...

Yes Eiffel Tower was the best tower also I'd ever visited. I am also planning to visit the leaning tower of Pisa, have you visited that tower already? They said it is historical because of its position which is almost collapsing on the ground but still, solid to destroy. Also that Roman Coliseum, I really wish I could go within these days there for I'm so eager to look at it.

Junexpress said...

I thinks its not just 10 but still have lots. How about their beaches, their restaurants and their hotels.? Isn't they're re not interesting. Next month we will be having a tour in Europe too and I'm too excited.

Microcontroller projects said...

Europe contains ten interesting places, in which Eiffel Tower is one of the seven wonders of the world. Europe is pretty place.