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Seven European Landmarks You Absolutely Need to See
Here are seven European landmarks a tourists should see if they’re visiting the continent — a real bucket list!
The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Of course you’re going to visit the Eiffel Tower. This Parisian edifice, built in 1889, was not much liked when it was first built. Now, of course, it’s one of the most beloved and visited landmarks on earth.
The Parthenon, Athens, Greece
The Parthenon is a stunningly beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of Athens, Greece. It’s been round since 438 B. C. and is currently being restored while the Greek government still has money.
30 St. Mary Axe, London, UK
Londoners call it the Gherkin, but it more resembles those dud bombs that one finds in old Bugs Bunny cartoons. Forty stories tall, the top floor bar has a panoramic view of the city.
The Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
This is a beautiful and fun amusement park/garden in Copenhagen, opened in 1843. Check out the rides, the lake, and the improbable pagoda!
What’s left of the Berlin Wall, Germany
This monument to the Cold War is now a place where artists fearlessly express themselves.
Basilica of the Sagrada Famlia in Barcelona, Spain
Antoni Gaud’s amazing, beautifully weird, never finished church is now the symbol of Barcelona.
The Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
A tourist can get beautifully lost in this ancient complex of temples, shrines and government buildings in the heart of Rome.