The Best European Cities To Visit
October 19th, 2010 by Mark Walters, under Vacation Destinations. No Comments
If you’re looking for the most popular city break in Europe, look no further than Paris. After all, 45 million visitors a year can’t be wrong! Paris is the most visited tourist destination in the world with over twenty times the population of the city visiting every year. Paris is the city of romance and love, and with a number of fantastic restaurants and bistros available within the city, you’ll never be short of gastronomical treats. If culture’s more your thing, Paris’s many art museums and fashion houses should be right up your street.
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in south western Europe. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona is steeped in architectural history with museums, churches and markets situated all over the city. Barcelona is a very humid city, so you may be better off visiting outside of peak times. Anything above 23 degrees Celsius can feel very uncomfortable due to humidity levels. Barcelona is easily accessible by plane or rail with travel links situated all over Europe.
Berlin is a stunning, culturally-rich city situated in eastern Germany. Since Germany was reunified after the 1989 fall of the Berlin wall, the city has grown into a cosmopolitan, cultural giant of Europe. It’s highly recommended that you visit the Brandenburg Gate, Bundestag and Berliner Dom for views of the amazing architecture that Berlin has to offer. There’s plenty to see for arty and cultural types, with lots of museums and art galleries situated across the city which is famous for its culture.
The multicultural city of London in the United Kingdom boasts a wealth of world-famous landmarks and attractions including the London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. You can travel around the city with ease using the popular London Underground train system and travel into the city is easy using any of the city’s five major airports. The city boasts a number of districts, each with its own unique nuances and specialties in culture and architecture.
Rome is not only the capital of Italy; it was once the capital of the world. The planet’s greatest global civilization rose from the fabric of this great city which is still home to the center of the Roman Catholic religion in the Vatican City as well as timely reminders if the city’s vibrant history in the Coliseum, Santa Maria and Pantheon. The popular Roma Pass allows you free access to the public transport system, ensuring it’s quick, easy and affordable to travel around the city.
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