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15 European Destinations And What To Do Once You Get There

Europe in all of its travel-glory.

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15 European Destinations And What To Do Once You Get There
Jordan Reynolds

I'm no expert on travel. I've been a few places including Paris, London, Italy and Kenya, but I have a plethora of other places I would like to visit, many of which are in Europe.

Europe, full of culture, history and really good food, is a major tourist hub that attracts millions upon millions of travelers every year. From the Eiffel Tower to the Colosseum, Europe has a lot to offer rookie and seasoned travelers alike. If you're ever lucky enough to cross the ocean, here are some places you should definitely put on your bucket list:

1. London, England

What to do: Visit Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, take a boat ride along the River Thames, eat fish and chips, ride the London Eye for a birds-eye view of the city and climb the 528 steps to the top of St. Paul's Cathedral. Oh, and mind the gap when taking the Tube from one place to the other!

2. Paris, France

What to do: Visit the Louvre where you'll see artwork such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Venus de Milo, visit the Eiffel Tower and climb up the 704 steps to the top (or stand in line for the elevator), travel along the Champs-Élysées to reach the Arc de Triomphe (and if you're feeling extra athletic, climb the 284 steps to the top.) Make your way to Notre Dame where you can hear the Emmanuel Bell ring in every hour, and end your trip with a cruise along the Seine River.

3. Madrid, Spain


What to do: Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Prado National Museum (which houses artwork from Goya, Velazquez and Rubens) and the Gateway of the Sun. If you're a soccer fan, make sure to check out a Real Madrid game at Bernabeu Stadium.

4. Athens, Greece


What to do: Visit the Parthenon settled on top of the Acropolis, along with the Temple of Athena Nike. You should also visit the Acropolis Museum while you're in the area, and if you're an art history fanatic, the Byzantine Museum is a can't-miss. Make sure to try their native foods such as, gyros and their local olives.

5. Amsterdam, The Netherlands


What to do: Visit the Anne Frank house to see where the family took sanctuary during World War II, take a boat ride through the canals and visit the Van Gogh Museum.

6. Rome, Italy


What to do: Take a tour of the Colosseum to get transported back in time to gladiatorial contests, visit the Roman Forums, try authentic Italian food, visit the Parthenon, make a wish in the Trevi Fountain, spend some leisure time in the Piazza Novana and make your way to the Vatican, where you can see Michelangelo's most famous work in the Sistine Chapel.

7. Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is more of a scenery place to visit rather than a city full of monuments.

What to do: You should visit Altstadt, the old town of Zurich, and do some shopping and site-seeing. You can take some time to hike up Uetilberg Mountain, and take a cruise along the Limmat.

8. Florence, Italy


What to do: Visit the Florence Cathedral where you can see Brunelleschi's Last Judgment painted on the ceiling of the Il Duomo, which also features Giotto's Campanile. Take a tour of the Uffizi, housing artwork from Botticelli, Caravaggio and Raphael and then make your way to the Academia, home of Michelangelo's David. If you're looking for expensive shopping, go through the Ponte Vecchio.

9. Versailles, France


What to do: Take a tour through the Palace of Versailles, Louis XIV's palace, where you can see the famous Hall of Mirrors and the beautiful Gardens of Versailles.

10. Berlin, Germany


What to do: Visit Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building and the Berlin Wall. All of which are famous monuments of the city. The East Side Gallery would be interesting to see if you like street art, and the Pergamon Museum is a good place to visit if you like art history. It houses Islamic artwork, Middle East artwork and artwork from the Antiquity.

11. Prague, Czech Republic


What to do: Visit Old Town Square, a beautiful place to enjoy the city, Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral. A main part of the city is the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, and the Prague astronomical clock is a medievel clock that is a must-see. You can also take a food tour in Prague that features local Czech food and drinks.

12. Budapest, Hungary


What to do: Visit the Hungarian Parliament building, the Chain Bridge (shown above), the Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica which hosts regular concerts. The Szechenyi thermal bath features a grand spa with in and outdoor pools. The Buda Castle houses Hungarian kings and now hosts festivals.

13. Stockholm, Sweden


What to do: Visit Vasa Museum, Galma Stan, Stockholm Palace and Drottningholm Palace. If you're looking for a day-excursion, The Djurgården is an island that features museums (including the Vasa Museum), galleries, an amusement park and zoo.

14. Dublin, Ireland


What to do: Visit Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison-turned-museum, the Phoenix Park which has a zoo, the National Museum of Ireland and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Again, if you're a soccer or even music fan, Croke Park is a historic place to visit or even check out a game.

15. St. Petersburg, Russia

What to do: For art history fanatics, visit the Hermitage Museum and the Russian Museum. Possibly the most famous site in Russia is the Church of the Savior on Blood, where you can take a tour. You should also visit St. Isaac's Cathedral and Winter Palace. As for food, you should try borscht and pelmeny.

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