Laurence Ourac Travel Blog: The Ultimate Euro Trip

Europe is swiftly becoming the most popular and most visited tourist destination in the world. In ancient Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted after assuming the form of a dazzling white bull. So, Europe was a mythological queen of Crete, and not a geographical designation.

This great continent is endowed with its world renowned cities, with hundreds of years of history rubbing shoulders with modernism.

London is the capital and most populated city of England and the United Kingdom. London has so much to offer to tourists that one visit may not be enough to admire its beauty and splendor. The best way to go around this city is using the Tube.

The rapid transit system connects the entire city and you can use it to go from one attraction to the other easily. Here are a few of the popular attractions in London.

The Buckingham Palace (1) is the London residence and primary workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is frequently at the midpoint of state junctures and royal hospitality.

British Museum (2)

Churchill War Rooms (3)

Tower of London (4)

The London Eye (5)

St. Paul’s Cathedral (6)

Rome, universally known as City of Seven Hills, is the capital of Italy and has a history that dates back to Julius Caesar. This city can indisputably enchant visitors with its enigma and magic. It is both transcendent and modern with museums and churches alongside designer storefronts and lustrous hotels.

The best way to go around this city is by foot as most of the tourist attractions are bunched together in areas that are at liberty of traffic. You can also use the metro or taxi to tour from one place to another. Tourist attractions in this city include the following:

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is the largest amphitheater in the world, and is considered one of the paramount works of structural design and engineering. (7)

Trevi Fountain (8)

St. Peter’s Basilica (9)

Further captivating spots in Rome include the Basilica di San Clemente, Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Trastevere, Gianicolo Hill, Appian Way, Piazza Navona, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Campo de’ Fiori, , Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Galleria Borghese, and Porta Portese.

Paris on the other hand is recognized as the City of Lights which entices millions of tourists each year. The city is renowned for fashion, food, world class museums and art collection. The popular attractions include :

The Eiffel Tower

Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris (10)

Luxembourg Gardens

Versailles Palace (11)

Aside from these, we also have Paris Catacombs, Centre Pompidou Musee du Louvre, Le Marais, Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre, Musee d’Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier – Opera National de Paris, Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Musée Rodin, and Champs-Élysées.

Amsterdam is tagged as the ultimate destination for romantic getaways, and the best way to get around this city is by using bicycles. The city includes the State Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Artis Zoo, The Resistance Museum, Nine Little Streets, Red Light District, Science Center NEMO, Zandvoort, and Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Amsterdam also showcases Vondelpark, the famous Anne Frank House, and the Heineken Experience.

Vondelpark (12)

Anne Frank House

Heineken Experience

Berlin is a city that sprawls in an artistic renaissance. The immense architectural, historical and natural sights make it one of the most fascinating tourist spots in Europe. Attractions in this city include Viktoriapark, Berlin Zoo, Parliament Reichstag Building, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Pergamonmuseum, TV Tower, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, East Side Gallery, and Charlottenburg Palace.