Introduction

The Atlantic and Mediterranean Europe are home to some of the most famous places in the world. You could spend your entire life exploring these destinations, and still not see everything. If you want to visit Europe but aren’t sure where to go first, here are some must-see places that will give you an introduction to this amazing part of the world:

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle located in the English county of Wiltshire. It is one of the most famous sites in the world and has become a symbol of British culture. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones from 5 to 20 metres (16–66 ft) high, with each standing stone around 4 metres (13 ft) wide and weighing about 25 tons. The stones were set up during three different phases starting around 3000 BC and ending around 1600 BC.

The first phase was built between 3000 BC and 2640 BC, but it wasn’t until some time later—between 2400 BC and 2300 BC—that a second phase began: a small ditch was dug to form an inner circle within which nine bluestones were erected; these stones are thought to have come from Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales (where they can still be found today). The third phase includes some holes on the outer edge that may have been used for ceremonial purposes; it also included two further concentric rings inside this one-hundred feet diameter structure

Colosseum

• Located in Rome, Italy
• Built in 70 AD by Emperor Vespasian
• The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles and dramas. The Colosseum held 50 000 spectators during its peak time (80 AD).

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a true marvel of engineering. Gustave Eiffel designed it and had it built for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, which was celebrating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

The tower itself is made of over 19,000 tons of iron and steel; it’s 1,063 feet tall (324 meters). The whole structure weighs 7,300 tons—that’s about as much as 80 fully-loaded Boeing 747 airplanes!

More than 250 million visitors have visited the Eiffel Tower since its construction in 1889; today around 6 million people come each year to see this architectural symbol of France.

Notre-Dame

Notre-Dame is a Gothic cathedral in Paris, France. It was built in the 12th century and completed in 1345. It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris.

Notre-Dame was built to replace an earlier church which had been destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve 1134, during King Louis VI’s reign (1120–1137). The new building (the fourth church on this site) was consecrated by Pope Alexander III on 7 December 1163 but only completed down to its roof around 1200; it was dedicated to Our Lady when construction began under Maurice de Sully, Bishop of Paris (1160–1177), who probably inaugurated it in 1163 or even earlier. In 1230 Bishop Etienne Marcon began work on a new chapel dedicated to Saint Denis (which has since been replaced by one dedicated to Saint Michael) and connected it with the nave by three flying buttresses which were later demolished during 1885 renovations that also saw much decoration added inside Notre Dame Cathedral itself, including stained glass windows depicting biblical figures.[5]

Acropolis

The Acropolis is a symbol of Athens. It’s one of the most famous monuments in Greece and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. In 1987, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today, this ancient site attracts millions of tourists every year who want to see what remains of its temples and monuments—and get an idea of how they were built thousands of years ago.

St. Peter’s Basilica

A visit to Vatican City is perhaps one of the most religious and spiritual experiences you can have in Europe. As the home of the Pope, it’s full of history and culture. St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world, built by Constantine I—the first Christian emperor after his conversion to Catholicism—to house St. Peter’s tomb inside. It was also built over an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter (which explains why it looks so similar to a Roman building). The interior walls are lined with marble columns, mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from Jesus’ life; there are also many chapels located around its perimeter that honor various saints.

The most impressive thing about this place? Its sheer scale: at over 605 feet long by 345 feet wide by 136 feet high it is truly immense!

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Europe!

Europe is full of beautiful places to visit. There are many different types of places that you can choose to visit based on your interests, whether they be historical, architectural, or natural wonders. Some of the most famous places in Europe include London and Paris, but there are also many other unique cities that offer a different experience for tourists. Some of these include:

• Barcelona (Spain)
• Rome (Italy)
• Lisbon (Portugal)

Conclusion

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Europe! If you’re looking to get away from it all and explore, then you should definitely consider visiting one of these destinations. I hope this blog has given you some inspiration for your next trip.