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Europe: the land where it’s really too easy to make a travel bucket list. With everything from ancient history to modern art, the food to the people, the landscape to the nightlife, there are so many pretty places to see and things to do. You can go from eating a freshly made crepe on the street to visiting a museum that’s been open for over 500 years in the space of one moment.
Mhm… now that we think about it, this could actually be the hardest part: figuring out how to narrow down all of the top attractions to see in Europe into a single bucket list!
Fortunately, we’ve done some of the legwork for you already. If you’re looking for somewhere cool to go for Christmas or your Europe trip next year, look no further — we’ve carefully selected the very best places to visit in Europe! This handy-dandy guide will help you plan your next trip across your favorite cities in Europe so you can see ALL of its best bits without compromising.
Yeah, we know. You’ll find that some of our list’s submissions can be pretty… touristy. But we’re still talking about the best European attractions, and as such, they’re unmissable! Can you even say you have been to the old continent if you haven’t seen the Colosseum or Westminster Abbey?
Just trust us — this list is a perfect addition if you’re planning your first trip to Europe or looking for new beautiful spots near your home base. From romantic getaways to historical sites and everything in between, these destinations have something for every globetrotter!
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#1
Norwegian Fjords In Norway
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#2
Monastery Of The Holy Trinity In Kalampaka, Greece
#3
Loch Ness In Scotland
Headless Roach 3 years ago
I can see a small shade a bit to the right. Oh god is moving! Who do I call to report this? Oh... it's just a small fly on my phone screen. Nvm
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Jack Burton 1 year ago
not much to see in this particular Loch, i would not plan this one specifically, lots of lochs and some more beautiful.
#4
Sagrada Família In Barcelona, Spain
#5
Roman Baths In Bath, United Kingdom
#6
Prague Castle In Prague, Czech Republic
Jack Burton 1 year ago
I remember the walk after a big party night ! But the visit worth it for sure
#7
Mont Saint-Michel In Normandy, France
gerard julien 3 years ago
not far from it : Saint Malo : Saint-Malo became notorious as the home of the corsairs, French privateers and sometimes pirates. saint-malo...8d1802.jpg 
#8
Plaza De España In Seville, Spain
Cathy 2 years ago (edited)
I think it is more of a canal (man made). Beautiful there though
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#9
Edinburgh Castle In Edinburgh, Scotland
30_Helens_Agree 3 years ago
Going back here in a few months and the time can’t go by fast enough.
#10
Suomenlinna In Helsinki, Finland
#11
Florence Cathedral In Florence, Italy
#12
Spiš Castle In Žehra, Slovakia
#13
Parthenon, Acropolis In Athens, Greece
#14
Hungarian Parliament Building In Budapest, Hungary
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
How do they get the grass on the front lawn to look all glassy and smooth?
#15
Pantheon In Rome, Italy
#16
The Louvre In France, Paris
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
be aware you may need more than a day if you want to fully view the entire gallery. It is absolutely humongous... also, don't bother with the Mona Lisa, it 99.9% likely WILL be crowded and you WILL NOT be able to get a closer look at it. Instead, I'd go view and admire some of the lesser known artworks rather than the one we can see online/in books etc all the time. xP
#17
Stonehenge In Wiltshire, United Kingdom
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Don't bother unless you have a specific reason to visit. It is miles from civilization and is just what you see in the pictures- a ring of stones.
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
It's worth visiting during the solstice, but other than that, not really much point.
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Robert Trebor 3 years ago
I went back when you could walk among the stones (1972). Totally amazing.
#18
Interlaken In Switzerland
30_Helens_Agree 3 years ago
Just got back from Switzerland and I’m convinced it’s not a real country. It’s a made up fairytale. It’s too beautiful to be real.
#21
Colosseum In Rome, Italy
#22
Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria, Germany
#23
Milan Cathedral In Milan, Italy
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
“Alex, I’ll take European Churches for $1000.” “In what European city is the Milan Cathedral located?” “What is Paris?” (American contestant.) (I’m American, so no downvoting allowed.)
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Beware of massive queues but if the weather is nice take a tour up onto the roof
#24
Alhambra In Granada, Spain
#25
Lichtenstein Castle In Lichtenstein, Germany
anotherpanda 3 years ago
This one is, it's a town somewhere in the middle of nowhere between Stuttgart and Lake Constance.
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#26
Trevi Fountain In Rome, Italy
#27
Big Ben In London, United Kingdom
Pat Bond 3 years ago
Originally the Clock tower but renamed to the Elizabeth Tower for the Queens diamond Jubilee, the bell is Big Ben.
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
And the actual clock is called Clocky McClockFace, if I’m not mistaken.
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#28
Frederiksborg Palace In Hillerød, Denmark
#29
Van Gogh Museum In Amsterdam, Netherlands
#30
Mosque–cathedral Of Córdoba In Córdoba , Spain
#31
Sistine Chapel In Vatican City
#33
Uffizi Gallery In Florence, Italy
#34
Spree Forest In Brandenburg, Germany
#36
Christiania In Copenhagen, Denmark
#37
Schönbrunn Palace In Vienna, Austria
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Walk down the gardens to the rear of the waterfall where you can look back at the palace throughthe falling water. Great photo spot.
#38
Cologne Cathedral In Cologne, Germany
#39
St. Stephen's Cathedral In Vienna, Austria
#40
Tower Of London In London, United Kingdom
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
“For the win… In which European city is the Tower of London located?” “Ummm…”
#41
Saint Peter's Square In Vatican City
Robert B 3 years ago
Are we though? And given the church’s history, don’t they kinda deserve it?
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Berlin Wall In Berlin, Germany
#44
Hohenzollern Castle In Baden-Württemberg, Germany
#45
The Matterhorn Mountain In Switzerland, Zermatt
#46
Hohenschwangau Castle In Bavaria, Germany
#47
Schloss Sansoussi In Berlin, Germany
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
I’m starting to realize that Germany has a lot of cool things to see.
#48
St Paul's Cathedral In London, England
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
See, up there, atop the dome? It's called "the Lantern" and the view from the gallery outside is WOW!
#51
Park Güell In Barcelona, Spain
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Tale a tram ride up as it on a steep hill.Great views of the city and loads of features by Gaudi.
#52
The British Museum In London, United Kingdom
John Dwyer 3 years ago
After a look round here pop over the road for a pint in 'The Museum' pub.
#53
Palace Of Versailles In Versailles, France
#55
Leaning Tower Of Pisa In Pisa, Italy
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
Somebody grab that thing! (But on a more serious Note, I have been to see this and I just have to say that it is leaning way, way, way more than it looks in photos. I refused to walk under it…)
#56
Spanish Steps In Rome, Italy
#57
Reichstag Building In Berlin, Germany
#58
Rouen Cathedral In Rouen, France
#60
Pisa Cathedral In Pisa, Italy
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
(Photo must have been taken with a fish eye lens, that building on the right looks crooked.)
#61
Alcázar Of Segovia In Segovia, Spain
#62
Cathedral Of Santiago De Compostela In Santiago De Compostela, Spain
#63
St. Peter's Basilica In Vatican City
#64
Tower Bridge In London, United Kingdom
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Google the Times the bridge is being opened and go up to the walkways where you can look straight down through the glass walkway.
#65
Notre Dame De Paris In Paris, France
Bex 3 years ago
You can visit the outside - but it (and the roof particularly) doesn't quite look like this anymore.
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#67
Piazza San Marco In Venice, Italy
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
That is actually the Doge's Palace, and the Piazetta leading to the Piazza, which is beyond the tower.
#68
Arc De Triomphe In Paris, France
#70
Kunsthistorisches Museum In Vienna, Austria
#71
Heroes Square In Budapest, Hungary
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Not really that exciting. Visit if nearby but not worth a special trip.
#72
Piazza Della Signoria In Florence, Italy
#74
Frauenkirche Dresden In Dresden, Germany
#75
Victoria And Albert Museum In London, England
John Dwyer 3 years ago
Don't forget museums are free to visit in England. Some private exhibitions are payable.
#76
Hofbräuhaus Am Platzl In Munich, Germany
#78
St. Vitus Cathedral In Prague, Czech Republic
Marek Čtrnáct 3 years ago
Took over 500 years to build! Not because it's that complex but because we're slow
#84
Westminster Abbey In The City Of Westminster, London, England
#85
The Basilica Of Sacré Coeur De Montmartre In Paris, France
#86
Musee D'orsay In Paris, France
#87
La Ramble In Barcelona, Spain
Ines Olabarria-Smith 3 years ago
Nevero happened to me in any of my several stays.
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#91
Red Light District In Amsterdam, Netherlands
#92
Palace Of Fontainebleau In Paris, France
#93
Berliner Fernsehturm In Berlin, Germany
#96
Palais Garnier In Paris, France
#97
Olympiastadion In Berlin, Germany
kitten levels tokyo 3 years ago
I didn’t think I knew German, but I’m pretty sure I know what that first word means.
#98
Basilica Of St Denis In Saint-Denis, France
#99
Manneken Pis In Brussels, Belgium
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Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
This list is a proof that many places and countries are still vastly underappreciated. There is so much more to Europe than (mostly) France, Italy and Germany. I hope that the readers of this forum, after visiting the aforementioned countries (which is a must, alright), will still be curious and eager to get further off the beaten tracks. I promise - you will be rewarded!
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
Gotta add the beautiful Peleș castle in Romania to this list. not to mention the carpathian mountains, Corvinilor Castle, Bran Castle, Valea Cetatii Cave... just to name a few.
Chrissyfox 3 years ago
Been to quite a few of these. Still many to go. I would add Pere Lachaise cemetery and Notre Dame in Paris.
Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
This list is a proof that many places and countries are still vastly underappreciated. There is so much more to Europe than (mostly) France, Italy and Germany. I hope that the readers of this forum, after visiting the aforementioned countries (which is a must, alright), will still be curious and eager to get further off the beaten tracks. I promise - you will be rewarded!
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
Gotta add the beautiful Peleș castle in Romania to this list. not to mention the carpathian mountains, Corvinilor Castle, Bran Castle, Valea Cetatii Cave... just to name a few.
Chrissyfox 3 years ago
Been to quite a few of these. Still many to go. I would add Pere Lachaise cemetery and Notre Dame in Paris.
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