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Picture 746 million people living in 50 (+6) countries, speaking 24 (official) languages in a continent that stretches 3,930,000 sq mi. Yep, we’re talking Europe. The precious land of long history, incredible culture, countless destinations, and people, the majority of whom are bilinguals.

But in order to really get the European lifestyle and all the quirks that come with it, you have to step outside the tourist comfort zone. Luckily, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated entirely to all things European, so we can get a better glimpse of the sung “old world.”

With a whopping 2.9M members, r/Europe has a collection of some of the most interesting things that happen here. Be sure to upvote your favorite posts!

#1

A Bridge For Wildlife To Cross The Road In Veluwe, The Netherlands

A Bridge For Wildlife To Cross The Road In Veluwe, The Netherlands

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#2

In Poland, We Are Slowly Getting Rid Of Advertisements And Billboards Madness

In Poland, We Are Slowly Getting Rid Of Advertisements And Billboards Madness

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A very laudable decision. Cities shouldn't be looking like shopping malls. Getting rid of all those eyesores improves the quality of life. Well done, Poland!

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Medieval House Built In 1509 In Argentan, Orne, France

Medieval House Built In 1509 In Argentan, Orne, France

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It’s one thing to see the old European countries, their tiny streets and delicious movies on a TV screen, and another if you actually spend some more time there. It takes time to uncover any country, and we are speaking 50 (6+) crammed in one continent!

#4

Today 20 Years Ago At The Strike Of Midnight, The Mayor Of Amsterdam Married 4 Gay Couples As The Netherlands Became The First Country In The World To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

Today 20 Years Ago At The Strike Of Midnight, The Mayor Of Amsterdam Married 4 Gay Couples As The Netherlands Became The First Country In The World To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

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Andy Acceber
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congrats! I wonder how long some of those couples had been together before they were finally able to marry. Let the rights that have been granted, never be taken away.

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Belarus People React To Lukashenko's Prohibition Of Pro-Democratic Flags

Belarus People React To Lukashenko's Prohibition Of Pro-Democratic Flags

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Bear Hall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One has to be creative on every possible way when faces oppression. And having sense of humor doesn't hurt either.

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One family of five who call themselves ‘wanderlusters' have been travelling the whole world as they are focused on adventure and travel to all of their bucket list destinations. “We are a family of five, Jolene (Mum), Andrzej (Dad), Katie-Lee, Lily Anabella and Avalee-Rose (our three daughters),” they told us. The family shares their journeys on their Wanderlust Storytellers blog that brings enthusiasm and excitement back to family-focused travel.

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With so much hands-on experience and knowledge of various cultures, Bored Panda reached out to them to share their impressions of Europe and how it differs from all the other corners of the world they’ve visited. “Europe is a world in itself, full of culture, music and friendly people,” they said and added that “It is filled to the brim with history, delicious food, fascinating architecture and extraordinary sight-seeing.”

#7

She (Sanna Marin) Is The New 34 Years Old Prime Minister Of Finland

She (Sanna Marin) Is The New 34 Years Old Prime Minister Of Finland

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More countries need leaders of a similar age as the decisions these leaders make are one they actually have to live with for more than half of their lives so they are more likely to tread carefully...

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#8

Polish Women Fighting For Their Rights!

Polish Women Fighting For Their Rights!

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#9

In Wroclaw, Poland Each Cathedral And Even The Rivers Have A Tactile Model Nearby For Blind People To See Them Too

In Wroclaw, Poland Each Cathedral And Even The Rivers Have A Tactile Model Nearby For Blind People To See Them Too

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Moreover, what’s unique about the old continent is that “Europe is a destination where one can travel through a number of countries in one day, speak and listen to all different languages, immerse in tons of attractions and get to experience the local way of life with ease.”

#10

The Sentiment In Scotland Is One I Fully Agree With

The Sentiment In Scotland Is One I Fully Agree With

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Carrie Laughs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree and I'm in the South of England. Never voted for the prat and didn't want Brexit.

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#11

Tesco In Slovakia Opened With Empty Shelves. They Wanted To Show Their Customers How It Would Look Like If All Bees And Butterflies Would Become Extinct

Tesco In Slovakia Opened With Empty Shelves. They Wanted To Show Their Customers How It Would Look Like If All Bees And Butterflies Would Become Extinct

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#12

Trinity College In Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College In Dublin, Ireland

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The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) In Kromlau, Germany

The Devil's Bridge (Rakotzbrücke) In Kromlau, Germany

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Wanderluster dad Andrzej Ejmont said that what he loves about Europe the most “is the ability to take a number of amazing road trips, eat a vast variety of food, get to meet and become one of the locals, and that all of the European countries are within a skip and a hop.”

#14

The True Heroes Of Greece At This Moment. Firefighters Sleep Exhausted After An Intense Night Fighting The Biggest Wildfire Of Attica In Decades

The True Heroes Of Greece At This Moment. Firefighters Sleep Exhausted After An Intense Night Fighting The Biggest Wildfire Of Attica In Decades

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Sapna Sarfare
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Huge hug to the true heroes... gosh, it must have been tremendously exhausting..

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#16

Merkel Calling Out Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov For Wearing Mask Wrong

Merkel Calling Out Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov For Wearing Mask Wrong

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#17

The Netherlands Looks Like An Old Master’s Painting This Weekend

The Netherlands Looks Like An Old Master’s Painting This Weekend

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If you’re thinking of traveling Europe, Andrzej recommends checking it out by car. “This way you are in charge of your itinerary and you can venture out to see the 'back streets' of each country and at your own pace,” he said. Moreover, “The beauty of Europe can be found in some of the most unexpected places. And then you can truly be amazed,” he concluded.

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#18

Vilnius Has Put Up A Statue That Offers A “Portal” To The Polish City Of Lublin, Allowing People To See Each Other In Real Time

Vilnius Has Put Up A Statue That Offers A “Portal” To The Polish City Of Lublin, Allowing People To See Each Other In Real Time

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Andy Acceber
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally cool. If we had that in the U.S., I'd wager at least 1 out of every 10 lookers would be mooning or flipping off the other.

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#20

The Statue Of Jakub Wejher, The Founder Of A Polish Town Wejherowo, Looks Like Darth Vader When It's Snowing

The Statue Of Jakub Wejher, The Founder Of A Polish Town Wejherowo, Looks Like Darth Vader When It's Snowing

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Three decades after the fall of communism, the European Union, which stands at the heart of modern Europe, gets mostly favorable marks from the countries surveyed. Across the 14 EU member countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, a median of 67% hold favorable views of the European Union while 31% have an unfavorable view.

#21

Traditional Gowns And Braids Of The Pomak Village Of Startsevo, Bulgaria

Traditional Gowns And Braids Of The Pomak Village Of Startsevo, Bulgaria

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#22

Us Embassy In Berlin Today

Us Embassy In Berlin Today

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#23

'bear And Raven' Is The Finnish Nature Picture Of The Year

'bear And Raven' Is The Finnish Nature Picture Of The Year

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#24

In 2018, Annamaria Horvathova, A Roma Girl From Slovakia Won A Running Race Wearing Just Ballerinas On Her Feet. Last Week, She Became A 1500m Champion Of Slovakia In Her Age Group

In 2018, Annamaria Horvathova, A Roma Girl From Slovakia Won A Running Race Wearing Just Ballerinas On Her Feet. Last Week, She Became A 1500m Champion Of Slovakia In Her Age Group

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Andy Acceber
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame on anyone blaming her for being 16 and pregnant. I don't know what sex-ed is like in Slovakia or how expensive condoms are, but I'm betting a child who was winning races in ballet flats doesn't have obscene amounts of money or social privilege. Cut the teen some slack.

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Meanwhile, many Central and Eastern European countries hold strongly positive views of the political union. 7 in 10 or more in Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and nonmember Ukraine give the EU favorable marks, including at least 2 in 10 among these countries who say they have a very favorable view. Likewise, Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy also hold a very positive outlook toward the EU.

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#25

Newly Discovered Just Outside Of Verona, What Could Be This Year's Biggest Discovery - An Almost Entirely Intact Roman Mosaic Villa Floor!

Newly Discovered Just Outside Of Verona, What Could Be This Year's Biggest Discovery - An Almost Entirely Intact Roman Mosaic Villa Floor!

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jpaul
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

roman villas are fascinating. what illustrates better roman art of living

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#26

Neo-Gothic Apartment House In Budapest, Hungary. Built Around 1894

Neo-Gothic Apartment House In Budapest, Hungary. Built Around 1894

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#27

Christmas Market 2019, Dresden, Germany

Christmas Market 2019, Dresden, Germany

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Eric C.
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dresden is a cool market. It's been running for nearly 600 years.

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Meanwhile In Germany

Meanwhile In Germany

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some background: This is some spot where it is perfectly acceptable to bathe and sun naked. (People in western and northern Europe are not half as hang-up about nudity like the US.) The sow stole his laptop (in the yellow bag). After stepping in the box, the sow lost speed and dropped the bag reuniting the man with his laptop and providing mankind with some really hysterical pictures. Yes, the woman taking the pictures asked for the man's permission to post them on social media, good for her.

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According to Pew Center, views of the economy play a large role in how people generally view the European Union. According to their study, those who think their country’s economic situation is good are more likely to have a favorable opinion of the EU in most countries surveyed.

“In Sweden, for example, 81% of those who think the Swedish economy is in good shape also have a positive view of the EU; just 42% of those who think the economy is functioning poorly share that sentiment,” the study stated.

#29

Experiment In Estonia: Instead Of Getting A Speeding Ticket, Drivers Who Exceed The Limit Have To Stop And Wait For A 'Time Out' To Pass Before They Can Continue Their Journey

Experiment In Estonia: Instead Of Getting A Speeding Ticket, Drivers Who Exceed The Limit Have To Stop And Wait For A 'Time Out' To Pass Before They Can Continue Their Journey

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LostSoul
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PERFECT idea! Losing time is more punishment than paying a fine. I LOVE THIS!!!!

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#30

Oldest Door Still In Use In Rome, At The Pantheon. Cast In Bronze For Emperor Hadrian's Rebuilding, It Dates From About 115 Ad. Each Door Is Solid Bronze 2.3 M Wide & 7.5 M High, Yet So Well Balanced They Can Be Pushed Or Pulled Open Easily By One Person

Oldest Door Still In Use In Rome, At The Pantheon. Cast In Bronze For Emperor Hadrian's Rebuilding, It Dates From About 115 Ad. Each Door Is Solid Bronze 2.3 M Wide & 7.5 M High, Yet So Well Balanced They Can Be Pushed Or Pulled Open Easily By One Person

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Bear Hall
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was the picture made a second before she fell backwards leaning on the door?

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#31

European Parliament Has Voted In Favour Of A Universal Charger For Mobile Devices. 582 - 40

European Parliament Has Voted In Favour Of A Universal Charger For Mobile Devices. 582 - 40

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#32

Swedish Fans Excited About Today's Match

Swedish Fans Excited About Today's Match

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#33

In Germany You Can Play Pong With The Person On The Other Side Of Traffic Lights

In Germany You Can Play Pong With The Person On The Other Side Of Traffic Lights

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LesAnimaux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should have these in Rome too! You wait forever for the green light and once it's green it's like 'YOU HAVE ONE AND A HALF SECOND TO CROSS GOOD LUCK'

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The Netherlands - 1966

The Netherlands - 1966

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dutch people are so brave and skilled with their bikes. Its impressive

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#35

Sailors Saluting A War Veteran, Leningrad 1989

Sailors Saluting A War Veteran, Leningrad 1989

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An Old Albanian Lady Dining With Her Dead Husband & Children Who Were Killed In 1999 During The War

An Old Albanian Lady Dining With Her Dead Husband & Children Who Were Killed In 1999 During The War

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A French Woman With Her Baguette And Six Bottles Of Wine, Paris, France, 1945

A French Woman With Her Baguette And Six Bottles Of Wine, Paris, France, 1945

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#38

Heat Wave In Rovaniemi, Finland (66°30′n)

Heat Wave In Rovaniemi, Finland (66°30′n)

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even Rudolph and his buddies decided to go to the beach for the day!

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#39

Miniature Traffic Playground In Copenhagen Where Kids Learn To Bike In Traffic

Miniature Traffic Playground In Copenhagen Where Kids Learn To Bike In Traffic

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need them to drive cars too. Throwing students in their first lesson in the streets is dumb. I went to the highway in my second lesson and I almost had a heart attack

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A Banner At The Pro-Eu March In London Where One Million People Have Turned Out To Protest

A Banner At The Pro-Eu March In London Where One Million People Have Turned Out To Protest

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you can't just run a vote until you get the result you want, THAT is not a democracy

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#41

Here In Italy Bars Are Starting To Use Pasta As Straws To Reduce Plastic Use. Our Technology Amazes The World Another Time

Here In Italy Bars Are Starting To Use Pasta As Straws To Reduce Plastic Use. Our Technology Amazes The World Another Time

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A 9-Year-Old Boy From Amsterdam During The Dutch Famine Better Known As "Winter Hunger" From 1944 To 45. Many Children Carried Spoons With Them Wherever They Went "Just In Case"

A 9-Year-Old Boy From Amsterdam During The Dutch Famine Better Known As "Winter Hunger" From 1944 To 45. Many Children Carried Spoons With Them Wherever They Went "Just In Case"

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#43

These Two UK Phone Booths Have Been Repurposed

These Two UK Phone Booths Have Been Repurposed

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#44

Climate Protest In Cologne. They're Standing On Ice Blocks

Climate Protest In Cologne. They're Standing On Ice Blocks

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is dangerous.. ice can get really slippery, my palms are sweating..

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Moloch Of War (1966). Photo Of A Soviet War Veteran Near The Eternal Flame On The Anniversary Of Victory Day

Moloch Of War (1966). Photo Of A Soviet War Veteran Near The Eternal Flame On The Anniversary Of Victory Day

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#46

Eating A Haring In The Hague, Netherlands

Eating A Haring In The Hague, Netherlands

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#47

Swiss Fans Threw Shaqiri A Wheel Of Cheese After His Winning Goal

Swiss Fans Threw Shaqiri A Wheel Of Cheese After His Winning Goal

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#48

This Is Not The Queue For The Dover Ferry. This Is The Queue For The Queue For The Dover Ferry

This Is Not The Queue For The Dover Ferry. This Is The Queue For The Queue For The Dover Ferry

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After A Recent Bush Fire In Wicklow Ireland, A Sign Is Again Visible Which Was Created To Warn Wwii Bombers They Were Over Ireland And Not England

After A Recent Bush Fire In Wicklow Ireland, A Sign Is Again Visible Which Was Created To Warn Wwii Bombers They Were Over Ireland And Not England

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most likely to discourage German bomber crews. It didn't protect them completely though as Dublin was bombed (accidentally). Downed aircrew (from both sides) were interned in a pretty agreeable fashion until the end of hostilities. Most (upon their personal assurance and personal guarantee that they wouldn't do a runner) were allowed out of camp - even down to the pub in the evening! How civilized!

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