Must See Europe Attractions

Europe is home to a number of destinations that attract tourists from every part of the world. While the list of places you can visit in the continent can run into hundreds, or even thousands, there are a few that everyone must see. Here is a note on some of them that you must visit when in Europe.

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The Parthenon, Athens

The Parthenon in Athens tops the list of must see attractions in Europe. The Parthenon is a temple built in 447 BC and is perhaps the most important monument of classical Greece that is still standing. It is a peripteral Doric temple in octostyle, with features of Ionic architecture. The temple was dedicated to Goddess Athena and housed the statue of Athena Parthenos, till it was lost.  Besides the Parthenon, the Acropolis is another monument that is a must see when you are in Athens.

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The Colosseum, Rome

The Colosseum is a globally renowned amphitheater and one of the greatest Roman architectural structures in the world. Located in the capital of Italy, Rome, the Colosseum was built between 70 and 80 AD and can seat around 50,000 spectators. The structure was built by the Flavian dynasty emperors and was originally known as Amphitheatrum Flavium. Before it was closed temporarily in the medieval era, the Colosseum was used for public spectacles like gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, mock sea battles, re-enactments of mythological dramas and famous battles. Although it is partially damaged due to natural disasters and stone-thieves, the Colosseum remains as the symbol of Imperial Rome even today.

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The Eiffel Tower, Paris

An engineering marvel constructed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is a must see when in Europe. The tower, which stands 1,063 ft tall, is located in Paris, France, and held the record for the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, till the Chrysler Building in New York surpassed it in 1930.The top of the tower, which is one of the most romantic places in Paris, gives you the best view of the city. The monument attracts millions of tourists every year and also houses a restaurant and gift shops on the first and the second levels.

Another must see when in Paris is the Louvre, which is one of the largest and the best museums of the world. If you love art, or architecture, you cannot afford to miss a visit to this place.

The Big Ben and London Eye, London

When in London, you cannot miss a trip on the London Eye, nor can you ignore the great clock, the Big Ben. While the Buckingham palace, Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster and the London Bridge are other major attractions in the city, nothing beats the view of London city from the London Eye.

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The Big Ben, which is the world's biggest 4-faced chiming clock, was built in the year 1858. If there is one thing that the clock is known for, it is reliability, for it has rarely stopped functioning in its 150 years of existence.

While you are visiting the UK, make some time to visit the grand Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. The castle consists of numerous structures that were built between the 12^th and the 21 century, and is currently owned by Scotland’s Ministry of Defense.

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Weddings  happen all the time all over the world. Instead of planning a wedding totally by the book by having it locally at an outdated party venue, why not make your wedding a destination wedding? This might be a more expensive option, but it offers so many more ways to enjoy your wedding with friends and family.

Taking your wedding locations and wedding party to another destination will make the event so much more to remember. Because it's not just the ceremony and reception the guests will have in their memories, but the whole trip.

To get you started, here are 5 ideal destination wedding locations.

1. Hawaii  For those who live in the United States, Hawaii might just be the number one sought after destination wedding location. And how could it not be? It's a beautiful island chain filled with tropical locals, gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and stunning beaches. Whether you decide to go to one of the bigger city islands like Maui or Oahu, or the island of Kauai which has so much natural beauty, you will not be sorry.

2. Las Vegas

There's just no place on earth like Las Vegas. It combines fun, entertainment, and tons of wedding venues and locations all for a relatively inexpensive price. There are of course the more kitschy options like getting married by an Elvis impersonator, but don't think that because it's Vegas you won't get class. There are plenty of elegant ballrooms and sophisticated traditional reception halls.

3. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is fast becoming one of the most desirable locations for destination weddings. This is down to a few key factors. Almost everyone speaks English, they accept American dollars, the wedding is legal in the States as long as it's performed by a judge, and there are plenty of hotels and resorts to accommodate everyone. And on top of all that, the weather is gorgeous all year round, so no matter what time of year you venture south of the border, it will be lovely.

4. Aruba, Caribbean

 Another beautiful beach location for the ideal destination wedding. The weather is a warm and sunny 85 degrees all year round, the beaches are filled with soft sand and crystal clear blue water. Many resorts have private beaches and incredible romantic amenities, as well as offering plenty of fun activities including water sports, 4-wheel drive off-roading, and fantastic nightlife for the whole wedding party.

5. Paris, France Paris is probably the most romantic city in the world. Everywhere you look there is romance and love in the air. What better place for your nuptials than in the "City of Light?" The charming cafes and landmarks make this city truly one of a kind. And while flights from the US may be a little expensive, Paris offers plenty of budget hotels to stay at.

If you are planning to entertain friends in Paris, then you have a wide array of activities, entertainment, meals, and attractions to choose. Paris, the France’s Capital has a wide variety of fun activities to choose. You have stadiums where many sporting events take place, as well as a variety of nightlife spots. When planning to entertain friends in Paris, keep in mind that it is cheaper to purchase promotional, discount, travel, or vacation packages. The flights are incorporated into the expense of the packages. If you are taking a group of friends, search for the group packages to help you and your friends save money.

Choosing Passes in Paris:
Purchasing group passes before you leave on your trip is a way to save money. Of course, some packages include passes. You will find bus passes online, as well as passes to monuments and museums. The passes for monuments and museums are nice, since you visit over 50 establishments on a single pass. Look for the group passes to save you money. The nicety about passes is that the pass provides you transportation where you will be taking back and forth from your destination.

Choosing places to stay in Paris:
Paris has a variety of hotels for your convenient. However, if you intend to take friends with you, you may want to look into apartment prices. The apartments offer you more space. You have a wide array of apartments on various islands around Paris. Hotel rooms can cost anywhere from $100 and up per night. Shop online where you will find apartments to help you save money. You can also choose the group packages that will save you money as well. Online you will find travel, vacation, promotional, and group packages for your convenience. The packages will include airfare, entertainment, activities, and more. The meals are not included in most packages, yet you will receive coupons or discounts to help save you money.

How to choose entertainment:
Paris offers you a wide array of entertaining spots. You have monuments, museums, nightspots, art shows and more. Cancan dancers will entertain you in Paris, or you can choose to dance the night away with your friends.

Paris by Night

If your friends or you have not been on a cruise you may want to look into Paris cruises. The boat I want to cruise on is the glass boat. Image traveling Paris’s waters on a large aquarium. The glass boat enables you to watch the life under water

while enjoy life on a luxurious boat. The boat seats you at nice tables in the front where you will enjoy a nice meal, fine wine, Champaign and more. I am sure that your friends will thank you for years to come.

Paris is famous for its outstanding lights, culture, scenery, arts, music and more. Paris has attracted many famous people, including Johnny Depp, B.B. King, Katherine Hepburn, and more. I would love to turn a corner and run into Johnny Depp himself.

This would leave a lasting memory for years to come while visiting Paris. In Paris your friends may enjoy the many shows offered in the hotels or establishments. Paris offers you puppet shows, cancan dancers, musical shows, theatre and more. One of Paris’s main attractions is the Eiffel Tower. Perhaps your friends and you will enjoy a day on the town visiting the many famous areas.

How to choose food:
Paris has hundreds of restaurants. No matter what you and your friends enjoy, you will find it in Paris. Paris meals include pizza, French dishes, modern meals and more.

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