The world is big and life is short, what a lousy combination! Many people wish they could enjoy the immense joy of traveling through the most beautiful places in the world, but going around the globe in just 90 days is nothing more than a children’s story.
However, although you may not discover every corner of the world, a good adventure vacation never hurts! And what better continent to start the journey than the beautiful and varied Europe? Do you want to know the most amazing destinations? Find your backpack and get ready to discover the 15 places in Europe to which you must travel throughout your life.
15 places in Europe you should travel to
1. La Saint Chapelle in Paris, France
Hidden in the heart of Paris is one of the Gothic wonders of European architecture: the Saint Chapelle. While much of it was affected by the French Revolution, it remains one of the best displays of European stained glass, especially after the 2016 renovation.
2. The Sistine Chapel, Italy
When you think of Italy, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? The Colisseum! The Leaning Tower of Pisa! Pizza!
Certainly all those things are fabulous, especially pizza, but there are endless Italian destinations that you should know throughout your life. One of them is undoubtedly the Sistine Chapel .
This immense and valuable chapel features one of the largest, most emblematic and spectacular works of art in history: the 40m long and 13m wide fresco painting of the immortal Michelangelo, “The Last Judgment.” And best of all: just raise your head to look at it, as the work covers the entire ceiling of this architectural marvel.
3. The Acropolis of Athens, Greece
This is not a matter of fashion, but it must be admitted that if more than 3 million people visit this tourist destination in Europe , something incredible has to be hidden.
This building is one of the most influential and emblematic of all Greek culture and architecture. Also, doesn’t it look like something out of a scene from Hercules , the Disney movie? Certainly yes.
Jane Foster, one of the Telegraph Travel specialists, suggests that tourists walk the corridors of this imposing building at night, so that the moonlight and artificial lighting make the experience something you will never forget.
4. Seville, Spain
One of the best times to visit Seville is, without a doubt, during the Holy Week festivities. Don’t miss the huge medieval-looking processions that commemorate the last days of Christ.
This is one of the most important celebrations of the Christian religion and, in Seville, it acquires a whole dimension never seen before. This is one of those events that you have to witness at least once in your life .
5. The Matterhorn, The Swiss Alps
Unless you are an expert climber, we do not recommend that you venture to climb it. However, simply admiring it in the distance makes the long journey worth it.
This immense 4,478 m high pyramidal figure reminds us of how vast, perfect and powerful nature can be. In short, it is a destination in Europe that you cannot skip.
6. The Atlantic Highway, Norway
Are you a fan of car travel? You cannot stop living this European experience sometime in your life. The long path of the Atlantic, an immense curvilinear road that crosses the immense sea and connects different rocky islands, turns any boring family journey by car into an unforgettable trip. Not only will you be able to observe dramatic landscapes and immense mountains, but also, if you are lucky, you may run into whales and dolphins.
7. Northern lights, Iceland
You will need a very thick jacket and you may spend a good part of your savings, but sometime in your life you must visit this wonder of Iceland .
The aurora borealis that is constantly shown in the northern skies is one of those phenomena that nature gives to humans, and makes any cost cut irrelevant when it comes to marveling at it.
8. Red Square in Moscow, Russia
While it was the scene of many real-life horror stories, such as public executions and Soviet military parades, Moscow’s Red Square is undoubtedly one of those places that you must visit at least once in your life.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, Red Square was rebuilt to become one of Moscow’s focal points .
9. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Do not miss the adventures that you can live around this tower, beyond its peculiar inclination. While the ticketing system to access the tower is confusing and you’ll have a lot of desperate tourists trying to pull over to enter, it is one of those destinations in Europe that you cannot miss.
10. Tuscany, Italy
It may look like a landscape from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, but this Italian wonder is completely and totally real. Beyond the incredible Renaissance architecture, the cool breeze and the huge meadows, it is an excellent place to enjoy excellent wine and horse racing in the best Italian style.
11. Lake Bled, Slovenia
Don’t worry about the sea monsters, as no giant dragons will come out of this lake. In northwestern Slovenia, Lake Bled is excellent for a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and of course swimming.
12. The Roman Colosseum, Italy
We return to Italy, a country with a huge number of tourist destinations that you must visit throughout your life. After all, there is nothing more and nothing less than the Roman Colosseum.
Since 2016, tourist routes include passages that they used to use to transport animals or gladiators until their death.
13. The Black Beach, Iceland
What a contrast. The clean white waves, in contrast to the dark rocks on the shore make this wonder a never-before-seen landscape in Europe .
Despite its blackish hue, this beach glows in the sun as if every grain of sand were small needles.
14. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
It could not be left out of the list: Gustave Eiffel’s work is one of the most recognized towers in the world, as it is located in one of the most famous and beautiful cities: Paris.
It has three levels, in which you can enjoy a unique view and, if you want a coffee, you can have it on the second floor. Take some money, because everything you buy up there will be much more expensive than usual.
15. Pompeii, Italy
A tragic history made this European tourist destination one of the most visited in the world. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius not only buried an entire city, but all the people who lived there.
The remains of this community left evidence of the sophisticated world that the Romans built in their heyday.
References
- AP. 30 places in Europe you must see in your lifetime, for The Telegraph [Revised July 2017].
