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Europe Travel Guide

European Countries

Sovereign states and dependent territories in Europe (47)

albania
Albania
andorra
Andorra
austria
Austria
belarus
Belarus
belgium
Belgium
bosnia and herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
bulgaria
Bulgaria
croatia
Croatia
cyprus
Cyprus
czech republic
Czech Republic
denmark
Denmark
estonia
Estonia
faroe islands
Faroe Islands
finland
Finland
france
France
germany
Germany
gibraltar
Gibraltar
greece
Greece
hungary
Hungary
iceland
Iceland
ireland
Ireland
italy
Italy
kosovo
Kosovo
latvia
Latvia
liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
lithuania
Lithuania
luxembourg
Luxembourg
malta
Malta
moldova
Moldova
monaco
Monaco
montenegro
Montenegro
netherlands
Netherlands
north macedonia
North Macedonia
norway
Norway
poland
Poland
portugal
Portugal
romania
Romania
san marino
San Marino
serbia
Serbia
slovakia
Slovakia
slovenia
Slovenia
spain
Spain
sweden
Sweden
switzerland
Switzerland
ukraine
Ukraine
united kingdom
United Kingdom
vatican
Vatican
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What To See & Do in Europe

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Europe.

palace of versaillesPalace of Versailles
Versailles, France
Louis XIV's gilded palace and gardens
Baroque architectureMuseum
brandenburg gate berlinBrandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
Grand classical archway and city divide
ArchGreek Revival architecture
sagrada familia barcelonaSagrada Família
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí-designed landmark church
Art Nouveau architectureAntoni Gaudí
musee du louvre parisMusée du Louvre
Paris, France
Landmark art museum with vast collection
MuseumBaroque architecture
neuschwanstein castle schwangauNeuschwanstein Castle
Schwangau, Germany
19th-century hilltop fairytale castle
MuseumForts and castles
eiffel tower parisEiffel Tower
Paris, France
Landmark 324m-high 19th-century tower
TowerObservation decks and towers
colosseum romeColosseum
Rome, Italy
Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena
AmphitheatreHistorical place
acropolis athensAcropolis
Athens, Greece
5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument
Ancient Greek architectureForts and castles
alhambra granadaAlhambra
Granada, Spain
Fortified hilltop Moorish complex
Forts and castles
leaning tower of pisaLeaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa, Italy
Ornate 14th-century tower with a tilt
Romanesque architectureTower
malbork castleMalbork Castle
Malbork, Poland
History museum in 14th-century fortress
Forts and castlesMuseum
belem tower lisbonBelém Tower
Lisbon, Portugal
Landmark medieval defensive tower
Gothic architectureTower
tower of londonTower of London
London, United Kingdom
Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels
MuseumHistory museum
park guell barcelonaPark Güell
Barcelona, Spain
Park with Gaudi's sculptural buildings
Art Nouveau architectureAntoni Gaudí
edinburgh castleEdinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Spectacular old fortress with city views
Forts and castlesMuseum
st vitus cathedral pragueSt. Vitus Cathedral
Prague, Czech Republic
Shrine and home of national treasures
Gothic architectureChurch
windsor castle sloughWindsor Castle
Slough, United Kingdom
Romanesque architectureMuseum
ponte vecchio florencePonte Vecchio
Florence, Italy
Medieval stone bridge with jewelry shops
Gothic architectureBridge
bran castleBran Castle
Bran, Romania
Imposing, 14th-century, hilltop castle
MuseumHistory museum
santiago de compostela cathedralSantiago de Compostela Cathedral
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Landmark 11th-century cathedral
Baroque architectureChurch
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia
National park
stari most mostarStari Most
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Landmark arched bridge built in 1566
Bridge
grand canal veniceGrand Canal
Venice, Italy
Canal
mount athosMount Athos
Greece
Locality
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Discover the rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture of Greece. This article highlights the best places to visit and provides essential travel tips for a memorable trip.

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A trip to Central Europe is a fun and impressive affair! Prosperous cities, historically significant sites, entertainment centers, and distinctive European culture - dip into all that by exploring the three gems in the heart of the continent, Budapest, Vienna, and Salzburg.

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There are a huge number of train stations in Europe, many of which are extremely beautiful, so if you appreciate great architecture in an urban landscape, consider seeing some of them!

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In addition to tourist-filled cities, the UK has some of the most interesting landscapes. Get ready for amazing greenery, wildlife and natural beauty attractions! Here's a list of the most beautiful national parks in the UK.

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Located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, Albania is a country that is perfect for outdoor activities and adventure travel. Here's what you should know before visiting Albania for the first time.

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Croatia delights tourists with its magnificent islands and scenic coastline, but it is not just a coastal country. Learn more about this picturesque destination.

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Facts About Countries in Europe

Getting to know Europe. See interesting facts and statistics about countries in region.

AlbaniaAndorraAustriaBelarusBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFaroe IslandsFinlandFranceGermanyGibraltarGreeceHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyKosovoLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNorth MacedoniaNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSan MarinoSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited KingdomVatican
flag FranceFrance
from 70 to 83 USD from 126 to 166 USD
Average daily budget for 1 person • 24 Dec 2024
EUREuro
Currency
210 thous. mi²
Total area
french
Official or main language
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Travel safety • 13 Oct 2024
65.27 mil.
Total population
Paris 2.24 mil.Marseille 853 thous.
City populations
min-42 °Fmax111 °F
Temperature records
15781 ftMont Blanc
Highest peak