Many of you may be wondering, "I want to travel to Europe, but which country should I go to?"Even if you say Europe at once, each country has its own characteristics.This time, I will introduce you to the recommended tourist spots in 15 countries, which are especially popular among Europe.
It's difficult to travel abroad now, but why don't you add it to the list you want to visit so that you can visit when you settle down?
1. Italy
Italy is the royal road for European travel, and the number of registered World Heritage sites is the highest in the world.
The cities I would love to visit on a trip to Italy are the capital city of Rome and Florence, the city of flowers.In Rome, go to the St. Peter's Cathedral, the Trevi Fountain, Nabona Square, Pantheon, Follow Romano, Colosseum, and other tourist attractions you've seen on TV and on travel shows.
In Florence, where the Renaissance culture flourished, let's climb the bell tower of Jot and Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral).You can enjoy the beautiful streets of Florence lined with orange roofs.
2. France
Along with Italy, France is a popular country for European travel.In Paris, the city of flowers, let's take a walk around the beautiful streets.Full of romantic and photogenic spots such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Opera House and the Seine River, you can stop by a fancy cafe on your way.It is also recommended that you extend your legs and visit the gorgeous Versailles Palace.
Please also visit famous museums such as the Louvre Museum and the Orsay Museum.In the Louvre, you can take a closer look at works of art known to everyone, including the Mona Lisa and Venus of Milo.
The Orsay Museum is a powerful remodeled station building with works centered on impressionists.All of them are huge museums, so I recommend you to spend a day enjoying them leisurely.
World Heritage Site "Mont Saint-Michel" is also a must-see attraction for a trip to France.It is a majestic monastery on the Bay of Saint-Maro on the west coast of France and is as popular as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.The illuminated appearance is also beautiful, so I recommend that you stay there for one night.
3. Germany
Germany is also a popular country for tourists.In particular, the "romantic highway" connecting Würzburg to Fussen is dotted with attractions such as Rothenburg, Munich, famous for Oktoberfest, and the World Heritage Wies Church.In particular, Rothenburg, also known as the "Jewel of the Middle Ages," attracts many tourists.
At the end of the romantic highway is Neuschwanstein Castle, which is the favorite.Its mercenary and graceful figure is also called "Shiratori Castle," and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the most famous castle in the world.It is also a model for Disney's Cinderella Castle and will be overwhelmed by its magnificent appearance.
Christmas is the biggest event of the year in European countries.Germany is the birthplace of the Christmas market, and Christmas markets are held everywhere from late November to Christmas.You can enjoy different charms from city to city, such as Nuremberg, which is said to be the most famous in the world, and Cologne, where the market is held at the base of the World Heritage Cathedral.
4. Spain
I would love to visit Barcelona in Spain.In Barcelona, there are many miraculous buildings represented by the "Sagrada Familia" created by Antoni Gaudi, a well-known architect.All of them are indispensable for sightseeing in Barcelona.
You can't miss Islamic architecture when you travel to Spain.In particular, the Alhambra Palace in Granada is listed as a World Heritage Site as a fortress and palace of Islamic architecture.Geometric decorations called arabesques are overwhelmed by the precision of their techniques.
5. United Kingdom
The first thing I want to visit on my trip to England is London!It is full of spots once seen on TV and guidebooks, including a clock tower and a landmark tower bridge, which is nicknamed "Big Ben."In particular, the British Museum, which displays all kinds of precious items from all ages and ages, is one of the places you would definitely like to visit even in London, where there are many things to see.
Do you know the location of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's hall and library in the movie "Harry Potter"?In fact, the location is Oxford University, a prestigious university in the world.The campus of Oxford University is a treasure trove of Harry Potter locations.It's less than an hour's train ride from London, so it's also recommended for a day trip.
If you can relax, why don't you extend your visit to the Lake District, where every Englishman loves you?The Lake District is a place where Beatrix Potter, the author of "Peter Rabbit," lived half his life and wrote stories.You can encounter beautiful scenery as if you were lost in the world of picture books.
6. Netherlands
The Netherlands is definitely a canal.Amsterdam, the capital city, is surrounded by five canals, and water transportation is integrated into life.If you take a sightseeing cruise from the boarding area in front of Amsterdam Central Station, you can also see the city from the canal.
The Netherlands also produced and nurtured famous painters such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Vermeer and Rubens.The National Museum of Amsterdam and the Van Gogh Museum are among the world's most famous paintings, and it is a must-visit spot for those interested in art.
If you visit the Netherlands in spring, make sure to visit the world's largest flower park, Kewkenhoff Park.Kewkenhoff Park is a park that opens only from late March to mid-May every year, and it is amazing to see tulips and other flowers blooming in full bloom.You can also see nostalgic windmills in the park.
7. Switzerland
Switzerland is recommended for those who want to enjoy the beautiful nature or who like hiking or hiking.The famous mountains of Matterhorn, Jungfrau, and Eiger rise, and the famous mountain of Matterhorn is a superb view that you would like to see at least once. Hiking trails from the Golnergrad Observatory, famous for its popular view from car windows, are popular.
Geneva, where international organizations from around the world, including the United Nations, gather.Lake Leman, which is blue and transparent against the backdrop of the white French Alps, is also a popular sightseeing spot.Geneva's landmark is the great fountain that spouts water up to 140 meters high on the lake.It creates a powerful landscape."You can fully enjoy it along the lake and in the old town alone, but I also recommend a time to spend gracefully on a sightseeing boat running on the lake."
8. Finland
Nordic countries that have attracted attention in recent years.The main attraction of Finnish tourism is Aurora! Yuras, a small village in the Arctic Circle, is located in an area called Aurora Belt where aurora is likely to occur.On the way to Yuras, the village of Santa Claus is located in the town of Lovaniemi, where you can meet the real Santa Claus.
Many people may imagine Moomin when they hear of Finland.In Nantari, there is Moomin World, which has a small offshore island as a whole Moomin Valley.Since there is a direct bus service from Helsinki, why don't you go to Nantari, where you can go sightseeing on a day trip?The Moomin Valley Museum is also located in Tampere, a place related to Moomin.
9. Belgium
Belgium has both good old traditions and international cities.The central square in Brussels is "Grand Plus," which is registered as a World Heritage Site and surrounded by guild houses so luxurious that Victor Hugo praised them as "the most beautiful in the world."
Both east, west, north and south are full of elaborate buildings.Each has its own famous chocolate shop, restaurant, and museum, and it's fun to just stroll around, eat and see!
Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city.It is known as the city of diamonds and art.The city is also one of the stages of the popular story "The Dog of Flanders."It features the World Heritage Antwerp Cathedral, which was set in the final scenes of Nero and Patrasche, Antwerp Central Station, where magnificent decorations and architectural beauty are essential, and Renaissance City Hall.
Speaking of Belgium, chocolate and beer are famous, but you can't miss waffles! In Belgium, there are two kinds of waffles: a round, moist "Liege waffle" and a square type "Brussels waffle."I recommend not only eating around but also relaxing in the tea room.
10. Austria
Austria is recommended for those who want to enjoy their artistic journey.The capital city of Vienna, once the ancient capital of the Habsburg Empire, is popular among those who want to enjoy music and art such as the Vienna Philharmonic, opera, and the collection of Klimt.The Schoenbrunn Palace, where the empress Maria Teresia lived, is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
Salzburg is a city located in western Austria.Known as the setting for the hugely popular movie "Sound of Music" and also as the birthplace of musician Mozart, the city has become Austria's number one tourist city.There are many concert halls in the city, so why don't you dress up a little and go out at night?
Halstadt, a small lake town that has flourished as a salt mine, is also known as the world's most beautiful town.The small town is full of many charms, including a calm atmosphere, a tour of salt mines still in operation, and a superb view of the lake from the top of the mountain.Rock salt and various kinds of bath salts are also sold as souvenirs because the town flourished in salt mines.
11. Norway
The main attraction of Norwegian tourism is fjords (rivers and bays with complex terrain created by glacier erosion).The western part of Norway is so numerous that it is called the Fjord region.Among them, the longest and deepest fjords in the world are Sogne fjords.It is a popular fjord with convenient access from nearby cities and various landscapes.
Norway is also famous as a country where you can see the aurora.The largest Arctic town of Tromso is known as a hub for Aurora tourism, has a well-equipped infrastructure, and is well-planned for activities.Visitors from all over the world gather because they can observe the aurora within people's living areas.
12. Croatia
Eastern European countries that have been gaining popularity in recent years, especially Croatia's Dubrovnik, known as the pearl of the Adriatic Sea, have attracted many tourists.
"The ""Pritvice Lakes National Park"" is recommended for those who want to enjoy the beautiful nature, and in fact, it has a history of being registered as a crisis heritage due to conflict."Many people from all over the world are now visiting the emerald green lake, hiking, and so on.
13. Czech Republic
The Czech Republic retains the beautiful medieval streets.The capital city of Prague is described as "Golden Town" and "A Hundred Towers Town" because of its beauty.Inside the Veet Church in Prague Castle, the highlight of Prague tourism, there is a stained glass designed by Alfonso Musha (Muha).From the tower of the Karel Bridge, you can see Prague Castle and the Strahov Monastery across the Vltava River, and on the other side you can see the old town and the famous places of Prague at once.
The Czech city of Chesky Krumlov, also known as the "most beautiful city in the world," has been registered as a World Heritage site and is overwhelmingly popular among tourist attractions in the Czech Republic.The Tower of Fladek is a great spot with a panoramic view of Chesky Krumlov, and you can enjoy the city's symbol, the Old Church of St. Yosht, and a stunning view of the city with orange roofs.
The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world.Pilsner, a type of beer (style), is drunk all over the world and originated in the Czech Republic's Pilsner Urquel.There is also a rare beer with a huge amount of foam.Please try the authentic Czech beer.
14. Malta
Recently, Malta Island, which floats in the south of Italy and the center of the Mediterranean Sea, is attracting a lot of attention if you raise the charm of warm weather, good security, beautiful seas, super-ancient ruins, and Mediterranean seafood!Valletta, the capital of Malta, a World Heritage site, looks like a fortress city floating on the sea, combining beautiful stone houses, churches and walls.There are many things to see, so I recommend you to spend a day relaxing sightseeing.
Located between Malta's main island and Gozo Island, Comino Island's "Blue Lagoon" is one of the most transparent and beautiful seas in the Mediterranean.The blue lagoon is so transparent that the ship's shadow is clearly reflected at the bottom of the water as if the ship were flying smoothly over the beautiful sea.It's a really strange sight that you can't see in other seas.