"I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself." James Baldwin, American Novelist, Civil Rights Activist.
Traveling is an amazing experience, as it exposes us to unique cultures, different types of people and to a refined sense of enjoyment in drinking and food. When it comes to Europe vacations, you will find the above lines of James Baldwin, true to the core. Traveling in such a continent, that is an amalgamation of innumerable cultures can surely reveal to you a certain part of you, that you must have not yet discovered. There are countless best travel destinations in Europe and owing to this, it has led to a huge debate as what constitutes some of the best travel spots in Europe. Since Europe is a continent that houses some of the most beautiful cities of the world, the debate on some of the most popular travel spots in Europe seems to have no end. In this article I discuss some of the best vacation spots in Europe.
Best Places to Travel in Europe: An Overview
Europe is world renowned for its culture and history but in the past couple of decades, it has developed magnificently and most of its cities are examples of vibrant culture and modern development. So if you wish to see a city that has the mix of both, old and new, there is no better continent to visit than Europe. Following are the holiday destinations in Europe that you must not miss.
Paris, France
Welcome to one of the top ten European cities, Paris. Also known as the 'city of lights', Paris, France is one of the world's most preferred holiday destinations. Some of the best places to visit in Paris are the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre place, the Notre - Dame cathedral and the Versailles palace. Paris has evolved to become the business and financial hub of Europe. The richness of architecture and beauty of this city makes it one of the most romantic destinations for couples. Those interested in richness of history must visit architectures in Paris designed by some of the most renowned architects of the world. Tourists must remember that Paris is very expensive and so it can be a demerit for people who are low on budget. It is a great place for someone who can splurge and it is one of the best party spots in Europe, for corporate companies, as it has vibrant nightlife and many luxury hotels.
Helsinki, Finland
The largest and probably, the most beautiful city of Finland, Helsinki is known for its amazing museums, churches and bustling economical developments. Helsinki is also one of the best cities to visit in Europe. With the world's most trusted brand Nokia headquartered in this beautiful city, Helsinki is regarded as the financial capital of Finland. Helsinki has lot to offer to a tourist who has deep interest in neo - classical architecture. Helsinki with its basic designing is amazing. The greatest asset of this city, is the abundance of natural beauty. Even though the city is densely populated parks are in abundance in the city and that is certainly a great example of town planning. Nightlife is vibrant in this city with some of the world famous bars and pubs located in this city. Almost all districts in Helsinki are great examples of the fact that growth and development can be done in sync with nature conservation.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the best places to visit in Europe, Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is a mix of the ancient Scottish traditions and the modern developments. Owing to the richness of architecture in Edinburgh, two parts of this city, the Old Town and the New Town have been declared to be World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. The busiest seasons to visit Edinburgh are September to November and the New Year time. It is even said that to book central accommodations and hotels during peak seasons one must plan well in advance, before a year. Owing to its compact lanes and congested settings, it is ideal to use public transport and enjoy numerous tourist attractions that are mainly situated in the Old and New Town. Edinburgh Castle, Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse, Museum of Scotland and Rosslyn Chapel are some amazing places to visit in this European city. If you're planning to go in the winter, you just can't miss Hogmanay festival, that begins couple of weeks before Christmas and lasts till the first week of January. Numerous musical concerts and loads of activities are organized during this period.
List of Some Holiday Destinations in Europe
If you go through the list of European countries, you will be spoiled for choice, as every country is a rich mix of past and modern developments. Be it the question of top European Beaches or best honeymoon spots in Europe, these cities have everything for all ages. Here is the list of some must visit places in Europe besides those mentioned above.
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Andorra
- Spain (Madrid, Barcelona)
- Sweden
- Austria, Vienna
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Ukraine
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Istanbul, Turkey
- England (United Kingdom)
- Germany (Munich, Heidelberg, Romantic Road, Trier)
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy (Rome , Venice, Florence, Milan, Tuscany, Sicily)
- Iceland
- Switzerland
- Ireland
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
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