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Highlights

Art, fine food, and diverse regional landscapes.

Ancient ruins alongside everyday city life.

Architecture, food, and time by the sea.

Atlantic views and walks through charming towns.

Historic towns amid forests and rivers.

Alpine scenery and scenic rail journeys.

Ancient sites, islands, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Cities with canals and a thriving cycling culture.
Capital

Paris

Rome

Madrid

Lisbon

Berlin

Bern

Athens

Amsterdam
Population

Approx. 68 million

Approx. 59 million

Approx. 49 million

Approx. 10 million

Approx. 84 million

Approx. 9 million

Approx. 10 million

Approx. 18 million
Main Languages

French

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese

German

German, French, Italian, and Romansh

Greek

Dutch
Currency

Euro (EUR)

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Swiss franc (CHF)

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Landmark
Eiffel Tower
Colosseum
Sagrada Família
Belém Tower
Brandenburg Gate
Matterhorn
Acropolis
Tulip Fields
More Places to Visit
  • Montmartre
  • Seine River Banks
  • Louvre Museum
  • Porticoes of Bologna
  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Grand Canal, Venice
  • Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
  • Alhambra Palace
  • Plaza de España, Seville
  • Alfama, Lisbon
  • Pena Palace, Sintra
  • Ribeira, Porto
  • Mitte, Berlin
  • Museum Island
  • Berlin Cathedral
  • Old City of Bern
  • Chapel Bridge, Lucerne
  • Jungfrau Region
  • Plaka, Athens
  • Meteora
  • Samaria Gorge
  • Jordaan, Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam Canals
  • Rijksmuseum
World Heritage Sites
  • Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
  • Palace and Gardens of Versailles
  • Paris, Banks of the Seine
  • Historic Centre of Rome
  • Venice and its Lagoon
  • Historic Centre of Florence
  • Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín
  • Works of Antoni Gaudí
  • Historic Centre of Córdoba
  • Cultural Landscape of Sintra
  • Historic Centre of Porto
  • Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower
  • Museum Island, Berlin
  • Cologne Cathedral
  • Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
  • Old City of Bern
  • Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Meteora
  • Medieval City of Rhodes
  • Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam
  • Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
  • Schokland and Surroundings
Local Dish
Bouillabaisse
Neapolitan Pizza
Paella
Bacalhau
Schnitzel
Cheese Fondue
Gyros
Bitterballen
Getting Around

TGV high-speed trains, urban metros, and trams.

Intercity trains, metros, and buses.

AVE high-speed trains, metros, and buses.

Intercity trains, trams, and metros.

Trains, local public transport, and long-distance buses.

Rail and bus networks, mountain railways, and cable cars.

Intercity buses, trains, and ferries to the islands.

Trains, trams, buses, and bicycles.
Best For

Travelers who enjoy taking their time with museums, city walks, and food.

Travelers interested in ancient ruins, architecture, and regional cuisine.

Travelers seeking both city culture and a seaside vacation.

Travelers who enjoy coastal scenery and leisurely city walks.

Travelers who want to combine historic towns, forests, and rail journeys.

Travelers who enjoy mountain and lake scenery and hiking.

Travelers who enjoy ancient sites, island hopping, and Mediterranean food.

Travelers who enjoy walking along canals and exploring by bicycle.