France · Landmarks
Eiffel Tower
The undisputed symbol of Paris and one of the most recognizable structures on Earth, the Eiffel Tower has captivated visitors with its elegant iron lattice silhouette since its debut at the 1889 World's Fair.
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Architecture in Europe
11 guides to architecture across 5 countries, with the most in Portugal (3), Spain (3), France (2).
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France · Religious Sites
Notre-Dame Cathedral
The iconic Gothic cathedral on the Ile de la Cite, a masterpiece of medieval architecture that has stood at the spiritual and geographical heart of Paris for over 800 years, now magnificently restored following the devastating fire of 2019.
Germany · Castles
Neuschwanstein Castle
The fairy-tale castle that inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle, Neuschwanstein is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival masterpiece perched dramatically on a rugged hilltop in the Bavarian Alps.
Germany · Religious Sites
Cologne Cathedral
A masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cologne Cathedral took over six centuries to complete and is the most visited landmark in Germany.
Italy · Religious Sites
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
The magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome, dominates the Florence skyline and stands as the supreme achievement of Italian Renaissance architecture.
Portugal · Historic Sites
Tower of Belem
A UNESCO World Heritage fortified tower on the banks of the Tagus River, the Tower of Belem is an iconic symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery and a masterpiece of Manueline architecture.
Portugal · Religious Sites
Jeronimos Monastery
A UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture, this stunning 16th-century monastery in Lisbon's Belem district celebrates Portugal's Age of Discovery and houses the tomb of Vasco da Gama.
Portugal · Palaces
Pena Palace
A fantastical 19th-century Romanticist palace perched atop the Sintra hills, Pena Palace is a riot of vivid colors, eclectic architectural styles, and fairy-tale turrets surrounded by exotic parkland.
Spain · Religious Sites
Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, a towering basilica that has been under construction since 1882, is the most visited monument in Spain and one of the most extraordinary religious buildings ever conceived.
Spain · Historic Sites
Alhambra
A breathtaking Moorish palace and fortress complex perched above Granada, the Alhambra is the finest example of Islamic architecture in Europe and a testament to the sophisticated culture of Al-Andalus.
Spain · Parks
Park Guell
Antoni Gaudi's fantastical public park on Carmel Hill in Barcelona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nature and architecture merge in a kaleidoscope of colorful mosaics and organic forms.