Sights and Landmarks in Europe

The Valhalla is Bavarian King Ludwig I.'s legacy. Many personalities of German history are represented here in marble busts and brasses.  In...

The unique combination of baroque ecclesiastical architecture and the stunning natural setting make the monastery Melk definitely worth a visit when...

St Mark's Basilica, or as the Italians call it Basilica di San Marco, is sited in the same named district San Marco and used to be the most significant...

The Île Vierge measures 82,5 meters and is the highest lighthouse in Europe. It belongs to the small village Plouguerneau in the Département...

The palace is already impressive through its outward appearance, but the splendidly furnished rooms inside are even more fascinating. The ceilings...

The Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, or as it is called in Italian “Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario”, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the new...

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde stands on a rocky plateau in Marseille. The church is reminiscent of a Roman-Byzantine architectural style due to its gold ornaments and mosaics....

The Moulin Rouge is a Paris based Cabaret founded in 1889 which is located in the former red-light district of Pigall in the 18th Arrondissement. The Moulin Rouge used to be a place...

The Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, Sagrada Família, is a Roman Catholic church located in Barcelona, Spain. Together with several...

If you are planning a trip to the Czech University town Pilsen (2015 also European Capital of Culture), do pay a visit to the Jewish synagogue. Apart...

The Bergisel Ski Jump in Innsbruck is a huge visitor highlight. With over 28,000 spectator seats, the arena is the most modern skiing facility in the...

Considered by many the most beautiful mountain lake in the Alps, Lake Carezza is a sparkling jewel reflecting the craggy peaks of the Latemar and Catinaccio massifs in the surface...

Located in the  HafenCity quarter of Hamburg, the Elbphilharmonie is surrounded by the river Elbe, and is constructed on top of a former warehouse building, the Kaispeicher A,...

The Basilica of St. Sernin is the landmark of Toulouse . Being built with eye-catching red bricks, it was the basilica that gave Toulouse the nickname “La ville rose”, the rose-colored...

The "Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou", as is the full name of what is commonly known in its short form as the Centre Pompidou, is...

The Jungfernstieg is a popular boulevard and Hamburg's hub, whose wide walkway invites you to take a leisurely stroll. It runs from Gänsemarkt through gorges and is framed by buildings...

Ulm Minster is a record-breaking building yet to be matched. Its steeple is the highest in the world up to this day. Hence, it can be seen from afar, and is the city's most important...

Located on Frauenplatz square in the city centre, the Cathedral of Our Lady, known as Frauenkirche, is one of Munich's most famous landmarks. Frauenkirche is a three-aisled lathe...

If you want to visit the holiday island Fehmarn, you can easily reach it via the Fehmarn Sound Bridge . The bridge, often referred to by the locals as the "coat hanger", is an...

St. Blasien Cathedral was inaugurated in 1783 and stands in St. Blasien near Waldshut in the southern Black Forest. The former abbey church has a height of 62m and its dome is still...

The Arc de Triomphe is a memorial that has been located at the Place Charles-de-Gaulle in Paris since 1836. It is placed at the end of...

The unique Demänovská stalactite cave jaskyňa slobody lies at the foot of the Lower Tatras and is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe. It belongs to a...

Mainau, a place also aptly known as the “flower island” , draws some 1.2 million visitors to its shores every year. This unique and floral island exudes a...

The Golden Roof ( "Goldenes Dachl" ) is located in the heart of Innsbruck. It is considered to be Innsbruck's most well-known attraction and a landmark of...