19 October 2023
Europe is diverse, with people living in different countries following various religions, cultures, and beliefs. Europe is suitable for leisure travel, cultural exploration, honeymoon, and nature exploration. Vibrant cities, natural wonders, cultural diversity, and countless scenery make Europe a must-visit place.
Guru Travels offers a 12-night 13-day Europe tour package for Nepalese comprising some of the best places to visit in Europe. This package takes you to beautiful countries: France Switzerland and Italy. Don’t miss out.
Without any delay, here are the 25 best places to visit in Europe for your reference:
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic and visited places in the world. The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice-structured tower in Paris, France, named after the engineer Gustavo Eiffel. It was built in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
Visitors can take an elevator to reach various levels set in the Eiffel Tower to get a beautiful panoramic view of Paris. One can also walk the stairs to reach these levels. Visiting the Eiffel Tower is best during the night when it is lighted using thousands of sparkling lights.
Montmartre is a large historic and picturesque hill area near Paris. It is situated in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It is one of the highest points near Paris providing panoramic views of the city of Paris.
Montmartre is famous for its artistic history as it was a center for talented artists and intellectuals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was home to popular artists like Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It is also home to some of the most important and popular monuments such as the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur and the Moulin Rouge.
Palais Garner, in Paris, is one of the most popular opera houses in the world. It is situated in the 9th arrondissement of Paris and is named after the creative architect Charles Garnier who designed the amazing theatre.
The Palais Garnier is one of the largest opera houses in the world with a seating of up to 1979. Underneath the massive opera, you can also visit a lake called “The Ghost Lake”. It hosts various classical opera and ballet performances. Recently, it has become a popular location for contemporary and innovative productions.
The Louvre Museum is one of the must-visit places if you’re an art lover. The Louvre Museum has preserved important objects from about 9000 years ago. It also houses the most famous painting in the world: the Mona Lisa.
The museum is located inside the Louver Palace in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. There are various tours of the Louvre Museum you can choose from based on the times you have visited the museum. There are first-time visit tours and many other tours that will make you embrace and appreciate the museum more.
The Versailles Palace is situated in Versailles, west of Paris. It is renowned for its magnificent architecture, beautiful gardens, and historical importance. It was once the royal residence and center of power in France. The Treaty of Versailles, which officially put an end to the First World War was also signed here.
The Hall of Mirrors is the most famous room in this architecture. It was used for various royal ceremonies, receptions, and state functions. This was the very room where the aforementioned Treaty of Versailles was signed. You can find guided tours of this palace which inform you more about the importance of the architecture.
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is situated in Lyon, in the southeastern part of France. It is situated atop the Fourvière Hill giving a gorgeous view of the city of Lyon. It is an important architecture in the region with a notable religious history mainly in the 19th century.
The construction of this basilica is dedicated to the Virgin Mary who is said to be the savior of the city from the Cholera epidemic in 1832. The Virgin Mary is also believed to be the city's savior from a Bubonic plague seen in 1643. Every year, on the 8th of December, the city of Lyon celebrates the Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) remembering and thanking the Virgin Mary.
The Lungdunum Museum is a popular museum in Lyon dedicated to the history and archaeology of the city's ancient Roman past. The museum is situated on the Fourvière Hill, where Lungdunum, the ancient Roman city, used to stand.
The museum gracefully displays the archaeology, culture, and rich history of the Roman capital city, Lugdunum. It also offers a magnificent view of the city of Lyon and rivers Rhône and Saône.
Semur-en-Auxois is a beautiful picturesque medieval town in the Burgundy region of France. Semur-en-Auxois is popular for its well-preserved medieval architecture.
The small yet beautiful town holds various events such as exhibitions, tourism events, concerts, etc. It is a great place for an incredible getaway staying in medieval houses and leaving behind the hustle of the city.
The Palace of Nations is the second-largest United Nations center in the world. It is situated in the Ariana Park in Geneva on the shores of Lake Geneva. It was originally established between 1929 and 1936 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations.
You can take guided tours of the palace and learn about its history and architecture. The Palace of Nations has so much to offer about world history as it has been the site of many historic meetings, events, and negotiations.
The Jet d’Eau Fountain is one of the most beautiful man-made landmarks in the world. It is a large fountain that jets about 500 liters of water at an altitude of about 140 meters into the air per second. It is one of the city's most famous landmarks and is clearly visible from airplanes when flying over Geneva.
The fountain is closed during the winter. In winter, the water can freeze damaging the nearby infrastructures and injuring people. Besides winter, it is fully operational throughout the year. Most tourists plan to visit this twice in a single trip: once during the day and once during the night when it is illuminated.
Lake Geneva is situated between France and Switzerland bordering the two nations. The geography of this lake is quite unique with Switzerland to the east and France to the west. It is one of the largest lakes in Europe with an area of approximately 582 sq. km and a depth of approximately 310 meters.
The lake is popular for various leisure tourism activities such as fishing, sailing, and water sports. The beautiful cities and vineyards around this lake are also worth visiting.
Jardin Anglais is a popular park located on the southern shore of Lake Geneva. Jardin Anglais is a beautiful and tranquil garden with notable cultural and historical landscapes.
You can get lovely views of the Alps, Lake Geneva and, the Jet d'Eau Fountain from here. The garden is a fantastic place for picnics, leisurely walks, or historical remembrance.
Lake Neuchatel is one of the largest and most popular lakes to visit in Switzerland. It covers an area of 218 sq. km and has an estimated depth of 152 meters.
The Neuchatel Lake is surrounded by beautiful picturesque landscapes such as vineyards, forests, and the Jura Mountains. It is a great location for people interested in hiking. This lake also offers ferry ride services to its islands where you can plan a picnic.
Kunsthaus is one of the most popular art museums in Switzerland and the whole of Europe. It was established in 1787 and has preserved artworks from various time periods using modern technologies. It has saved up notable artifacts from popular artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Marc Chagall, etc.
Located centrally in the city of Zurich, it is available for guided tours, exhibitions, lectures, readings, etc. The artworks found here are not only the attractions. The museum’s building is an architectural attraction itself. The combination of historical and modern designs remastered with renovations and expansions makes this museum one of the must-visit places in Europe.
The FIFA Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone having a passion for football. The FIFA Museum was opened on 28th February 2016 with a mission to store and celebrate the history and heritage of the beautiful game of football.
It is open to tourists for independent tours, guided tours, and during events. The most exquisite thing about the museum is its interactive experiences using virtual reality. You can choose to experience what it would have felt like for players on special occasions through various simulations.
Rhine Falls is one of the beloved natural scenery in Switzerland. By volume, it is the largest waterfall in Europe. The waterfall is 150 meters wide and 23 meters in height. It is believed to have been in the latest Ice Age. It is believed that the current of water eroded the rock forming the gorgeous-looking waterfall.
There are many trails through which you can view this amazing waterfall with the Schloss Laufen side being the best one. Residents from Schaffhausen and Zurich often choose this as a popular day trip destination.
Grindelwald is a picturesque mountain village in Switzerland renowned as the gateway to the Jungfrau Region. Grindelwald offers views of breathtaking alpine landscapes, lush green meadows, and capped peaks. It is also popular for hiking, skiing, snowboarding rock climbing, and other adventure sports.
Grindelwald hosts many festivals and cultural events throughout the year that showcase the Swiss traditions and folk lifestyle. This small village is open throughout the year and each season offers something different for the tourists. Grindelwald's natural beauty and wide range of activities make it an unforgettable Swiss mountain experience.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the most visited tourist destination in Italy. It is popular for its recognizable tilt due to the unstable foundation of the soil. It has a height of 55.86 meters on the low side and 56.67 meters on the high side. There are 296 or 294 steps in the tower with the seventh floor having two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase. The tower is a freestanding tower part of the Pisa Cathedral complex. It is open to visit and climb for tourists. However, there’s a limit to number of people allowed to enter at a time for conservation reasons. It is a remarkable testament to engineering advancement for human beings to be able to preserve this monument for such a long period of time.
The Roman Colosseum is one of the most popular monuments in the world. It was established as a platform for entertainment, battles, and contests by the Roman Empire. Located in Rome, Italy, it is a magnificent example of the architectural advancement of the Roman Empire. It is estimated to be capable of accommodating up to 80,000 people.
The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world. It is open for tourists to visit. You can get guided tours or choose to explore the massive monument yourself. Make sure to read the full guide to visiting the Colosseum to follow all the rules and etiquette.
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. Dedicated to the legendary painter, engineer, and scientist Leonardo da Vinci, it is a fitting tribute to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. The museum also serves as a hub for science and tech enthusiasts.
The museum has kept hold of various inventions and working models of machines invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Not only limited to scientific inventions, but the museum is a collection of many legendary arts.
The Cathedral Square of Milan is situated in the heart of the city of Milan. It is one of the most historically significant places in Milan welcoming thousands of tourists each year. The square is named after the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and is the major attraction inside the square. The Milan Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world, famous for its architecture and art sculptures.
Other than the grand cathedral, you should also visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Royal Palace. The Galleria is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world. It is a unique shopping gallery with outstanding architecture.
The Cathedral Square of Florence is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Florence. It is named after the Florence Cathedral which is the dominant figure of the square.
The Florence Cathedral is a massive cathedral popular for its red-tiled dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Climbing to the top of the dome gives a fantastic view of the city. Next to the cathedral is Giotto's Campanile, a freestanding bell tower designed by Giotto di Bondone, a popular artist and architect. The stunning sculptures and architecture are the major attractions of this bell tower. You can get a panoramic view of the city from the top of this tower too.
St. Peter’s Basilica is a Renaissance-style church situated in the Vatican City. It is one of the world's most important and iconic religious sites and the holiest of all Catholic churches. The church was built over the burial site of St. Peter who is considered the first Pope.
The Basilica is a gorgeous monument to view. The interior of this basilica includes some of the most intricate art such as sculptures, paintings, mosaics, etc. Some of the known art visible at St. Peter’s Basilica are Michelangelo’s Pietà, the baldachin by Bernini, the statue of St. Longinus in the crossing, the tomb of Urban VIII, and the bronze cathedra of St. Peter.
The Piazzale Michelangelo is a famous square in the city of Florence, Italy. It is situated at the top of a hill and offers a panoramic view of the entire city. The square is named after the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. A bronze sculpture of Michelangelo is established at the center of the square to admire his works.
Tourists often choose to visit this landmark for the panoramic view of the city and the statue of Michelangelo. Additionally, the architecture of this place with stairs and compounds is also something to admire. It is also a great place to view the sunset. The geographical setting of this place makes it great for photography or for a romantic experience. Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli)
The Trevi Fountain, situated in Rome, is one of the most popular fountains in the world. The fountain is 26.3 meters in height and 49 meters in width. The Trevi Fountain is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture ratified by its elaborate design and intricate sculptures.
It is a major tourist destination in Rome due to the beauty of its architecture. Another reason people visit this fountain is because of the coin-throwing tradition. It is believed that if you throw one coin, you’ll get a chance to return to Rome. Throwing two coins means you will return to visit Rome and have a new romantic partner. Throwing three coins means a return trip, a new romance, and marriage. You’ll have to throw the coin over your shoulder into the fountain to work.
The Amalfi coast is a stunning and picturesque stretch of coastline in southern Italy. It is renowned for its rugged cliffs, charming seaside villages, sandy coves, and Mediterranean landscape. The coast covers about 50 kilometers in length.
The coast is known for its many small cities that are great for getaways, romantic dinners, honeymoons, etc. Amalfi is the most famous one from which the name is derived. Other than Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Limoncello, Atrani, Sorrento, etc. are some popular towns on the Amalfi Coast.
So there you have it: 25 best places to visit in Europe.
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