Top 6 European Tourist Destinations Revealed!
List the six most famous tourist attractions in Europe. Have you ever been to these attractions?
1. Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa in the city of Pisa, Italy. It is located on the Miracle Square north of the city of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is famous worldwide because it unintentionally leans to one side. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in 1173 and began to lean during construction. The height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is 55 meters, and the famous Galileo freefall experiment was completed on the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
2. Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous buildings in the world and a symbol of France and Paris. It was once the tallest building in the world, standing on the bank of the Seine River in Paris, France, named after its famous designer and structural engineer Gustave Eiffel. It is also a symbol of French culture and a landmark of Paris, often affectionately called 'Iron Lady' by locals.
3. St. Basil's Cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral is located on the Red Square in Moscow. It was built in 1555 and completed in 1561. It is the most representative memorial building in Russia, the geometric center of Moscow, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, also known as the Wishing Pool, is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome, Italy, and one of the most famous fountains in the world. It is the temple of the Roman god Neptune. The fountain is 26.3 meters high and 49.25 meters wide. There is also a legend locally that if you turn your back and throw a coin into the pool, you can make three wishes, but one of the wishes must be to return to Rome.
5. St. James' Cathedral
St. James' Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Family, is a large Roman Catholic church in Spain. Although this church has not been completed, it has been selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
6. Colosseum
The Colosseum's original name was the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is located in the center of Rome and is a symbol of ancient Roman civilization. The Colosseum was built with concrete or stone and is the largest circular theater in the world. It is one of the iconic buildings of the Roman Empire and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
