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6 Most Exquisite Places to Visit in Europe

With so many interesting places to visit in Europe deciding what the best six exquisite places to visit during your vacation is indeed a difficult decision.

The first city on my list would have to be Paris. Not only known for its famous sights such as the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and of course the Eiffel Tower, the city is also the heart of fashion and chic. A trip down the Champs Elysees with its exclusive expensive stores will soon confirm that fact.

Barcelona is located near the Spanish border with France and is a city unlike any other in Europe. Dating back to Roman times the city was transformed by the Olympics in 1992 and boasts some extraordinary modern architecture, and yet, the city has still managed to retain its ties with its proud historic past.

Rome the 'Eternal City' is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Once the capital of western civilization, the city displays it's amazing and famous ancient heritage in a proud and spectacular manner. Places to see include The Colosseum, The Forum, Arch of Constantine, The Pantheon and the Ancient Temples of Rome. A visit to the Vatican and St Peter's Basilica is definitely a highlight of any trip to Rome.

Once the home of many famous Greek philosophers such as Plato and Socrates, Athens is definitely a place that should be on your list of European attractions. The major historic sites are mostly located around the Acropolis and offer a truly exciting, impressive and memorable experience for any tourist.

If the hot humid summers in Athens become too much, then you must take a trip to one or more of the beautiful Greek Islands such as Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes or Corfu to name a few. Most of these Islands are known for their fantastic beaches and friendly inhabitants. Corfu is regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Greece with its lush vegetation and incredible night life.

Exploring Venice with its scenic canals and bridges, spectacular buildings and famous landmarks makes this a unique magical experience for any traveler. Filled with romance, history, good food and photo opportunities at every corner, Venice is undoubtedly an experience that you will never forget. Don't miss taking a trip on a Gondola down the Grand Canal with its impressive palaces lining the route or visiting St Mark's Square, The Basilica and The Doge's Palace.

London is one of the great cities of the world. It offers tourist's access to unique sites that were for centuries at the core of western civilization. The city is packed with notable churches, historic cathedrals, a variety of museums, stunning Palaces, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and world class shopping at stores such as Harrods and Selfridges. Must see places include the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden, The Temple, the City of London, London Eye, Tate Modern, the Globe Theater, Imperial War Museum, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Oxford Street Kensington Palace, Harrods, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, The British Museum, the British Library, London's Street Markets, Madame Tussaud's, Tower Bridge and a host of other places to numerous to mention.

The list is endless. It all depends on your personal choice and preference. But one thing is sure, whatever your choice may be, you will love the exquisite and picturesque locations of Europe.

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10 Places in Europe to Visit This Summer

Europe is so rich in culture and each country is so diverse that sometimes it can be hard to know where to visit in Europe, with so many wonderful choices. Below we give you ten ideas for places to visit this summer in Europe.

1. Vienna is a place will is certain to be popular this summer with Austria and Switzerland hosting the Euro 2008 football tournament. Vienna (or Wien as it is known locally) is the capital of Austria and is certain to be lively and it is a pleasant place in its own right to visit. The city can be lively and has some decent museums and galleries and is small and easy to move around in.

2. Barcelona is always a good city to visit and in the summer, as long as you avoid the hottest month, which is August, Barcelona is a great place to visit and has some excellent sites worth visiting including the Sagrada Familia, the marina and Guell Park. Barcelona is a perfect long weekend destination and in the summer months there is a good possibility of fine weather.

3. Dublin is a lively city even in the middle of winter, with bars and pubs full of people having a good time. As well as excellent pubs, Dublin is not a bad place for shopping, live music and theatre and museums.

4. Venice, Italy is a favourite of many and a visit to St.Mark's Square or along the river in a gondola is a one off experience. If you are interested in churches and architecture this is your city.

5. London is simply excellent for musems, galleries and many other attractions. A visit to the British Museum, the Natural History Museum or the like, will keep you busy for days. There are also many fine restaurants and some decent pubs in the capital.

6. Helsinki in Finland is not everyone's first choice for destination but Helsinki is an interesting city to visit in summer time. Time it well and you can experience the two to three weeks when it barely gets dark at night and when many Finns party around the clock.

7. Cap D'agde in France is a town rather than a city and it is an eye opener literally with tens of thousands of nudists letting themselves get an all over tan in what is the world largest nudist village and resort. You can shop, get a haircut, swim, eat and do much more without wearing a stitch.

8. Paris, France is of course also well worth a visit and the Louvre and the Champs Elysees are two attractions than one immediately thinks of and which are certainly worth seeing.

9. Athens in Greece is a must for fans of architecture and history. Athens is a city rich in history and Athens mixed with a few days on the Greek islands can be a great way to spend a week or two.

10. Lisbon, Portugal is one of the smaller European capital cities and is an interesting city to visit. Lisbon similar to Athens, has some interesting architecture and history. This is mixed with the modern which includes a state of the art shopping mall near fans park.

Pablo Michaels writes about French camping and French travel and culture.