Europe Attractions
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• Rome, Italy. The city oozes cool, and it is an amazing mixture of millennia-old buildings and modern architecture. Be sure to check out the Coliseum and the Roman Forum for a bit of history, St Peter’s Square for a bit of jaw dropping wonder, and the Spanish Steps for true Italian culture.

• London, England. One of the busiest cities in Europe, it’s got a young and trendy vibe throughout. It has a long and rich history, which is celebrated at Shakespeare’s Globe (go and see a play if you can!) and the Tower of London. It also has some of the best art outside of Italy, with the Tate Galleries providing a range from modern to classical.

• Athens, Greece. The first thing that strikes you is that nearly all the buildings are painted white, and when you get up high (like at the Acropolis) the city shines up at you. It has sometimes been called the birthplace of civilization, and you can imagine yourself 2000 years ago wondering the streets and plazas. Greek food is some of the best in Europe, and be sure to get your hands on locally produced olives and feta cheese for a taste sensation.

• Berlin, Germany. American tourists are always well received in Germany, and Berlin has a treasure trove of museums and artifacts relating to World War II. There are still parts of the Berlin Wall standing, and there are a few concentration camps nearby that have opened as museums. It is also one of the best cities for nightlife, and the quantity and quality of the cafes, bars and restaurants will keep even the hardiest partier occupied.

• Paris, France. No trip to Europe would be complete without seeing (and going up, for those with a head for heights) the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre Coeur. The French take their food and drink very seriously, and it’s easy to find street markets even in the middle of downtown. It is also one of the fashion capitals of Europe, so be sure to at least window shop down the Champs Elysees.

By John from NY - This autumn, some of my friends invited me go with them to Germany, Europe. The trip was really short, 3 days only, but my favorite was a day in Heidelberg. It's worth mentioning that autumn colors made the town look fascinating. I have no idea what were those trees, but everything looked orange, gold and green. That, along with the bright sun and the blue, cloudless sky, actually made quite an impression on me. Heidelberg is beautiful place, with a few mini-fortresses, a lot of old-styled buildings and an absolutely stunning Castle on top a hill.

The whole feel of the place for me was uniquely pleasant - I don't think I've ever seen a place with such a fine vibration. The whole town was a fusion of baroque (makes me think of Mozart) and modern architecture. And in the suburbs, I've seen houses like nowhere else - made of marble, or big, dark bricks, ornate with wooden gantries and green vines, and stuff I can only guess about... Truly original and stylish.

The streets are long and narrow, with lots of trees, gardens and mini-parks. There's also a river and some popular bridges, but I didn't spend too much time there. In short, the town looked like a freshly modernized 14th century village, built in high class. For me, it felt more like time-travel than anything else. For good Europe attractions I say visit Heidelberg, Germany.

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