Europe In Awe

Bridges

Bridges bring together divided societies and define mankind’s abilities. Certain bridges stand out as truly awe inspiring. Europe is full of such examples:

Tower Bridge, London

Pont du Gard,  France

Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

Buildings

Great buildings often strike us with a deep found respect for theirs designers and builders. Often an expression of their times or of the people that occupied them:

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Hagia Sofia, Istanbul

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Hostels

The absolute best way to meet fellow travelers is in Hostels. Some Hostels in Europe are famous, awkward, beautiful, stylish or known for their great atmospheres:

Hostelboat Anna Maria II, Amsterdam

Generator Hostel, London

Travellers House Lisbon

Journeys

Journeys often signify a combination of multiple landmarks or a historical trek made by famous people.  Examples in Europe include:

Camino de Santiago

Blue Waves of the Danube

 

Mountains

Weather it be holy mountains or famous mountains that have separated societies
through the ages. Today mountains are seen as incredible landmarks or for the more adventurous as climbing challenges.

 

Mont Blanc, France

Ben Nevis, Scotland

Mount Etna, Italy

Jungfrau, Switzerland

Museums

From antiquities to modern art; museums more than any other, draw millions upon millions of visitors. Museums are the keepers of the legacy of mankind in its finest creative moments and its most destructive moments.

Louvre, Paris
British Museum, London
Prado, Madrid

Tate Museum, London

Vatican Museums, Vatican City

  

Rivers

Rivers form the backbone of the European continent, telling stories of
times been and times ahead.

 Danube, Central – Eastern Europe
Rhine, Central – Western Europe

Ruins

Ruins mark the achievements of ancient civilizations and the accomplishments of our ancestors. Even though many of these places have been abandoned for centuries they still inspire awe and admiration from people everywhere.

Parthenon, Greece

Colosseum, Rome

Stonehenge, England

Statues

Statues have been erected all over Europe for various reasons, and in all different sizes. Some have been placed for religious reasons, some to commemorate historical events and some to the glory of the ruler of the country.

 Angel of the North, UK

Marcus Aurelius, Rome

The Thinker, Paris

Venus de Milo, Paris

Manneken Pis, Belgium

David, Italy

Waterfalls

Waterfalls are something that inspires people around the world with their beauty and sheer force. Fine examples in Europe include:

Krimmler Waterfalls, Austria

Rhine Falls, Switzerland