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50 Places in Europe You Must Visit Before You Die. Best Travel Tips for Experienced Travelers
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Introduction
Europe is a small continent offering a rich and diverse range of geographies, languages, cultures and mores. For first time visitors to Europe, visiting the usual haunts in Paris, Rome and London are a great way to start exploring this diverse continent. But for you, the experience traveler, those locales merely scratch the service of the experiences available to you in Europe. You thirst for more. Countries, cities, and places within the continent where fewer tourists have gone before, that will intrigue, and renew you, filling you with the wonder and excitement you experienced when you first visited Europe. You can recapture that youthful exuberance, no matter your age or how many times you have visited this fair continent. All you have to do is to go someplace new.
The first time was magical and unforgettable because it was the first time, so if you are a well-traveled expert on particular countries, then visit areas of these countries that are as different from where youve already been as you can get. Even better, expand your horizons and visit entirely new countries. You will learn so much about the cultures and ways of life of these countries, gain a new perspective. We have assembled 50 places from throughout Europe that will give you a rich tableau from which to choose your next travel adventure. Relax with this book and get inspired on new and exciting destinations you should add to your travel list now before the secret is out!
Chapter 1 - Western Europe
Begin at the Bguinage in Bruges, Belgium
Once youve explored Amsterdam, take a trip to Bruges, a perfectly charming and one of the best preserved medieval towns so full of winding canals and romantic, stone bridges that it vies for the title of Venice of the North. Stroll through the cobbled streets along the canals and you will understand why UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage site. Visit one of its many boutique chocolate shops and stop by the Chocolate Museum to learn about the history of chocolate from the ancient Aztecs to the present. Take time for quiet reflection as you wander through the Beguinage , a walled community that offered medieval Belgian women a safe and semi-monastic environment to serve God. The white gabled houses surround a beautiful courtyard, and serve as a quiet oasis for travelers and locals.
London, England
London is one of the most cosmopolitan and culturally rich cities in Europe, and No visit is complete without marveling at the Crown Jewels, the artwork at the British Museum and the National Gallery, and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. For the experienced traveler who has done those things and more, skip the tours and pop over to Hempstead in West London. Youll get a great view of the Thames River Valley. It has historically been the preferred district for artists and intellectuals and that tradition continues today. Hampsteads High Street is not to be missed.
Theater fans should base their trip around the West End Theater District , soaking up world class-theater, art and music. The West End is where many of the best and most successful Broadway plays begin their start. If youre flexible you can book tickets half price tickets on the day of the show at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square or visit the theaters directly and possibly score unused tickets sold at a discount.
Vaux le Vicomte, France
Once youve seen the usual sites in Paris, skip the lines for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral and take a romantic day trip to Vaux le Vicomte , a French chateau considered by Parisians to be as magnificent as Versaille but without the hordes of tourists. Only thirty-five miles from Paris, this spectacular 17 th century baroque chateau inspired Louis the XIV to create of Versailles. Encompassing one hundred acres, you can stroll through unbelievably beautiful gardens and captivating forests, after soaking up the chateaus rich history of opulent wealth, political intrigue and scandal. Enjoy an elegant candlelight dinner at one of the restaurants located on the chateaus grounds.
The Abbey at Mont Saint-Michel, France
Mont Saint-Michel is one of Frances most amazing sights. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it offers dramatic views, thanks to its location on a rocky island off the cost of Normandy and has some of the most powerful tidal waves in Europe. For centuries Mont Saint-Michel was one of Europes most important pilgrimage destinations. The iconic Abbey at Mont-Saint was the destination of pilgrims, and is the primary target of your visit to this tiny but beautiful medieval town. The Benedictine Abbey was built in the Gothic style and named after the Archangel Michael. After visiting the Abbey, walk the narrow streets that wind past charming chapels, lovely gardens and a score of museums.
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