Introduction
The history of Europe is shaped by the landmarks that have shaped it over the years. From castles and palaces to museums, these buildings are iconic for their history and beauty.
Colosseum
The Colosseum is an iconic landmark of Rome. It was built in the 1st century CE and used for gladiatorial combats, public executions and animal hunts. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built, with a capacity of 50,000 spectators who could attend games such as chariot races or fights between wild animals.
The Romans had many other impressive structures too–the Pantheon (a temple dedicated to all gods), Trajan’s Market (an ancient shopping mall) and Hadrian’s Villa (a large country estate).
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris, but it’s also one of the most visited paid monuments in the world. It was built for the 1889 World’s Fair and stands at 324 meters tall (1,063 ft). The tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed bridges and railway stations throughout France.
The Eiffel Tower has become so iconic that its shape has been used in logos and advertisements around Europe–from Coca-Cola to McDonald’s!
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an ancient monument in Wiltshire, England. It’s believed to have been built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC by the Druids, who were an ancient Celtic priesthood.
Stonehenge has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO because of its cultural significance and importance as one of the most spectacular prehistoric sites in Europe.
Palace of Versailles
Versailles is a palace in France that was built by King Louis XIV. The palace is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited monuments in Europe.
The Palace of Versailles was built as a home for King Louis XIV, who wanted to live there with his family when he wasn’t ruling France from Paris. It took over 30 years to build this enormous structure, which has 730 rooms and covers more than 2 million square feet (200 acres).
The Hall of Mirrors is perhaps one of the most famous features at Versailles; it’s an impressive room covered with mirrors on three sides! You can see yourself reflected in them as you walk through this area–it feels like you’re being surrounded by reflections everywhere!
The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Europe. It’s located in the center of Athens and has been a sacred place since ancient times. The Acropolis itself is actually an ancient citadel that was built on top of a hill, but it also encompasses many other structures and buildings nearby.
There are several different ways to get there: by foot, bus or taxi; however, if you choose to walk up from Syntagma Square (which is right next door), prepare yourself for quite a workout! You’ll need about 45 minutes just to get up there (and another 45 minutes back down). The steps are steep and narrow so watch your step as you climb them–you wouldn’t want someone else falling because they’re too busy looking at their phone! Once on top though, it’s worth every bit of effort spent getting here because what awaits inside will blow your mind away…
These landmarks have shaped Europe and its history.
These landmarks have shaped Europe and its history. Their significance is not just historical: they continue to be relevant today, even if we don’t always realize it.
Let’s take a look at some of these iconic landmarks in more detail:
Conclusion
The European landmarks listed above are just a few of the many that have shaped the continent. There are many other places that deserve to be on this list, but we wanted to focus on those which have had the greatest impact on European culture, history and politics. These sites represent some of the most iconic buildings in the world and serve as reminders of where we came from (and where we might be going).
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