Introduction
Europe is one of the most beautiful continents in the world. The continent is home to some of the biggest cities in the world. Europe is blessed by nature, the continent has a wide variety of geographical diversity ranging from snow peaked mountains, grassy plains, and thick forests. Europe cities have been for many years leading the world in terms of architecture and the same is clearly evident in the monuments spread across all the major cities in Europe. Traveling to Europe is a great opportunity to get exposed to different cultures coexisting in peace. If you think language is a barrier, then you could look for Europe Travel Packages offered by various travel agencies. The US and the Europe has for a long period shared cordial relationship between them, hence, buying affordable airtickets is easy business. The continent host some of the world renowned cities in the world that has no parallels in the current world economy. Some of the must see cities in Europe are as follows:
Interlaken
Interlaken is located 56 km from the Switzerland capital Bern, the city is located in the central part of Switzerland. Interlaken is a beautiful resort town that is adorned with traditional buildings that are made of old timber. The city rest between the emerald colored lakes of Thun and Lake Brienz. The city has railway stations for travelers who wish to travel to this beautiful land, visitors can use either Interlaken Ost or Interlaken West to reach the beautiful city. Did you know, what makes Interlaken one of the best cities to visit in Europe ? well, the beautiful mountains, snowy peaks, alpine meadows, and dense forests make the city a must see. It is a perfect place to reconnect with nature and be a part of the same. The beauty of nature that Interlaken hosts can not be expressed in mere words. The clean water, air, and the beautiful climate resemble a feeling of living in heaven.
Geneva
Geneva, unlike popular belief, is not the capital of Switzerland, in fact, it is Bern that holds the title. The French speaking capital of Switzerland the city is an economic and diplomatic powerhouse. The city has some of the best infrastructure available making it a desired travel destination of the world. Jura Arc or what is famously known as the watch valley of Switzerland spread between the city of Geneva and Basel is known for developing some of the most expensive watches in the world. Most of the world famous watches from Switzerland is headquartered in the watch valley. Geneva is famous for skiing, if you are a traveler who likes to ski, Geneva should be on your bucket list. The must try dishes in Geneva are Fondue – served along with bread, Rosti, Tartiflette and so on. The Swiss city is also famous for its delicious homemade chocolates, certainly, try it if you have a sweet tooth.
Paris
Paris is considered the city of love. The city can naturally be called the largest francophone city in the world. The city is a blend of the finest things in life, with beautiful monuments, château, majestic palaces, food, wine and so on. The major icon of the city, that is considered as part of the seven wonders of the world, the Eiffel Tower, is one of the most visited sites in the world. The city has restaurants that serve fresh bread that tastes like nothing we have tried in the US. Some of the must try food items while visiting Paris are Baguettes, Croissants, Macarons, French cheese, Oysters and so on. Paris is considered the fashion capital of the world. The city is a special blend of the present and the past. Walkthrough the stoned paved of Paris and do window shopping at some of the finest materials available on display. Paris is a melting pot of cultures, a truly cosmopolitan city that deserves to be on the top of the best cities to visit in Europe list.
Venice
Venice is built on more than 100 islands on the Adriatic Sea. Venice is also known as “The Floating City”. The city has no roads, but the city has canals to connect the islands. The city is filled with beautiful ancient buildings, palaces and most importantly majestic bridges connecting the various islands. The city is world famous for the number of tourists visiting the city every year. Venice should certainly on the bucket list of tourists visiting Europe. Venice has some of the best seafood in the country, this is due to the close proximity to the sea. Pizza is a must try in Venice so is other delicious dishes like Risi e Bisi, Bigoli in salsa, Mołéche and so on. Venice is fortunate to have the right climate to grow grapes that can be used to produce high end red and white wine. These wines have been ranked by wine experts as some of the best in Europe. The flavorful wine is exported to many countries, a must try in Venice if you ask me.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. The city is some of the best kept masterpieces of Renaissance art and extravagant church architecture. “The Birth of Venus” a famous painting by Botticelli’s is a must see in Florence. Walking through the streets of Florence makes you walk past in time, to an era of thriving art and architecture, the zenith of Italian culture. The cities’ ancient architecture will make you feel speechless, just what Mark Twain experienced when he arrived in India. Some of the must see architectural wonders in Florence include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and so on. The stone paved roads gives you a feeling of traveling through the middle ages. The city is considered as one of the must see locations in Europe and the huge crowd that comes to visit the city justifies this logic. Some of the must try dishes in Florence include Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Tagliatelle Funghi Porcini e Tartufo, Crostini and so on.
Conclusion
Traveling makes an individual feel life and help them remain well connected to nature. It helps widen the perspective of people making them more open to diverse opinions. Travel helps the inner engineering process making him or her an asset to the society and the world as a whole. Europe even though the second smallest continent in the world, sparsely populated, has been a center of art and architecture that had driven the global taste for more than a century. Discovering Europe will give you as a traveler an understanding of the past cultural glory and the experience of the zenith of human cultural and architectural wonders.
