Major Attractions in Western Europe
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Schonbrunn Palace- Located in Austria, this 1,441 room palace offers a lot of attractions. Consists of the Privy Garden, a maze, and the oldest zoo in the world.
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Hofburg Imperial Palace-Located in Austria, this attraction is the official residence of the President of Austria. This attraction was first opened officially in 1279.
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Vienna State Opera- Located in Austria, this orchestra is considered as one of the world's best. This attraction has much history dating back to the 19th century
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Leuven Town Hall- Located in Belgium, this attraction was built in the mid 15th century. This attraction is a seat of government and seen as the citys main square.
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Mons Belfry- Located in Belgium, this attraction serves as the capital of Hainaut Province. This bell tower was constructed in the 17th century.
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Belfry of Bruges- Located in Belgium, this attraction is a medieval bell tower in the historical center of Burges. The belfry was added to the market square around 1240.
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Chateau de Chenonceau-Located in France, the chateau was built in the 16th century and serves as a passageway for boats at the bottom.
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Amiens Cathedral- Located in France, this medieval Roman Catholic church is the largest cathedral in France. This attraction is very famous for its 13th century architecture.
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Nimes Roman Monuments- Located in France, this Roman temple belongs to what was once one of the most important cities in Roman Gaul. This temple dates back all the way to the Roman period.
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Carcassonne- Located in France, Carcassonne is a historic fortified city that dates back about 2,500 years and became part of France in the mid 13th century.
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Reichsburg Cochem- Located in Germany, this castle was built around 1000 by a palatinate count. The castle was nearly destroyed in the 17th century.
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Lichtenstein Castle- Located in Germany, this is one of the modern castles built in the 19th century in honor of the medieval knights of Liechtenstein.
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Schwerin Castle-Located in Germany, this castle sits on an island in the main lake of Schwerin. It has been reported this castle has stood as early as the 10th century.
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Neuschwanstein Castle- Located in Germany, this is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The castle was built in the late 1800s, but not for defensive purposes.
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Liechtenstein National Museum- Located in Liechtenstein, this state owned attraction is preserved in a former inn. This attraction exhibits history of the country along with weapons and art.
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Country Castles: Schellenberg- Located in Liechtenstein, tourists are able to explore two ruins in Schellenberg which date back to 1200. They both resemble elements of a medieval castle.
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National Museum of History and Art- Located in Luxembourg, this attraction is dedicated to displaying artworks and artifacts. A great exhibit to see all of Luxembourg's history.
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Echternach and its Benedictine Abbey- Located in Luxembourg, this town lies on the bank of the River Sure, which forms the border with Germany. This attraction also contains remains dating back to the 10th century.
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Monaco St Nicholas Cathedral- Located in Monaco, this is the national cathedral and was named after the first Catholic church built. This attraction is described by many as beautiful and peaceful.
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Prince's Palace of Monaco- Located in Monaco, this attraction is the official home of the country's rulers. The palace began as a fortress in the 12th century but later fell in to disorder.
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Maastricht Vrijthof- Located in the Netherlands, this attraction is best known city square in the southern part of the Netherlands. This city square usually hosts large festivals all year including winter and fall festivals.
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Canals of Amsterdam- Located in Netherlands, these famous canals were built in the 17th century during the Dutch golden age. The three main canals form belts around the city.
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Mount Pilatus- Located in Switzerland, this mountain is full of legends from medieval Europeans. The mountain was named after famous biblical Roman governor Pontius Pilate.
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Zytglogge- Located in Switzerland, this clock tower gate in Bern is the oldest city gate, and an exceptional historical site. The clock has been the master clock for many centuries and was built in 1530.