Travel To Europe

Travel to Europe can provide a vacation full of culturally diverse sights and sounds. Of the 45 countries and 16 major cities in Europe, people often wonder where to go first. Paris has to be the most widely recognized, but don't forget London, Rome, Florence, Venice - the list goes on. Paris is an ideal place to begin a vacation abroad. It features the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and much more in between. Paris is the most glamorous city in Europe and considered by many to be an authority on style. Dotted with over 150 art galleries, museums, and an innumerable amount of cafes and restaurants, the variety of style and decor is hard to beat. Theatre is at the forefront of entertainment while many classical concerts take place in the fine architectural settings, especially chapels and churches.

After absorbing the rich culture of Paris, London is an excellent next stop for anyone planning to travel to Europe. London is Europe's largest city with a population just shy of eight million. It is also the most diverse metropolis in the country where close to 200 languages are spoken. London is the hub for news and economics as well as the location where the central government resides. Among London's traditional sights are Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Buckingham Palace. It is also a shopper's paradise with its many boutiques and markets and there are plenty of places to eat along the way. The diverse culture of this major city has prompted many people to travel to Europe.

A third memorable destination on most travel itineraries is Rome, a historically significant city history, rich in art, monuments and exquisite views. Pilgrims, scholars, and millions of tourists from all over the world travel to Europe with Rome as their prime destination. Rome comes from a meager beginning of a small settlement of shepherds and farmers along the Tevere River. Often referred to as the "Eternal City", Rome has been shaped into a place of culture and beauty with its spectacular ancient monuments and new art galleries. One cannot travel to Rome and miss visiting the Vatican, which sits on the west bank. The Vatican operates as a small, independent, city founded in AD 90 on what is believed to be the place of St. Peters martyrdom. The Vatican has acted as an independent state since 1929 and since then, has led a separate existence from the rest of Rome. The Vatican's main sights observe a strict dress code and no visitors who wear clothes bearing their legs or shoulders are allowed in. Even though the Vatican is duty-fee, credit cards are not accepted, so travelers need to arrive wish cash in hand.

Europe offers many memorable vacation destinations for tourists of all interests. Perhaps the toughest decision will be which ones to visit in the limited time most tourists have. Indeed, the Lord has created a beautiful and glorious world for us to enjoy. O taste and see that the LORD is good (Psalm 34:8).

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