31 Unreal Travel Destinations in Europe You Didn't Realize You Could Visit
We are kind of always dreaming about another vacation. Next time you decide to cross the Atlantic and head to Europe, make sure to check out these 31 incredible places that go beyond the stereotypical tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. It's about time we rack up some frequent-flier miles.
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Italian Riviera
Centered in Genoa, Italy, the Italian Riviera is on the edge of an area filled with small villages, fishing ports, and tree-filled mountains. Source: Instagram user erinehrlich
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Lofoten Islands
These Norwegian islands contain endless beaches, surrounded by large mountains. It's rare to find this kind of scenery anywhere else.
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Museum aan de Stroom
The largest museum in Antwerp, Belgium, is a modern masterpiece that just opened a couple of years ago. Source: Instagram user ziggydub
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Abisko National Park
Enjoy some of Sweden's most beautiful wildlife and lakes at this national park. Source: Instagram user visitabisko
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St. Basil's Cathedral
This colorful church in Moscow was built to look like a bonfire reaching up toward the sky.
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Knossos
You can visit Europe's oldest city, which is filled with historical ruins, in Crete, Greece. Source: Instagram user binouuu24
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Hallstatt
The small village in Austria is surrounded by glassy waters and massive mountains. Source: Instagram user saumy
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Preikestolen
Getting to the top of this crazy steep cliff in Norway would be an experience you can't miss out on. Source: Instagram user lynzeeloo
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Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery
Take a look inside this monastery to see historic art and architecture — it's one of Ukraine's most breathtaking monuments.
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Mont Saint-Michel
You haven't seen all of France until you have seen this ancient island commune.
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Verdon Gorge
You will never see water as blue as the water in this river canyon located in the south of France.
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Wawel Cathedral
Make sure to stop by this cathedral in Poland. You can take tours of its many chapels and burial chambers.
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Krka
Take a dip in this Croatian river filled with tiny waterfalls. Source: Instagram user jakeinthebay6
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Eden Project
These artificial biomes in Cornwall, England, contain plant life from all over the world. If the outside doesn't draw you in, the inside certainly will.
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Aurora Borealis
View one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world above the fjords of Norway.
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Bled Island
Set in the middle of a lake in Slovenia is Bled Island. It's the only natural island in the entire country.
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Hundertwasser House
You can't miss this distinctive apartment building in Vienna, Austria. People from all over the world come to appreciate the unique architecture.
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Ring of Kerry
If you're looking for a place to hike or try out some water sports, this area in Ireland offers all kinds of outdoor activities.
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Belém Tower
Portugal's fortified tower is a little piece of the past, set on the Lisbon shore.
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Krimml
This area has Austria's highest waterfall — and apparently some pretty rainbows, too.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
Tucked away in the German countryside is this castle. If the architecture itself doesn't wow you, the spectacular views will. Source: Instagram user pinarcoskun
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Duomo
This cathedral in Florence, Italy, was built in the 1400s but still stands tall above the city. Source: Instagram user david_ornjtree