Best European Cities to Visit

While Europe has many amazing sights to offer, these three metropolitan cities deserve to take the spotlight:

Paris - The City of Love

Paris is the capital of France and its largest city. A romantic, stylish, and sophisticated city situated on the river Seine.

The first image that springs to mind is the Eiffel Tower. Engineer Gustav Eiffel built the most famous tourist attraction of France in 1889. Once you're on top of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy an outstanding view of Paris, especially at night.

Other famous landmarks are the twelfth century cathedral Notre Dame and the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe. Paris is both old and modern, with its extensive railway system and countless churches, cathedrals and palaces.

When in Paris, don't forget to visit the famous picture of da Vinci's Mona Lisa, displayed at the world-renowned Louvre Museum.

Rome - The Eternal City

Rome, Italy's capital and largest city, situated on the Tiber. The Mediterranean Sea is close, making it a perfect, year-round tourist destination, due to its warm climate. However, summer can be uncomfortable hot with temperature exceeding 90 F. Rome is rich in history.

The Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire and was used for gladiatorial combat. You can still visit the remains of the Colosseum.

The Trevi Fountain is the one of the most famous throughout the world and was inspired by sea mythology. Legend has it, that anyone throwing a coin into the fountain will return to Rome one day.

Vatican City, the seat of the Roman-catholic church and the the Pope, is in fact a separate state. Remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do!

London - the Heart of England

London, capital of England and largest city in the United Kingdom. London is an energetic city for arts, fashion, culture and politics. London is one of the largest financial centers, next to Tokyo and New York. Climate is moderate, but an umbrella is an important accessory nearly year-round.

You can go shopping at the nearly one mile long Oxford Street, have a look at Buckingham Palace, or ride the London Eye--one of the largest observations wheels in the world.

Trafalgar Square is anther great location to visit. It was designed by John Nash in the 1820s and constructed in the 1830s.

Don't miss out to visit the Big Ben, London's icon. The 316-foot clock tower was completed in 1858 and is part of Westminster Palace, better known as the Houses of Parliament.