Tourism in Europe
Europe is an attractive continent that attracts millions of tourists annually, as European cities are famous for their medieval architecture, and they have many old cathedrals, churches, towns, and museums, which are the main destination for tourists.
Contemporary attractions in Europe provide great opportunities for sightseeing, including canals, towers, coastal cities, recreational facilities, and religious monuments. Tourists can practice various activities in it, such as: skiing, cruises, and festivals are held in Europe throughout the year to celebrate music, cuisine, fashion, and films.
France
France attracts millions of tourists, as the number of tourists who visited it in 2014 was estimated at approximately 83.7 million, because it has approximately 41 UNESCO World Heritage sites, which have been preserved to protect its cultural, religious and natural heritage, which includes: Palaces, towns, canals, churches, and mountain ranges in France provide a distinctive destination for skiing, and one of the most important places to visit is the capital, Paris, which attracts millions of tourists to visit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Disneyland.
Rome in Italy
The Italian capital, Rome, is one of the cities that is famous among tourists, who cannot visit all the sights in just one day. It has a wide network of roads that extended throughout the ancient Roman Empire; That is why the famous phrase about it “all roads lead to Rome” appeared, and among the most important sites that can be visited there are the following:
- The Colosseum: It is a huge amphitheater built in the year 80 AD, and witnessed all the great battles, executions, and hunting animals, and this amphitheater attracts thousands of tourists every year.
- The Roman Forum: The Roman Forum is located in the center of ancient Rome, and the Forum was the center of life in it, where many celebrations, sermons, processions, and commercial activities were held in it, and it can be visited to learn about the splendor of the Roman Empire.
Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most famous cities in Italy, consisting of a hundred small islands filled with Gothic architecture, buildings dating back to the Renaissance, along with world-class museums, and stunning churches, and among the most famous attractions in Venice are the following:
- Piazza San Marco: This square is the main destination in Venice, surrounded by many monuments, elegant historical buildings, and many cafes.
- Rialto Bridge: This picturesque and crowded bridge has been the main crossing of the Grand Canal of Venice since 1591 AD, and this bridge contains arches full of shops, and the famous Rialto Market.
Turkey
Turkey attracts millions of tourists every year to visit its many historical sites, especially Istanbul, which includes many historical sites, including Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, many shopping centers and recreational activities, and other tourist cities in Turkey : Antalya, Izmir, and Ankara.