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This replica statue stands outside the Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza della Signoria.
The 16-ton bell inside this iconic tower is known as Big Ben, not the tower itself.
France's Loire Valley is filled with castles like this one at Chenonceau.
These iconic chalk cliffs have been a symbol of England for centuries.
Climb to the top of Paris' Notre Dame and hang out with the gargoyles.
Springtime is best to see puffins nesting on the Scottish island of Lunga
This Renaissance dome is still studied today for its unique architecture.
Visit the old town of Dubrovnik as you explore Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.
Orvieto, built on top of an ancient volcano, is home to this stunning duomo.
Venetian gondolas are a popular landmark in this decadent yet decaying city.
This award-winning department store in Birmingham is truly unique.
Britain's war dead were honoured in 2014 at the Tower of London.
These iconic hills form the southern coast of England, directly across from Normandy, France.
This cottage, Shakespeare's wife's family home, is a short walk outside of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Clifford's Tower is all that remains of York's mediaeval castle.
These iconic hills form the southern coast of England, directly across from Normandy, France.
This iconic landmark, while initially hated by Parisians, is now synonymous with everything Paris.
This museum offers lots of hidden treasures - from sculpture to painting to this beautiful stained glass.
This site is the top tourist attraction in all of France - and fewer than 50 people live here year-round.
This iconic landmark, while initially hated by Parisians, is now synonymous with everything Paris.
Many Roman arenas throughout southern Europe copy this one ... Rome's Colosseum.
You can't wander far in Venice without coming across the Grand Canal ... Venice's main thoroughfare.
In the famous Campo dei Miracoli, this world-famous landmark continues to draw crowds.
Many Roman arenas throughout southern Europe copy this one ... Rome's Colosseum.
ENGLAND
Whether you're staying in the heart of London or Birmingham, or in small towns like York or Bath, history envelops you wherever you go in England. Explore London's many museums, walk the Roman walls of York or discover the ancient site of Stonehenge. England's got it going on.
FRANCE
It's hard to do all of France in a single trip. So, break it down by area – the Loire Valley, Normandy, Provence, the Côte d'Azur or Paris – and learn to love it all. Each region specializes in its own unique food and wine, and the geography is vastly different from one end of the country to the next.
ITALY
I can never get enough of Italy. From the decadent decay of Venice to the ancient ruins of Rome, there's lots to see and do. Recharge on the Cinque Terre, drift through the Lake District, relax in Tuscany and Umbria, immerse yourself in the art and food of Florence or gasp along the Amalfi Coast. Andiamo!
This castle in the Scottish Highlands remains home to the Duke of Argyll.
Lunga is the largest of the Treshnish Islands. Each year, in May-June, it becomes home to thousands of nesting puffins.
Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull, makes a great home-base for island hopping, bird watching and whale watching excursions.
This castle in the Scottish Highlands remains home to the Duke of Argyll.
SCOTLAND
Don't be fooled by the clichés of Scotland. There's more to this wee place than just haggis and whisky. Explore the beautiful cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, hike in the Highlands, wander castle ruins, discover majestic and awe-inspiring scenery. And then you can stop for a whisky.
Considered as one of the most beautiful public squares in Europe, the Grand Place in Brussels is Belgium's most important tourist destination.
This magnificent national park in Croatia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register in 1979.
This inner court in central Amsterdam was founded in the Middle Ages.
Considered as one of the most beautiful public squares in Europe, the Grand Place in Brussels is Belgium's most important tourist destination.
OTHER EURO DESTINATIONS
From canals and coffeehouses in Amsterdam to resplendent synagogues in Prague, from the rustic charm of Croatia's Dalmatian coast to the majesty and grandeur of Austria, from the beer and mussels of Belgian cafés to the history and beauty of so many other places ... there's a lot more to Europe than you thought!