5 Beautiful Vacation Places To Visit In Europe

By Vanessa A

Explore and go on vacation in Europe! Europe has many beautiful places that are famous for their landmarks, traditions and much more.
Learn about the history, costoms and everday life in places like Greece, Poland, France, Spain, and Italy.
Also, see the best places to stay at and things to see while you are there. Hover beneath the photos to see which place you are looking at!

Greece

History

Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, situated on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula.The word Ancient, Greece refers to a sophisticated period in world history which was the time between 800 B.C. and 500 B.C. Ancient Greece saw advances in art, poetry and technology, but most of all it was the age in which the polis, or city-state, was invented. The polis became the determined feature of Greek life for hundreds of years.

• Historical Landmarks/Tourist Attractions

-Acropolis

-Olympia

-Parthenon

-Meteora

Traditions and Food in Greece

Greece has many religious traditions. Easter is the most important celebration and the mass takes place at the Greek Orthodox Church.The food and drinks in Greece are famous all over the world for both its quality and taste. Greek cuisine is considered an example of the healthy Mediterranean diet while sharing food and drinks with relatives and friends is one of the basic features of Greek culture. Seasonings and olive oil are also a very important part of the recipies. Some traditional greek food include gyros, souvlaki, mousakka, and briam. Some seafood includes fish, squid(calamari), amd octopus.

Best Places To Stay

The following link will bring you the best hotels to stay at on your vacation in Greece, the prices, and where they are located. Top Hotels in Greece

Poland

History

Poland is located at a geographic crossroads that links the forested lands of northwestern Europe to the sea lanes of the Atlantic Ocean and the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier. Over the centuries Poland has been troubled by the forces of regional history but is now bounded into 7 nations.By the 21st century, Poland was a market-based democracy, plentiful in products of all kinds and a member of both NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the European Union (EU).

• Historical Landmarks/Tourist attractions

-Wawel Royal Castle

-Awtowitz-Birkenau State Museum

-Main Market Square

-Historic Old Town

Traditions and Food in Poland

In Poland they, taste the twelve Christmas Eve dishes, take part in the Epiphany procession, dye eggs for Easter, and douse people with water on Śmigus-dyngus day as traditions. Foods in Poland include bigos, kotlet schabowy, pierogi and gołąbki (see below). Poles boast that their two basic products are bread and sausages. The most typical ingredients used in Polish cuisine are sauerkraut, beetroot, cucumbers (gherkins), sour cream, kohlrabi, mushrooms, sausages and smoked sausage.

Best Places To Stay

The following link will bring you the best hotels to stay at on your vacation in Poland, the prices, and where they are located. Top Hotels in Poland




France

History

France formed a major part of the Roman Empire until the 5th century and was then home to Germanic tribes which moved in from the east.French kings slowly took control of more lands in the area, eventually forming France. France is located in western Europe and bordered by the countries of Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland, and by the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

• Historical Landmarks/Tourist attractions

-Effel Tower in Paris

-Palace of Versilles

-The Louvre

-Arc de Triomphe

Traditions and Food in France

The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. May Day, also known as Labor Day, is on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 celebrates the end of conflict in Europe in World War II. The French eat food such as Baguette (French Bread), Baguette Sandwich, Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée (Onion Soup), Croque-Monsieur (Ham and Cheese Sandwich), Quiche au Saumon et Crevettes (Salmon and Shrimp Quiche), and Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

Best Places To Stay

The following link will bring you the best hotels to stay at on your vacation in France, the prices, and where they are located. Top Hotels in France



Spain

History

Spanish history dates back tens of thousands of years, with findings dating back to around 50,000 BC. The original inhabitants of the area which now forms Spain and Portugal were refered to as the Iberians. Spain is located in Southwestern Europe and is bordered by the countries of Andorra, France and Portugal, and by the British colony of Gibraltar.

• Historical Landmarks/Tourist attractions

-Sagrada Familia

-Alhambra

-Park Guell

-Costa de Sol

Traditions and Food in Spain

Fiestas and Traditions. Best known among Spain's folkloristic traditions are certainly Flamenco and bullfights.Bullfights are part of any Fiesta. Foods eaten in Spain include Paella, Jamon Iberico, Tortilla Española, Patatas Bravas, and PistoChorizo.

Best Places To Stay

The following link will bring you the best hotels to stay at on your vacation in France, the prices, and where they are located. Top Hotels in Spain





Italy

History

Modern humans only arrived in Italy around 40,000 years ago.The modest community of Rome, which is thought to have been founded in the year 753 BC, developed into a massive empire over the next few centuries. Italy is located in southern Europe, in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.

• Historical Landmarks/Tourist attractions

-The Colessium

-Amalfi Coast

-Piazza San Marco

-Capri

Traditions and Food in Italy

Italian culture is steeped in the arts, family, architecture, music and food. Home of the Roman Empire and a major center of the Renaissance, culture on the Italian peninsula has trived for centuries. Some foods that are commonly eaten in Italy are Pizza Margherita, Gelato, Tiramisu, Pasta, and Ravioli.

Best Places To Stay

The following link will bring you the best hotels to stay at on your vacation in Italy, the prices, and where they are located. Top Hotels in Italy



Book a trip to one of these amazing places below! I hope you enjoy your wonderful vacation!

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