Europe is the earth's second-smallest continent, but what it lacks in size it makes up tenfold in history and culture. Even Europeans will delight in these photos of European architecture and landscape.
Many cities in Europe are recognized for their architecture, or a particular building. The Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa immediately call to mind their home countries: France and Italy, respectively.
Germany is one of the largest European countries, and is well known for its castles. Browse some of these photos of architectural wonders - towering castle turrets and soaring cathedrals are some of the highlights of German architecture throughout the centuries.
For a touch of culture, colourful street markets across the continent are a showcase of local produce and wares. Here is where you find the fresh fruit of Mediterranean countries and hearty cheeses of mountainous Switzerland. Cathedral spires of Salzburg and expanses of white sand are representative of two scenes from this wildly diverse continent.
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Blossoming Almond Tree Pink Spring Flowers An Almond tree blossoming near the town of Tarbena in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain in the Spring, showing off its beautiful pink flowers. |
Grossgmain |
Residence Square |
Makrele |
Trani Harbor |
Religious Art Religious Art, Europe |
Photos Of Italy Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, Europe. |
Dachstein Alps |
Spanish Water Fountain Sevilla City Sunset In the Spanish city of Sevilla in Andalusia, a water fountain glistens in the lighting of the sunset in the Plaza de Espana in Parque Maria Luisa with a historic tower decorating the backdrop. |
Horse Coach Salzburg |
Pink Almond Tree Flowers Picture A branch on an Almond Tree is filled with pink flowers creating a beautiful picture in the early Spring in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Andalusia, Spain. |
Fishermen |
Granada Andalucia Sunset Cloud Formations The cloud formations spiral over the landscape in bright yellow hues at sunset in the City of Granada in Andalucia, Spain in Europe. |
Lecce A stonewall situated in Lecce, Apulia, Italy a historic destination for a European vacation. |
Bronze Fountain Statue Granada City Andalusia Standing high above the fountain in the Plaza de Isabel Catolica in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain is a historical bronze statue. |
Italian Wedding A romantic place for a European wedding is in the Italian region of Apulia in Italy. |
Colorful Almond Tree Pink Spring Flowers During the Spring in the Comunidad Valenciana in Spain, a single branch on an Almond Tree begins to explode with small colorful flowers in light pink hues with darker shades around the base of the blossom and in the center. |
European Vacations A must seeon european vacations is the Schloss Castle Neuschwanstein in Southern Bavaria, Germany |
Cadiz City Andalusia Sunset Fishing Boats Fishing boats at Playa de la Caleta glisten in the light at sunset with Castillo de San Sebastian in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain adorning the background. |
Inside Abbey Of Ettal |
Granada Cathedral Stained Glass Granada City Spain Stained glass windows as seen from the interior of the Granada Cathedral in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
Religious Architecture |
Germany Pictures |
Religious Pictures |
Barbary Macaques Picture Gibraltar Britain A couple of Barbary Macaques, a mother and baby pose for a picture as they sit atop a rock in Gibraltar in Britain in the United Kingdom. |
Germany Photos |
Guadalest Valley Landscape Province Of Alicante Spain Shade closes in over the valley landscape and the Castle of Guadalest in the Province of Alicante in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain in Europe. |
Ocean Beach Sunset La Caleta Andalucia Spain A bright orange sky at sunset over the Atlantic Ocean near the beach called Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain. |
Linderhof Castle Pictures |
Austria Salzburg Picture |
Brick Steps Guadalest Castle Guadalest Spain Follow the brick steps up the hillside which takes you to the ruins of Guadalest Castle in Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana in Spain, Europe. |
Beach Tourists City Of Cadiz Andalusia Spain Tourists linger around the beach in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain during the sunset hours as the rays sparkle across the water from above Castillo de San Sebastian. |
Abbey Of Ettal Picture |
Cadiz City Waterfront Tourist Attractions The waterfront of Cadiz City in Andalusia, Spain can be extremely busy during the day but as evening approaches many tourists find other attractions to see. |
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Tree Trunk Growth Cadiz City Andalusia A topic of conversation while visiting the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain, is the interesting growth of this tree trunk along Avenida Duque de Najera. |
Linderhof Castle Picture |
Intimidating Bull Statue Bullfighting Arena Andalusia An intimidating statue of a bull stands outside the Plaza de Toros bullfighting arena in the town of El Puerto de Santa Maria in Andalusia, Spain. |
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Pictures Of Castle Ruins Church Belfry Pictures of the church belfry and the castle ruins in Guadalest in the Province of Alicante in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, taken on a beautiful clear day. |
Bavaria Vacation |
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... castles and mansions in Germany, traditional festivals and costume in Austria, the famous alps of Switzerland, to the pretty blue and white terrace buildings in Santorini, Greece.
These photos by no means cover all that Europe has to offer, but merely scratches the surface as Europe is a continent of diverse cultures, architecture, and landcape.
Also check out our selection of pictures in:
Germany, Austria,
Czech Republic,
Spain, France, Santorini Greece and Italy.
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