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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Horse And Rider Statue Ayuntamiento Granada City A horse and rider statue displayed atop the Ayuntamiento building or better known as the City Hall in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. |
Anchored Fishing Boats Cadiz City Sunset Small fishing boats are anchored in the water along the Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain as yellowish hues highlight the sky at sunset. |
Buggy Carriage City Hall Sevilla Andalusia A buggy carriage sits outside City Hall in the Plaza de San Francisco in the Santa Cruz District in Sevilla City, Andalusia in Spain. |
Ceramic Tile Picture Crucifixion Guadalest Castle The ceramic tile picture representing the crucifixion at the entrance to the Castle of Guadalest in the town of Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. |
Guadalest Landscape Castle Ruins Comunidad Valenciana The landscape of the town of Guadalest where the ruins of the Castle of Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain adorns the region. |
Granada Cathedral Interior Pillars Historic Architecture The historic architecture is clearly seen in the interior of the Granada Cathedral in Andalusia, Spain where the pillars reach great heights. |
Tio Pepe Creator Statue Sherry Bodega A statue of a man who was the creator of the famous sherry named Tio Pepe at the Gonzalez Bypass sherry bodega in the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain. |
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Green Olives Market Stall Display Andalusia A mass of green olives on display at a market stall in the old city of Cordoba in the Province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain. |
Granada Cathedral Architecture Andalusia Spain The sunlight glistens through the windows of the Granada Cathedral in Andalusia, Spain highlighting the beautiful architecture of the columns and ceiling. |
Granada Cathedral Facade Andalusia Spain The facade of the Granada Cathedral in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain, gleams under the deep blue sky during the summer months. |
Architectural Details Historic Church Facade Sevilla On the historic facade and bell tower of the Iglesia del Senior San Jose (church) in the Santa Cruz District in the City of Sevilla, Spain, one can admire the architectural details. |
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Sherry Bottle Statue Cadiz Andalusia Spain A large statue of a sherry bottle at the Gonzalez Bypass Sherry Bodega in Jerez de la Frontera in the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
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Andalusia Olive Trees Museum Of The Olive Spain Near the Museum of the Olive near the town of Baeza in the Province of Jaen in Andalusia, Spain, the landscape is filled with a mass of olive trees which thrive in the warm sun. |
Lion Statue Ubeda Town Andalusia Spain Easy to see in the Plaza de Vazquez de Molina in the town of Ubeda in Andalusia, Spain is the proud lion statue. |
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Alcaidesa Andalusia Accommodations Hotel Quercus Accommodations are excellent at the Hotel Quercus in the resort town of Alcaidesa in Andalusia, Spain in Europe as seen in this picture. |
Almond Tree Blossoming Sierra Nevada Andalusia Spain At the base of the Sierra Nevada near the town of Fondon in Andalusia, Spain one will find rows of Almond Trees. A solitary Almond tree finds itself blossoming before the rest of its group. |
La Caleta Beach Cafe Cadiz City Andalusia People enjoy the outdoor beach cafe along Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz, Andalusia in Spain, Europe on a beautiful sunny day. |
Historic Belfry Rockledge Guadalest Spain A historic church belfry perched atop a rockledge in the town of Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain where visitors can look for miles across the scenic landscape. |
Historic Church Bells Province Of Alicante Spain The white bell shaped shell which surrounds the church bells that hang from the historic belfry near the Castle of Guadalest in the Province of Alicante in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. |
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La Caleta Fishing Boats City Of Cadiz Sunset Fishing boats anchored in the water with some pulled ashore onto Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain during the sunset hours. |
Church Statue Cadiz Province Andalusia Spain A statue adorning the facade of the Iglesia de la Santa Maria la Coronada Church in Medina Sidonia in the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain. |
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Resort Town Hotel Quercus Alcaidesa Andalusia In the beautiful resort town of Alcaidesa in the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain, the rooms at the Hotel Quercus are set in a soft golden lighting. |
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Domed Hotel Roof Architecture Granada Andalusia The beautiful architecture of the domed roof on the NH Victoria Hotel in Puerta Real in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. |
Beach Cafe La Caleta Cadiz City Coastline Along the coastline of the Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain, an outdoor beach cafe is the ideal place to enjoy a beverage. |
Overhead View Historic Castle Guadalest Landscape An overhead view is an excellent way to see what is left of the historic Castle of Guadalest, the church belfry and the landscape of the town of Guadalest in the Province of Alicante, Spain. |
NH Victoria Hotel Granada Andalusia Accommodations Accommodations are very pleasant in this nineteenth century building which houses the NH Victoria Hotel in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. |
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Granada Cathedral Altar Andalusia Spain The exquisite architecture of the altar in the Granada Cathedral in the Province of Granada in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
Museum Paintings Entranceway Sevilla City Andalusia The entranceway to the House Museum Murillo in Sevilla City in Andalusia, Spain shows the history of the building, but it is not until you step inside that real history shows itself in the paintings. |
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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.
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Germany, Austria,
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Spain, France, Santorini Greece and Italy.
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