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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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. |
Monastery Hotel Province Of Cordoba Andalusia A historic building once home to a monastery, is now the Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco in the Province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain. |
Granada City Hotel Facade Andalusia Spain The architecture on the facade of the NH Victoria Hotel in Puerta Real in the City of Granada, Andalusia is beautiful with its unique designs and moldings. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Granada Cathedral Historic Interior Andalusia Spain The historic interior in one of the rooms at the Granada Cathedral in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
La Caleta Tourists Sunset Scenery Cadiz City A couple of tourists admire the scenery at sunset from Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
Granada Cathedral Paintings Interior Walls Beautiful paintings decorate the interior walls in the Granada Cathedral in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain in Europe. |
Hotel Quescar Landscape Andalusia Accommodations The landscape outside the Hotel Quescus in Alcaidesa, Andalusia is just as beautiful as the various rooms available for accommodations. |
Chipiona Hotel Province Of Cadiz Andalusia Spain Three floors of balconies adorn the exterior of the Hotel Al Sur de Chipiona in the town of Chipiona in the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia, Spain. |
Granada Cathedral Miniature Replica Andalusia A miniature sized replica of the Granada Cathedral in Andalusia, Spains sits in the interior of the cathedral which visitors can view. |
Jaen City Hotel Andalusia Spain The pleasant and modernized looking exterior of the Partner Imora Hotel in the City of Jaen in Andalusia, Spain. |
Dried Chili Display Guadalest Comunidad Valenciana A display of dried chili peppers hanging in decorative bunches on the road to Guadalest in the Province of Alicante in the Comunidad Valenciana in Spain. |
NH Hotel Cordoba City Accommodations On the street corners in the commercial district in the City of Cordoba in Andalucia, Spain, tourists will find comfortable accommodations under the name of NH Califa Hotel. |
Granada Cathedral Aisle Andalusia Spain Any bride would find this aisle at the Granada Cathedral in Andalusia, Spain a very lengthy one to walk down but the beauty surrounding her would make her feel like a princess. |
Choir Statues Guadix Town Granada Spain A group of statues make up a choir and are displayed opposite the Cathedral of Guadix in the town of Guadix in the Province of Granada in Spain. |
Spanish Garlic Guadalest Village Comunidad Valenciana Spanish garlic in mesh bags on display in a store along the road near the village of Guadalest in the Comunidad Valencia in Spain, Europe. |
Granada Cathedral Entranceway Andalusia Spain The entranceway to the Granada Cathedral in Andalusia, Spain is spectacular showing off the statues on the pillars and the high archways. |
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. |
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. |
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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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