Europe Pictures
Selection of Europe pictures, photos and photo galleries, photographed by professional photographer Rolf Hicker.
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. ...More information below photos...
Standing solid on its narrow plateau fortified on every side, La Alhambra is a monumental complex overlooking the...
The sightseeing horse and buggy tours sit outside the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza in the City of Sevilla in...
A gravel road winds through the scenic country landscape of the Tuscany near the town of Pienza in Italy.
The Puente Nuevo, meaning the New Bridge in Spanish, spans the El Tajo Gorge and the Rio Guadalevin river within the...
A beautiful christmas scene in the...
The current Castillo de Santa...
The beautiful fountain spraying water...
A facsinating piece of architecture...
The Puente Romano spanning the Rio...
Sunset takes over the sky in...
An old abandoned wooden boat along...
The Mala Strana District in Prague in...
Sausset Les Pins in the Provence,...
A fascinating travel destination is...
Constructed for the 1929...
The Penon de la Alcala Bell Tower...
A tropical scene as a vivid sunset...
The elaborate Neo-Byzantine...
The historic old town district of...
Three smoking industrial smoke stacks...
An annual event during the advent...
An interesting aerial view is...
A romantic vacation scene with small...
One of the many tourist tours are...
Beautifully preserved arches and...
Something very different is a visit...
An experience not to be missed during...
The city of Seville in Andalusia,...
Three flags flutter in the breeze...
Along the promenade leading towards...
...Continue gallery information: Cathedral spires of Salzburg and expanses of white sand are representative of two scenes from this wildly diverse continent.
From historic 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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