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Paris and the Eiffel Tower - Building on the tower began in 1887 and was completed in March 1889. It is perhaps the most recognised monument in the world. It stands 324 meters tall, is built of wrought iron and has 3 visitor levels. The tower is accessible via steps and elevators. Paris, the romantics city, has much more to justify a visit. Don't miss: The Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa painting and the Venus de Milo sculpture. 
The gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, immortalised by Victor Hugo in his book, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". The Musée d'Orsay, the worlds greatest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. Sacre Coeur, a basilica, sits at the highest point in Paris surrounded by the narrow streets of Montmartre. Artists ply their trade below the basilica and, for a price, will produce excellent portraits. The Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Emperor Napoléon I, was built to celebrate the triumphs of his generals and soldiers.
Rome and the Colosseum - Construction began on The Colosseum between 70 & 72 AD, being completed in 80 AD. An amphitheatre, it seated up to 50,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial games, executions, dramas, mock sea battles and other so-called entertainment. Today, although not complete, it stands as testament to the engineering skills of Imperial Rome. Other attractions worth a visit are: Saint Peters Basilica, originally completed around 349 AD and restored during the 16th and 17th century, is the burial place of St. Peter the Apostle. The largest church in the world, it is lavishly decorated and part of the vatican, the smallest state in the world.
The Alps - The largest and highest range of mountains in Europe. They rise in 7 countries, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Slovenia and Liechtenstein. The highest peak is Mont Blanc which straddles the French-Italian border. A play ground for winter sports the alps are renowned for their beauty, both in winter and summer. The lower regions are settled and in the summer are invaded by mountain bikers, hikers, mountaineers and paragliders.
Venice - A city of waterways, is built across 118 islands and sits on wooden piles driven into sand and mud and resting on hard clay. Famous for its mode of transport, the gondola, most Venetians now travel by motorised waterbuses. There are approximately 400 bridges over 177 canals allowing movement around the city by foot. While there visit the Bridge of Sighs, an enclosed bridge built of white sandstone, St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) where visitors gravitate too, take a coffee in one of the many cafes that surround the square, relax and watch the world go by. The Rialto to see the covered stone bridge built in 1588, and don't miss the Grand Canal, the centre of much activity and many festivals.
London and Big Ben - Located in the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, regarded by most as the clock, is infact the 13.5 ton bell which chimes the hours. The clock itself has 4 dials, illuminated at night, which are 23 feet square. When parliament is in session a lamp shines above the clock face. It is regarded as London's most well known landmark. Other attractions worth considering include: The Tower of London, where the royal jewels are kept, Trafalgar Square where you will find the National Gallery and the Church of St. Martins, St. Pauls Cathedral, built between 1675 and 1710, and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, The British Museum, free to all visitors, is a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures, the London Eye, a giant ferris wheel on the Thames embankment, the Museum of Science, 5 floors of scientific displays, explaining the advance of science in many disciplines and so much more for the visitor to London to see and do.
Spain and the Sagrada Família Church - Started in 1882 and not due for completion until 2026, this magnificent building towers above the streets of Barcelona. It was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. He worked for 40 years on the early building until his death in 1926. When complete, 18 tall towers will reach for the sky and every part of the gothic design will be rich with Christian symbolism. - Just a little of what spain has to offer: a hot summer climate, the Costas, beaches on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea that run for miles, cool mountains, golf courses everywhere, every village has festivals(must see is the La Tomatina tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia and the festival of San Fermin, or the Pamplona bull run as it's more commonly known. You have to be very brave or foolish to join in.)
Germany and the Oktoberfest - A Munich extravaganza, lasting 16 days, where a multitude of locals and visitors consume large amounts of beer and food. The festival takes place during the second half of September with the last day falling on October the 1st or 2nd. Large beer tents are erected and filled with rows of wooden tables and benches where people are packed like sardines. Beer is mostly served, in 1 litre steins, by ladies in traditional costume and, if you're lucky, a brass band will entertain you.
There are many tourist attractions in Germany, this is just a short list. Neuschwanstein Castle, overlooking the Hohenschwangau valley, is best known for being the model used by Walt Disney for the Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Black Forest, a wonderful place to visit, is a stretch of hills and valleys covered in dark fir and pine trees. Famous for cuckoo clocks, hiking and skiing. Berlin - Visit the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of peace, which stood between East and West Berlin, and don't miss the remains of the Berlin Wall. The Romantic Road, a scenic route, running from the River Main to the Alps. In 352 kilometres, it passes though that which is quintessentially german, combining scenery, architecture, culture, cuisine and ambience. Heidelberg, a city of culture, home of Germany's oldest University, dominated by its elevated castle ruins, built on the banks of the River Neckar.
Norway - Along parts of the Norway coast there is a wilderness where mountains plunge down into the sea. The valleys of these mountains have been invaded by the sea and are known worldwide as The Norway Fjords. A popular way to visit the fjords in comfort, is by a cruise liner, which some do year on year. The views are awe inspiring. It is possible to explore the fjords on foot and by bicycle. The Sognefjord is the longest in Norway, at 205 km, and the second longest fjord in the world.