The European Union (EU) is a mine of history, the Porto, the Athens, The Verona; the continent is a history hub.
If and when you are traveling in Europe, along with the typical cities don’t forget to visit the ones with historical significance.
You will be amazed to know how much fun and fresh memories these unusual places have hidden inside them.
Also, these atypical cities will give you entirely fresh stories and tales to tell at the drinks table. If you are travelling on some European vacation package then chances are that some of the places are already in it.
So, let’s have a peak then!
Budapest, Hungary
The capital city of Budapest Hungary is not very popular among the typical tourists of the European Union.
The soaring Castle Hill has Budapest’s most of the medieval monuments and museums. One cannot afford to miss the 18th-century Buda Castle.
If you are a Game of Thrones fan, then you should visit parliament buildings and the crown jewel. The King’s landing lookalike buildings will leave you to be spellbound and hexed.
Porto, Portugal
Porto is famous in the football (soccer) world for Futebol Clube do Porto and Iker Casillas. The place, however, is so rich in history that one can spend a whole holiday in Porto.
One of the most prolific places in Porto is the sky-touching Clerigos Tower. It is the most visible landmark of the city.
This 75-meter tall, 18th-century granite structure has 240 steps, so choose wisely.
Granada, Spain
When people usually talk about Spain, cities like Madrid and Barcelona often dominates the conversation, Granada rarely enters the conversation.
Granada is one of the hidden gems of Spain and the most mysterious city in Spain. The most fantastic place to visit in Granada is the Palace of Alhambra.
Sleeping in the shadows of stunning Sierra Nevada mountains Alhambra is dipping with mystic feelings.
Although it is a ruin now, art and history lovers cannot miss this place while traveling Europe.
Athens, Greece
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a historical treasure. The town is somewhat of a paradise for every history lover.
The most prestigious and famous site of the place is Acropolis. What is Acropolis you ask? Well, it is home to Europe’s oldest buildings.
The hills are said to in human contact since the fourth millennium BC.
Verona, Italy
Verona is the most popular city from a tourist’s point of view. This city is full of beautiful attractions and magnificent architecture. Verona was a vital city during the Renaissance period, therefore is loaded with art.
The city has the best preserved Roman amphitheater, the Verona’s arena. The city is still using theatre for Verona Opera Festival.
Verona Opera Festival is Italy’s most famous summer musical festival, a must visit.
Conclusion
So, these are some of the most prestigious historical places in Europe where you can fulfill your history hunger. Some places like Verona of Italy are included in many of our vacation packages to Europe.
Speak to our Superior Cruse & Travel, a KROZ Company, travel agents today. We can put together the perfect European travel itinerary custom for you and your group.
