The Romans moved water across entire regions using nothing but gravity and remarkable engineering. Many of their aqueducts still stand two thousand years later, striding across valleys on rows of stone arches. Here are ten of the most beautiful Roman aqueducts that survive today. An aqueduct is a man-made watercourse that was built to convey water...
Europe is famous for its giants, but some of its most charming corners are tiny states you could cross in an afternoon. From Vatican City, smaller than many farms, to mountain principalities like Liechtenstein, these microstates pack a lot into very little. Here are the ten smallest countries in Europe. The following is a list of the smallest...
Rivers have always been the lifeblood of the great capitals of Europe, shaping their trade, defence and grandest architecture. From the Seine in Paris to the Danube in Budapest and the Thames in London, these waterways are woven into the identity of the cities they flow through. Here are ten rivers that flow through Europe’s capital cities...
Soccer or football, as it’s known in Europe, is by far the most popular sport game in the continent. If you’re planning on spending a weekend or a few days in Europe, you should try to catch a game. Here’s a list of the best places to watch a game 1. F.C Barcelona at Camp Nou, Barcelona – If you’re in Barcelona, one...
Europe is packed with old cities, many of them are well preserved and offer a glance at the way people used to live centuries ago. Many of those cities are now enjoying a great new era of prosperity as countless tourists come to admire the beauty of the old buildings, bridges, walls and cathedrals. Picking the top 10 of those cities is very hard...
Travel is big business, and a handful of countries pull in the lion’s share of the world’s tourists. France has long topped the list, but warm coastlines, ancient history and big cities keep the same names near the top year after year. Here are the ten most visited countries in the world. The following is a list of the 10 most visited...
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Perhaps the most famous structure in the world, and the icon for Paris and France, this iron tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel who designed it in 1889. With height of 324 meters, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris and was the tallest tower in the world...
