Top 5 Places to go in Europe 2016

1. Rome, Italy

Rome has many wonders to its historic and ancient city as the capital of Italy. Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica are both spiritually and architecturally moving places to visit. There is so much art and culture from the remnants of the Ancient Roman Empire and the Renaissance artists to see such as Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel.

A tour of the ancient ruins of the Colosseum and a trip to the famous Trevi Fountain or ‘La Fontana di Trevi’ are wonderful attractions for the perfect trip to Italy. The Roman cuisine is filled with love, as the Romans do! Hundreds of pasta dishes and gelato combinations as well as amazing restaurants and café’s for pizza and espresso!

2. Venice, Italy

Venice is the magnificent city on water in the region of Veneto, Italy. The city is built upon incredible buildings and palaces that stay afloat on the Adriatic Sea and the Grand Canal. The famous Palazzo di San Marco is a famous town square, with beautiful shops, restaurants, and café’s that express the specific art, culture, and music of Venice and its history.

The best time to visit Venice is during the season of Carnevale, the equivalent celebration of Mardis Gras. In Venice, the local residents and visitors dress in ancient masquerade costumes and gowns, and wear intricate masks covered with beautiful designs and colors. Everyone walks the streets with elaborate costumes and masks and there is music, dancing, and art all over the main areas of the city of Venice during the celebration.

3. Paris, France

Paris is always a trip worth taking with its famous museums such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to visit! The romantic city of lights has the most popular luxury shopping boulevard, Champs Elysees, and some of the most famous and historic art museums. The French cuisine is most exquisite and the architecture and designs throughout the city, especially at night, makes Paris the perfect city for a romantic trip to Europe.

4. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a vibrant city of creative food, art, architecture, and music. It is an amazing city to visit and to see the incredible structures and famous church domes. The people are friendly and it is truly an amazing time in such a fun city. The nightlife of Barcelona’s popular bars and clubs are definitely essential to experience in Europe.

5. Positano, Italy

The Amalfi Coast is the most beautiful body of water that surrounds the region of Italy, Campania. Along the Amalfi Coast is the cliff-side village of Positano. It overlooks the incredible crystal blue waters and view of colorful homes that sit on the rest of the mountain cliffs. Positano is the perfect place to visit for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or vacation to relax cliff-side on the most beautiful body of water in Europe.

There are gorgeous pebble beaches and narrow streets filled with shops and restaurants with amazing views of the water. The food and cuisine is seafood and fish based but it is always fresh from the sea. For a traveler’s tip, there is even a hidden restaurant that you can only get to by boat, in a cave off of a cliff, free standing and above the water of the Amalfi Coast. The food is seafood based and absolutely incredible for amazing fish and a dining experience that isn’t easy to find!

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