The landscape varies from the Rhine, Bavaria, and the Black Forest in its west, lakes and rolling lowlands occupying the east, to a great coastline with islands on the North Sea famous for their health resorts. The capital Berlin is a divided city that enjoys the pride of being a self-gratifying region where something is there for everybody; while on the other hand, the historic university towns such as Heidelberg offer you only tranquil environs.

The official language is obviously German. Besides this, many other languages are also known here. In Saarland, some English and French are spoken; while in the north of Schleswig-Holstein, Danish is spoken and taught in schools. In eastern Brandenburg and Saxony, the Slavic minority, the Sorbs speak Sorbic.

Germany Tourist Attractions

• German Parliament (Reichstag):
  Reinstated by the British architect Norman Foster, this is the Brandenburg Gate that represents German unity.
• Berlin Wall:
  Stretching itself from the German Parliament to the extravagant Potsdamer Platz, do take a leisure walk on this path. Ruined at the time of divided years, it is now reinstated that acts as a contemporary hub. This is one of the most famous Germany tourist attractions.
• Berlin Wall Museum (Mauermuseum):
  Situated at the Checkpoint Charlie, explore the past of the divided city of Berlin.
• Cruise on the Rhine River:
  Catch it from Koblenz to visit the ramparts on pinnacles off  the source of the Moselle River, fairytale citadels, attractive villages, and 120 m Lorelei Rock that is the famous abode of a siren that traps boatmen to their end.
• Neuschwanstein Castle:
  Located in southwest Bavaria near Fussen, this is the incredible castle of the 19th century of Bavarian King Ludwig II (‘Mad King Ludwig’).
• Mainau:
  Located on the north of the Lake Constance, this is a pretty garden island offering beautiful flowers, historic buildings, and multicolored roofs.
• Grunes Gewolbe (Green Vault):
  This is among the UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers wonderful jewelry, sculptures, and many other riches.
• Freiburg:
  This is famous university town, a doorway to the Black Forest, and abode of a gothic Cathedral (12th to 15th centuries) with a splendid tower.
• Heidelberg:
  This is the most ancient university town located on the Neckar River.
• Architectural Marvels:
  These are the Germany’s UNESCO World Heritage Site towns – Bamberg, northern Bavaria, Goslar in Lower Saxony, and the former Hanseatic port, Lubeck on the Baltic coast.
• Hessen:
  This holds the German Fairy Tale Road where you can visit Schwalmstadt – the abode of Little Red Riding Hood. In the Reinhardswald, do visit Sababurg based on which the story of Sleeping Beauty was inspired.
• Frankfurt:
  Dwell in the cool environs of Frankfurt am Main’s – a past Romer region offering contrasting atmosphere than the city. The Frankfurt city is famous for its contemporary skyline known as ‘Mainhattan’, as it holds glittering shiny skyscrapers.
• Saalburg:
  This is a reinstated Roman hamlet situated near Bad Homburg in the Taunus forest hills. It is famous amongst Germany tourist attractions.
• Frauenkirche:
  This is Dresden’s reconstructed city that takes you its past. It was destroyed due to firebombing in 1945.
• Weimar:
  This is 1,000-year-old town that is the homeland of many great heroes such as Goethe, Luther, Bach, Liszt, Wagner, and Schiller.
• Hochschwarzwald (Upper Black Forest):
  This is the countryside town famous for its spectacular winter sports and walking, boating, and trailing in summer. You can easily reach here by a train from Freiburg.
• Berlin’s Pergamon Museum:
  Located on the central Museum of Berlin, it aids you in discovering the history by studying the ancient artifacts – Near East and Islamic Art collections. There are many other fine museums and galleries surrounding this one.
• Baroque Charlottenburg Palace:
  Situated on the Eastern side of the capital, this is largest ongoing palace erected in late 1660s for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Prussia’s King Friedrich I.
• Winter Sports:
  Walking, skiing, and other such sports can be best tried out at the Harz Mountains, Black Forest (Schwarzwald), and the Bavarian Alps. The walking tracks extend themselves until 1,32,000 km (82,500 miles) offering a good and huge strolling routes.
• Rhein in Flammen (Rhine in Flames) Festivals:
  These are famous for its magnificent fireworks on the riverside that can be seen on a dinner cruise. Such events occur in summers at various locations along the Rhine River.
• Steam Train Ride:
  Do take this exciting trip on the narrow gauge of the nation. Remarkably, do so in Saxony, the Harz Mountains, and on the coast of Mecklenburg-Lower Pomerania.
• Europa-Park:
  Exclusively for kids, this is the largest amusement and theme park at Rust close to Freiburg. The highest rollercoaster of Europe can be tried here.
• Honoring Car Makers:
  Do visit the nation’s popular car makers at the new Mercedes Benz World in Stuttgart, BMW Welt in Munich, Volkswagen’s Autostadt in Wolfsburg, and its awesome Glass Factory in Dresden.
• Christmas Markets:
  Lucky enough for you to visit these if you are around just a few days before Christmas. Go through these markets (Weichnachtsmarkt) that you will find in each town or city.
• Spas:
  Experience the effect of a healthy treatment over 300 spas and health resorts. Both traditional and contemporary treatments are available. Among them, the most popular spa town is Baden-Baden situated in the southwest region.
• Wagner Opera Festival:
  The event has a long waiting list for its tickets that tells you about its craze and charm held from late July to August. If you manage to get one, participate in this festival by traveling to northeastern Bavaria and Bayreuth.
• Glittering Sceneries:
  Just go for a leisurely drive that links the northern area of Bavaria with the south along which you can go through all the German picturesque routes. The passing by towns give you an opportunity to explore the region’s history, art, and culture.

You can either shop on the fashionable avenue of Paris, take an adventurous trip on the glittering ski slopes of the Alps, refresh at a sandy beach on Riviera, or roam around the citadels of the Loire Valley. Also known for its gastronomic traditions, food delights ranges from its freshly baked bread and croissants to a grand dinner in a foodie restaurant. In a nutshell, this country has many captivating offerings that allure tourists every year.

The formal language of France is obviously French. Besides this, several regional dialects do exist but they are on verge of extinction, except Basque that is spoken as a first language in southwest by a few folk and Breton spoken in Brittany by a few ones. However, for France tourist attractions, many people can speak some English.

France Tourist Attractions

• Paris:
  This is the capital of France that is blessed with many breathtaking spots. Among them, the most famous ones are the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cite, the Arc de Triomphe escorting to Champs Elysees, the Sacre Coeur in the heart of Montmartre, and the Louvre’s Pyramid. Other attractions are its 80 museums and 200 art galleries. The famous ones are the Musée d’Orsay situated in a brilliantly reinstated railway station, the Palais du Louvre, the Georges Pompidou Centre of Modern Art, and the new Quai Branly Museum.

• Chateau de Versailles:
  This is famous as the residence of Louis XIV, ‘le Roi Soleil’ (Sun King) who is considered as among the most lively characters in the history of France. At the time of summer, visitors are simple allured with the outstanding fireworks.
• Loire Valley’s Chateaux:
  Chateaux means fortress. In the Loire Valley of France, you will come across many magnificent castles such as Blois, Chambord, Chenonceaux, Azay le Rideau, and Chinon.

• Mont St. Michel:
  Enjoying its name among the 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of France, this is a rugged tidal islet in Brittany.
• Corsica:
  Famous for its rocky and clean environs, this is island in the Mediterranean holding the scenic towns of Bastia and Ajaccio worth visiting for its Napoleonic traces. The site is known as the ‘Island of Beauty’.
• Millau Viaduct:
  This is the new bridge across the Tarn Gorges built by the British Architect, Norman Foster.

• Pont du Gard:
  An astonishing roman channel, this is actually 2,000 years old.
• Roman Ruins:
  These are eye captivating Roman relics in Nîmes known as ‘the Rome of the Gauls’ and in Arles, that holds the popular Roman theatre and arena. Further, do visit Avignon to view the Orange famous for its striking Roman amphitheatre and other ruins.
• Palace of the Popes:
  This is in Avignon that makes you familiar with Christianity in Provence.
• Marseille:
  This is the most vital port of trade on the Mediterranean in France. Having a unique accent and tranquil speed of living has not affected in it being as considered among the most energetic cities. Attractions here include the ancient port, numerous museums, the hilltop church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, Le Corbusier’s Unite d’Habitation, the Hospice de la Vieille Charite, and the Château d’If.
• Cathedrals:
  The nation invites you with humility in its excellent several cathedrals. Some of the most famous ones are Chartres, Tours, and Reims where Clovis who was the first King of France was baptized.
• Famous Museums:
  There are two worth seeing museums namely, the City of Science and Technology in la Villette or Futuroscope in Poitiers that provides a sight in the future.
• Disneyland Resort Paris:
  Do visit the Mickey Mouse at the Disneyland Resort Paris theme park in Marne la Vallee. In addition, just head 30 km (19 miles) north of Paris to have more such fun try at the Parc Astérix.

• Water Sports:
  These can be explored along the 3,000 km (1,860 miles) of coastline of France. Resorts such as St. Enogat and St. Jacut on the Emerald coast in Brittany and Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, Antibes, and Menton on the south coast offer all the facilities.
• Cote d’Azur:
  This is the site of colorful events that are been held throughout the year. You will enjoy walking on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice that holds a Carnival in January and mixing with the celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
• La Rochelle:
  Located in the Charente Nautical area, this is the sailing port that can be conveniently reached through a boat trip. In addition, do not forget to visit the nearby islands of Oleron and Re that can be accessed via bridges from the mainland.
• Winter Sports:
  These can be experienced in the French Alps and in the Pyrenees with your skis and snowboard.
• Spas:
  Do experience the spas of Biarritz, Contrexeville, and Vittel.
• Lourdes:
  This is the famous site of pilgrimage in the southwest area known since the prophecy of Bernadette Soubirous in the 19th century. It is very famous amongst France tourist attractions.
• Camargue:
  A largest river delta in Western Europe, this town is famous for its untamed horses, bullfights, paddy fields, and saltpans. It is also a famous bird-watching site that is the abode of 400 species of birds along with the pink flamingo.
• Deauvilled:
  This is popular for its golf course and racetrack.
• Boules:
  Also called petanque, this traditional game can be enjoyed in public squares, particularly in the south region of France. This game is for those who possess social skills.
• Sport Events:
  During the year, the famous events are the Tour de France cycling race, the French Open at Roland Garros close to Paris, the 24-hour motor race at Le Mans, and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

These are all the France tourist attractions. Make sure you visit them if you are going to the country.

Italy holds a fusion of skills, historic events, and modern style. Having a spectacular natural topography, the azure waters of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda form the beach of sand and sunshine, while the snow-clad slopes of the Dolomite Mountains are the abode of winter sports.

Originally occupied by the mysterious Etruscans, their civilization was taken up by Rome in the 3rd century B.C. Then, gradually, the Roman Empire extended from Egypt to England that ruled for several centuries. This cultured civilization’s rich architectural heritage – Rome still holds the buildings of that style such as the grand Colosseum. In the 15th century, Italy became the hub of the Renaissance and later the home place of many artists such as Fra Angelico, Raphael, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci, whose workings today enjoy a royal status in the galleries.

Italian is the formal language. However, German, French, and English are also spoken in Italy.

Italy Tourist Attractions:

• Historical Sites:
  Explore the Colosseum, the Forum, and the Pantheon. Also, do feel at home in Rome by throwing a coin in the waters of the Trevi Fountain.
• Vatican City:
  This is the worldwide popular city of Italy after Rome. Having its own independent sovereign state, the Vatican City offers the superb St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Palace (the Pope’s residence). In this palace, do visit the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum.

• Venice (Venezia):
  This city itself is considered as an effort of talent. Attractions here are the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace overlooking St. Mark’s Square famous for Canaletto paintings and the Galleria dell’Accademia for its numerous Venetian paintings.
• Turin:
  This area offers different eye-catching sites including the second largest museum of the world – the Egyptian Museum, the first being in Cairo; the Mole Antonelliana (the symbol of the city) hosting Museum of Cinema, and the Cathedral hosting a replica of the popular Turin Shroud.
• Milan (Milano):
  Here, you can admire the Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork, The Last Supper, kept at the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie and La Scala as the world centre of opera. If you love shopping, this is simply a perfect place to do so in Italy.

• Genoa (Genova):
  Famous as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, do visit the Galleria di Palazzo Bianco that holds an extraordinary series of paintings by the Genoese artists.
• Verona:
  This is popular for its arrangement of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House), and the Roman Arena of 290 A.D. that holds the opera festival every year.
• Ravenna:
  Explore the ancient Byzantine and Christian structures adorned with astonishiong mosaics and the charming Tomb of Galla Placidia, which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Florence (Firenze):
  Do explore the Brunelleschi’s revolutionary design for the Duomo (cathedral), the art collections of the Uffizi Gallery, and Michelangelo’s popular statue of David at the Galleria dell’Accademia. The last two attractions can be seen after crossing the historic Ponte Vecchio Bridge.
• Siena:
  A walled historic city, the main attraction for the visitors is the excellent humbug-striped cathedral (Duomo) and its elaborated patterned floor (pavimento) uncovered only in September. The other attraction is the spectacular Piazza del Campo, which is the shell-shaped core of Siena located in southern Tuscany. Stand there particularly in the early morning or at sunset.

• Naples:
  This town is famous for its invention of pizza. Do visit the imposing Museo Archeologico Nazionale that hosts an extraordinary series of Greco-Roman artifacts along with the mosaics from Pompeii.
• Pompeii:
  The relics of Pompeii and Herculaneum, mostly absorbed during the great eruption of 79 A.D. speak about the life of Romans in first century.
• Assisi:
  Popular as the birthplace of St. Francis – the pioneer of the Franciscan monks community, do not miss the Basilica di San Francesco.
• Sicily (Sicilia):
  Accessible through waterways, you can see this island situated across a 3 km strait from the mainland. Famous for its active volcano Mount Etna and volcanic emission fields, the visitors are offered the relics of consecutive invading backgrounds. Next, there are some vital old Greek sites – the temples of the Valle dei Templi at Agrigento and the mausoleum in the Capuchin Monastery holding many mummies.

• Italian Art Courses:
  If you love this art and language, you can opt to join an Italian language and art course that are offered across Italy. Language courses are offered with topics such as cooking or architecture. For art courses, visit Florence wherein Palazzo Spinelli and Università Internazionale dell’Arte are famous.
• Thermal Spas:
  Do experience these spas at one of the health resorts of Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme (Veneto); Acqui Terme (Piedmont); L’Andana, Tombolo Talassa Resort, Terme di Saturnia, and Montecatini Terme (Tuscany); and Fiuggi (Lazio).
• Venice Carnival:
  Tourists enjoy wearing a detailed costume and mask here.
• Coastal Fun:
  At the coast of Italy, try out the Italian Riviera in Liguria and the Adriatic and Amalfi coasts. Also, visit the beaches in Sicily and Sardinia. Sardinia is famous for its best diving adventure.
• Boating:
  Do enjoy the boat ride from the Marina Grande to the Blue Grotto in the frequently throng island of Capri.
• Skiing:
  Try this out in the Italian Alps.
• Climbing or Hill Walking:
  Do so in the Gran Paradiso National Park and Mont Avic Regional Park that houses wildlife along with the chamois and ibex in the Valle d’Aosta region. For hiking, also try out the Dolomites on the Swiss border.

• Winter Sports:
  Piedmont and Val d’Aosta offer a few highest mountains in Europe that are ideal for winter sports
• Wildlife Watching:
  In the National Park of Abruzzo, look for the unique Marsican brown bears, wolves, chamois, and eagles; while, in the Molise region, the Matese mountain range will allow you to watch wolves and various birds.

• Leaning Tower of Pisa:
  Take a memory with you while taking your photo near this architectural marvel.
• Truffles:
  Try obtaining in Umbria, which is an outstanding region famous for its expensive but worth truffles. Black truffles are seen with an annual festival in the Norcia, while the rare white truffles are seen between October and December.