Wonders of Europe

Europe is part of the Eurasian continent. This part of the world is very diverse and very diverse is also natural and man-made heritage. The most amazing wonders of Europe are:

• Historical architecture – Europe is unsurpassed in terms of historical architecture and art. People are spending their whole lives, traveling and researching this heritage but we can be confident – no one is able to comprehend all these values. Many buildings in Europe represent a peak of artistic and structural skills of people – such as Florence Cathedral, Rouen Cathedral, Palace of Versailles, Palace of Westminster, and numerous other buildings. Venice, Chester, Prague, and many other European cities belong to the most beautiful historical cities in the world.
• Heritage of ancient civilizations – Europe was the birthplace of several major civilizations, notably – civilizations of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. We are still inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, their buildings, and cities. Among the best-known monuments is the Acropolis of Athens, Colosseum, Pompeii.
• Prehistoric heritage – cave art and megaliths. Tens of thousands of years ago Europeans created magnificent art – making us understand that people back then in those distant times were not less skilled than us. Among the best examples are paintings in Lascaux (France), Chauvet (France), Altamira (Spain) caves. European megaliths are the best known in the world – especially the grand megalithic structures in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. These structures are many thousand years old and – what irritates and fascinates modern people a lot – their purpose often remains unknown. Some of the best-known megaliths are Stonehenge (United Kingdom) and Carnac stones (France).