8 European Souvenirs You Need to Take Home
Bring your European experience home with you. Here is a list of must-buy European souvenirs to share with friends and family…or keep for yourself!
Push your limits at Europe’s most exhilarating and unusual theme parks!
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Legoland, Billund
Passed on from one generation to another, Lego is one of the most recognisable toys in the world. In Billund, Denmark, you’ll find the original Legoland Park. Themed large-scale Lego brick models featuring buildings and landscapes are the main attraction.
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Efteling, The Netherlands
Efteling, located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, is one of the oldest theme parks in the world, and perhaps the most enchanting one. The Fairy Tale Forest, dating back to 1952, is exceptional! With a good variety of amusement rides and nostalgic and romantic themes, its charm also attracts adults.
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PortAventura World, Spain
With themed lands ranging from Polynesia to China, Mexico, the Far West and Sesame Street, PortAventura World, in Salou, Catalonia, is the right place to push your limits. Try the tallest roller coaster in Europe, the “Himalayas expedition.” You won’t regret it!
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Europa-Park , Rust
Are you ready for eleven of the most exciting roller coasters in Europe? Then head for Europa-Park, in Rust, in South-West Germany. Here you will feel European! The park has around 16 areas, named after European countries or regions. Hold on tight, as you try the tallest roller coaster of Europa-Park, the “Silver Star” .
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Liseberg, Gothenburg
Wanting to make the most of roller coasters and water rides? Liseberg, located in Gothenburg, is one of the most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia. It is also home to “Balder,” a wooden roller coaster – twice voted “Best Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster” in the world.
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Gardaland, Lake Garda
On the Southeast shore of Lake Garda, water-themed rides will take you on an incredible journey! Head for Gardaland and discover the Blue Tornado, the Magic Mountain and the Escape from Atlantis.
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Hünkar Begendi was created during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, for his special guest Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon the Third. The name of this dish literally translates as “liked by the Sultan.” The chef kept on asking the Sultan and the Empress if they liked the dish, therefore the name got stuck as “liked by the Sultan.” In fact the Empress liked it so much that, she asked for the recipe and took it back home with her.
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