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!
There’s a lot to celebrate in Europe – especially during one of Europe’s many fire and ice festivals. Each festival is different from the rest, but they’re all a good time. From Iceland to Malta and everywhere in between, Europe’s festivals are some of the most colorful, festive and energetic celebrations on the planet. Browse some of the best and literally the brightest fire and ice festivals in Europe with this photo gallery.
Belgium’s Snow and Ice Festival is a true winter wonderland. Artists create breathtaking ice sculptures. Children glide down ice slides. And live performances bring it all to life.
Pyrotechnic magicians put on awe-inspiring displays at Las Fallas de Valencia. Participants create puppets known as ninots to be destroyed by fire at the peak of the festivities. It’s a satirical celebration that’s all in good fun and is always a yearly highlight in Spain.
See the sky shine brightest after sunset at the Malta Fireworks Festival. The festival consists of three days of fireworks, food and fun. It’s all to pay tribute to Malta’s accession into the European Union back in 2004.
The premier summer celebration in Portugal, Festival do Atlântico is a party that needs four Saturdays in July to be fully appreciated. It’s all topped off with an array of firework displays choreographed alongside music.
Music takes center stage at the Leigo Lake Festival in Estonia. Witness professionally trained orchestras strum their stuff with Leigo Lake as the backdrop at this tranquil August celebration.
One of the biggest fireworks shows in Europe has taken place in Iceland for the past 15 years. Vibrant colors of fireworks not only illuminate the night sky but also reflect off of the calm waters during the Fireworks Show at Jokulsarlon.
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!
In 1987, the Council of Europe established the first Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, which is now one of 47 fascinating trails. These carefully constructed sightseeing itineraries encourage travelers to discover the richness and diversity of European heritage through transnational cultural routes. Since the first route was inaugurated over 35 years ago, the “Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe” label has come to represent Europe’s most culturally rich, thoughtfully designed historical routes. Known worldwide, these Routes are a model for intercultural dialogue, local development, and sustainable cultural tourism. We invite you to begin your journey and explore all the cultural routes in Europe! Stefano DOMINIONI Executive Secretary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and Director of the European Institute of Cultural Routes
Europe is a magical place. From ancient castles to picturesque waterfalls, much of the scenery looks like it could be straight out of a fairytale. In fact, much of Europe’s best literature, collections of short stories and iconic European fairytales are inspired by real places. Explore them for yourself to turn the stories of folklore into your reality.
When it’s made in Europe, it’s usually something special. From world-renowned beers to luxury automobiles, Europe has a knack for handcrafting greatness. Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the factories and museums you can tour while in Europe.
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