For more than a million years, people have developed distinct cultures and traditions on the Iberian Peninsula. Separated from France by the towering Pyrenees Mountains, this region’s history and culture frequently evolved with an often-iconic non-European character. Expose your senses to the flavorful food, wine, art and enticing climate of Spain and the lively urban centers and monuments of its World Heritage cities. From Flanders to British, absorb the influences of Portugal’s 500-year cultural identity and blend the experience into your own. Land on a celebrated region whose cultural heritage took a different path than the rest of Europe.
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Built to Inspire
Read more about: Built to InspireLeadEurope’s cities are filled with every style of architecture imaginable. Oftentimes, these styles coexist side by side and somehow make each city even greater than the sum of its parts. Government buildings, hundreds of years old, stand in regal fashion next to sleek, modern museums and libraries, making for an enjoyable juxtaposition that just begs to be captured by your camera. From old castles in San Marino to grandiose Lithuanian cathedrals, you’ll be inspired by the markedly different buildings designed by the famous architects of Europe. -
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Soak up music in Coimbra!
Read more about: Soak up music in Coimbra!LeadCoimbra will sooth you with its sensuous music, sumptuous food, and stunning medieval architecture. -
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A Tale of Three Cities
Read more about: A Tale of Three CitiesLeadEurope has been forged by a unique history that shaped its capital cities. -
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A virtual tour of Troia, with Archaeologist Patricia Brum!
Read more about: A virtual tour of Troia, with Archaeologist Patricia Brum!LeadThe #HistoricallyCurious archaeologist Raven interviews the fellow archaeologist Patricia Brum. Click below and learn more on the Roman Troia site just 30 minutes from Lisbon. -
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European Hidden Treasure
Read more about: European Hidden TreasureLeadCould you imagine so much variety in Europe? From Finland to Azores or From Malta to Ireland, 71 destinations decided to gather to promote sustainable tourism under two words: Eden Network. The Eden Network: surprise yourself with Europe! -
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European Heritage Sites
Read more about: European Heritage SitesLeadEuropean Heritage Sites include archives, monuments, archeological sites, and places of seminal cultural or political value, from the classic age to the present. Since the label’s inception in 2013, thirty-eight sites have been designated, bringing passages in Europe’s history to the foreground to honor, celebrate, and remember who built Europe, how, and why. They are lessons from the past to guide the future of Europe. -
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Discover the Thermal Heritage of Europe
Read more about: Discover the Thermal Heritage of EuropeLeadThe therapeutic use of hot springs has been present in Europe from ancient times to the present day, giving birth to a number of <a href="https://ehtta.eu/portal/">spa towns</a> well-known for the beauty of their buildings, or long tradition of welcoming guests and the healing properties of its springs. -
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Must-Try Mediterranean Entrees
Read more about: Must-Try Mediterranean EntreesLeadOne of the best parts of international travel is getting to try the local cuisine, and some of the best dishes in Europe come from the countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Starting in Spain, we’ll highlight some great entrees from all around the coast and on into Turkey.