If you love culture and history, Europe is the place to visit! Its rich, centuries-old history has provided Europeans of today with exceptional heritage. Every city and every region conceals countless treasures: town centers or entire districts built in the Middle Ages, churches, cathedrals, castles and manors, typical or traditional houses, covered markets, belfries, high walls …

All these elements can be found in towns and cities, but also in the countryside. The Unesco was not wrong: countless European cultural or historical sites have been declared World Heritage Sites.

More recently, Europeans have built more modern monuments, which also attract a large number of tourists. These include the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Atomium in Brussels. 

Architectural styles from all periods can also be seen in the cities: Flemish architecture in the Netherlands or Belgium, Hanseatic architecture to the north of Germany and in the old trading posts of Hanse, up to Bergen in Norway.

Once a year in September, European Heritage Days give access to sites that are usually closed to the public.

Art plays a major part in Europe, which explains its tremendously high number of museums in the capitals and villages. Some of these places include the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris, the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Archaeology Museum in Athens, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. But keep your eyes open—incredible treasures are hidden in lesser-known museums.

Theaters and opera houses abound in European cities, but outdoor plays and operas can also be enjoyed in the countryside. Attend a theater, play or an opera in one of these European temples of culture, and you will be immersed in bygone times.

Every country offers a varied festival program for every season. You are bound to find what you love most, whether it is music, opera or theater. Art in all its facets is out in the streets, accessible to locals and visitors alike.

Europe further maintains its reputation in the Art of Living through cuisine, fine wine and beer. Each European country can offer an extensive range of regional meals and signature drinks.