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1. Eiffel Tower Architectural landmark

   This 324-metre iron lattice tower, begun in 1887, rises above the Champ de Mars and ranks among the world's best-known structures.

2. Louvre Museum Art museum

   Established in 1793, this museum brings together art and archaeological treasures spanning several millennia.

3. Colosseum Archaeological site

   Completed in 82 AD, this ancient amphitheatre rises up to 48 metres and reflects the engineering skill of the Roman Empire.

4. Stonehenge Archaeological site

   monument, neolithic henge in southeast england

5. Notre-Dame de Paris Catholic cathedral

   This Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité dates back to 1163 and is known for its twin towers and rose windows.

6. Musée d'Orsay Art museum

   Housed in a former railway station, this museum has displayed a major collection of Impressionist art since 1986.

7. Pompeii Archaeological site

   This ancient city near Naples was buried in ash by the eruption of Vesuvius and survives to this day in large part intact.

8. Palace of Versailles Palace

   Former residence of the French kings, with opulent state rooms, sweeping gardens and the Hall of Mirrors.

9. British Museum Museum

   A vast collection spanning world art and history, founded in 1753 in central London.

10. Château de Montsoreau Castle

    A castle dating back to 990 on the Loire, now home to a museum of contemporary art.

11. Alhambra Palace

    A Moorish palace and fortress complex on the Sabikah hill above Granada, begun in 1239.

12. Buckingham Palace Historic house museum

    The official London residence of the British monarch features a grand facade and the ceremonial forecourt in front of it.

13. Neuschwanstein Castle Castle

    Turrets and towers rise on a rocky ridge in the Bavarian Alps, built from 1869 in the style of a medieval knight's castle.

14. Matterhorn Mountain

    This 4,478-metre peak in the Pennine Alps rises in a distinctive pyramid shape on the border between Switzerland and Italy.

15. Tower of London Archaeological site

    Standing since 1066 on the Thames, this castle has served as fortress, prison and home to the Crown Jewels.

16. Brandenburg Gate Architectural landmark

    This neoclassical city gate with Doric columns was completed in 1791 and stands 26 meters tall.

17. Tower Bridge Suspension bridge

    Completed in 1886, this bridge over the Thames combines its twin towers with a bascule roadway that opens for river traffic.

18. Cologne Cathedral Catholic cathedral

    This Gothic cathedral with its filigree twin spires rises 157 metres and ranks among the largest churches in Europe.

19. Windsor Castle Historic house museum

    Dating back to 1070, this royal residence in Berkshire remains in use by the British Crown as one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles.

20. Lake Maggiore Lake

    Straddling the border of Switzerland and Italy, this lake offers mountain backdrops and small islands along its shores.

21. Museo del Prado Art museum

    Housing works by Velázquez, Goya and Bosch since its founding in 1819, this is one of Europe's foremost art museums.

22. London Eye Tourist attraction

    Standing 135 metres tall on the Thames since 1998, this observation wheel offers wide views across London.

23. Cave of Altamira Monument

    This cave holds world-famous prehistoric wall paintings depicting animals and hunters.

24. Uffizi Gallery Palace

    This Renaissance palace has housed one of the most significant collections of Italian painting since 1560.