Going on a trip is good, but it is quite expensive. Most of the time, when you want to visit a place, you have to pay an entrance fee. But this is not the case everywhere! Discover our top 10 tourist sites that you can visit for free in Europe. And as you will see, these are exceptional places!
1. The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is an emblematic monument of Paris. It is the most remarkable Gothic cathedral in France. You will find it on the Ile de la Cité. Its construction dates back to 1163. Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is a Roman Catholic place of worship where services are celebrated. Access to monuments is free as well as to celebrations. Be careful with your attire and your behavior in this place of prayer for more than eight centuries. You will have the right to take photos as long as you do not use a flash or tripod.
2. The Schönbrunn Gardens
The Schönbrunn Gardens are Baroque gardens whose structure and decorations like statues indicate that they are the extension of an imperial palace which you can admire from the outside. The site was rebuilt in 1683 following its destruction by a Turkish attack. The Palace that can be seen was a summer residence for imperial power. It is possible to discover in the gardens, the Orangery which is the longest in the world and a large greenhouse with palm trees. This tourist site was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. Access to the Gardens is possible from 6 am, is free. However, if you want to go to the zoo established next to the park for example, you will have to pay an entrance fee.
3. The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall is an important building in German history. It separated East Berlin and West Berlin from 1961, and many people were killed while trying to cross it. Most of it was destroyed on November 9, 1989. Although the wall was destroyed, it is possible to view border posts and memorials. A walking and cycling route follows the route of the wall around what was once West Berlin. It is possible to see pieces of the wall which testify to this border device.
4. Charles Bridge
In Prague, come and discover the Charles Bridge, a magnificent building dating from 1357, 515 meters long and 10 meters wide. On each side, the bridge is fortified with two towers: the Petit Côté Bridge Tower and the Old Town Bridge Tower. This place is one of the most beautiful in Prague. You can admire the decorations of the pillars of the bridge which are made of 30 sculptures of saints. If you want to avoid the crowds, try to come early in the morning or late at night.
5. The Rambla
Come and discover the most famous streets of Barcelona, the Rambla, always very busy which connects the center of the city to the old port. This street has a pedestrian section and will take you from flower shops to restaurants to small kiosks to discover magnificent buildings standing on either side of the street. In a side street you will find the Boqueria, the famous Barcelona market. You will find everything you want and can take meals tinged with exoticism.
6. St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is an exceptional monument. It is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world. Its reception capacity is impressive: it can hold 60,000 people! According to history, the tomb of one of the apostles of Jesus, Saint-Pierre, would be under the hotel of the Basilica. Under the building are a hundred tombs, including those of certain popes.
7. The British Museum
Come and discover the British Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world, for free. It was created in 1753. Today, its collections consist of more than six million objects. Access to the museum is free, except for certain temporary exhibitions. This gratuity has always been in effect except for a few months of the year 1972. You will find there exhibitions on the History of Art from the origins of man to today.
8. Vigeland Park
Come see one of the most attractive places in Oslo: Vigeland Park. This park is very appreciated by the inhabitants of the city who come to picnic or to walk in summer as in winter. Its particularity is to be decorated with 192 granite or bronze sculptures. One of the most impressive elements is undoubtedly the Monolith, a gigantic 14-meter sculpture! It is carved in one piece and represents 121 human figures. All the sculptures were made by Gustav Vigeland himself.
9. The Pantheon
A visit to Rome cannot be done without taking the time to discover the Pantheon, the only Roman temple to have remained intact. This monument is one of the symbols of the city and was built in 125. The building was saved from destruction thanks to its conversion into a church in 609. You will be able to enter the interior of the building and discover an impressive boxed dome, open at the top allowing light to enter. Do not hesitate to stroll around the Place du Panthéon, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. Here we are at the end of this top 10 free tourist sites in Europe. We hope to have made you want to discover them on your next trips.