Eps 4: Ancient Tourism of Europe
From the caves that sheltered Europe's earliest Hominin inhabitants to Ice Age cave art. From the megalithic structures made by the continent's first farmers to Iron Age hill forts.
And from the 16th century onwards land reclamation started in earnest - an activity that resulted in industrial sites that are now recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
From Neolithic mortuary monuments and Iron Age hill forts, to Roman forts as well as castles and abbeys of the Medieval, the archaeology of Wales adds much to our understanding of the history of north-western Europe.
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Besides history and culture, the city offers a wide range of restaurants, hotels, museums and other tourist attractions popular with tourists. Many tourist magazines rate it as one of the most famous places to tour and many of them are rated by many tourist magazines.
Paris, the largest city and capital of France, is one of the most visited cities in the world. The main attractions of Paris include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as the Grand Palais, a famous tourist attraction.
The city offers an unparalleled cultural journey with a wide selection of museums, galleries, restaurants, hotels, museums and other tourist attractions.
The country is known for its influential art, architecture and culture, and the Vatican Museums in the heart of Rome are an attraction for many. Rome itself is home to some of the most famous museums, galleries, restaurants, hotels and other tourist attractions in the world.
Italian cuisine has spread around the world, eating pasta and pizza in Italy is a must - for many, because it spreads worldwide. Rome is also a destination for pilgrims, especially when the European clergy visit the seven pilgrim churches in Rome. Many continue to Naples, where they also see Herculaneum and Pompeii, but few venture far beyond southern Italy.
A large number of tourists began their tour in 1648 in the Cathedral of Peace in Münster, and there is no doubt that not a single tourist will claim that he or she does not want to see all the historical sites that Rome has to offer. The catacombs of the Roman Forum contain many historical ruins, which attract large numbers of tourists every year.
The Vatican Museum offers you the opportunity to experience and experience the development of the Roman Catholic Church. The great tourist Francis Basset became familiar with the antiques through the altar, an invention of the painter Pompeo Batoni.
Although the Grand Tour is primarily associated with the British aristocracy and the wealthy country aristocracy, similar trips have been made across Europe. Although it was limited to the high nobility, it became an integral part of aristocratic education in the Middle Ages. The flourishing customs and the standard itineraries associated with them were considered an educational rite of passage.
The era of the Grand Tour is the time when tourism as we know it really came into play, and this is the time when tourism, which we all know and love, came into play.
People would travel in carriages and be accompanied by an elderly person who would look after them. Those who grew up travelled across Europe to see art, architecture, science and more for themselves.
The revolution meant that this was no longer particularly viable for many people, but seeing a city frozen in time almost 2,000 years ago makes for an illuminating historical journey.
The Acropolis, an archaic symbol of democracy, was built between 447 and 438 BC and reassembled and disassembled several times during the Ottoman Empire's occupation of the city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits atop the ruined agora of the city, where ancient courthouses and libraries can be visited.
Three hundred years ago, wealthy young Britons began the Grand Tour, a tour of the world's most important ancient sites and monuments. The primary value of this Grand Tour was to explore ancient Greece, Rome, Athens and other ancient cities. As enthusiasm for neoclassical culture waned and Thomas Cook ended the era, the tradition's popularity waned.
However, Western and Central European countries remain among the most visited in Europe, and growth is driven by southern Europe. Below we find the top 10 most visited countries and the reasons why these countries are attractions for tourists.
France is not the Eiffel Tower or the Wine Museum, but the remains of the Roman Empire scattered throughout Italy.
It can be difficult to avoid people looking for the same old places, especially if travelers want to experience something different. To provide a more interesting travel experience, here is a guide to some of the lesser-known destinations in Europe. The Alfama is home to baroque churches, castles and monasteries built on a network of narrow streets and corridors.