Hidden gems in Europe that are BETTER than the big hitters
London's Westminster Palace, which houses both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, sits prettily on the banks of the Thames, while Big Ben is at the north end of the complex.
The grand Hungarian Parliament is one of Europe’s finest legislative buildings, and an unmissable architectural focal point in the centre of Budapest. Situated on the Danube River, it's the world's third largest parliament building and is equally photogenic day and night
The jaw-dropping Sagrada Familia church, located in the centre of Barcelona's Eixample district, is the work of genius architect Antoni Gaudi, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is also home to Gaudi’s grave.
While most of Gaudi’s work is in Barcelona itself, if you’re a true fan of the architect, then head to Colonia Guell Church in the quieter town of Santa Coloma de Cervello. Patron Eusebi Guell, who commissioned Gaudi to design the eponymous Park Guell in Barcelona
Construction of the Eternal City’s Colosseum was begun under Emperor Vespasian around AD 70. In its heyday, as many as 50,000 spectators could be comfortably seated in the amphitheatre.
Completed around AD 68, the magnificent Pula Arena beside the sparkling Adriatic Sea is one of the best preserved ancient Roman amphitheatres in the world. Once used for gladiator fights, it is now an outdoor cinema, opera venue and stage for concerts.
While it is one of the world’s most recognisable structures, the iconic Eiffel Tower hasn’t always been popular. When Gustave Eiffel dreamed up the monument for the 1889 World's Fair, hundreds of artists, writers and thinkers signed a petition to have it removed.