Visiting Europe means you’ll likely explore its rich history. With countless ancient ruins, palaces, and monuments, here are seven historical sites you shouldn’t miss.
Pompeii, near Naples, Italy, was a wealthy Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 A.D. The ash preserved the city, keeping buildings and skeletons intact. Excavations began in 1748, and today, visitors can see what life was like before the eruption.
Visit Pompeii with Albatross Tours on their 18-day Italian Grande tour.
The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Templo de Diana, was built around the first century A.D. to honor Emperor Augustus. It’s part of Évora’s historical center, surrounded by notable religious buildings. Don’t miss the Chapel of Bones, a church decorated with monk skulls and bones.
Explore the Évora temple on the Magnifico Spain and Portugal tour.
Located in Granada, Spain, the Alhambra is a palace, fortress, and citadel dating back to the 8th century. It became a royal residence in the 13th century and is the only surviving palatine city of the Islamic Golden Age.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace on the Magnifico Spain and Portugal tour.
Built around 3200 B.C., Newgrange in Ireland is older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. It’s a passage tomb and an ancient temple used for spiritual and ceremonial purposes. Newgrange is part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, which includes other significant mounds.
Visit Newgrange Tombs with Albatross Tours on the Ireland Connection tour.
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the 1st century A.D. It carried water over 50 kilometers to the Roman colony of Nemausus. This well-preserved structure is a testament to Roman engineering.
See the Pont du Gard with Albatross Tours on the La Grande France tour.
Built in 305 A.D. For Roman Emperor Diocletian, this palace in Split, Croatia, is made from white stone, marble, and sphinxes from Egypt. Today, it’s a lively part of the city, with people living and working within its walls.
Explore Diocletian’s Palace with Albatross Tours on the Croatia and Adriatic tour.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England, built around 2500 B.C. It consists of a ring of standing stones and nearby burial mounds. Scholars believe it was a burial ground, but its full purpose remains a mystery.
Visit Stonehenge on your next trip to Britain.
Exploring these historical sites offers a glimpse into Europe’s rich past. Each location tells a unique story of ancient civilizations and their remarkable achievements.
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