Leeds Castle<\/a> is often referred to as the loveliest castle in the world, and it isn\u2019t hard to see why. Where it is situated, atop two islands within a lake, is a simply awe-inspiring location which makes it extremely enchanting for anyone who is lucky enough to visit.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/leeds.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBring the whole family along, or simply enjoy a solo trip out. No matter what you\u2019re doing or who you are with, it makes for an excellent day out. Despite how beautiful Leeds Castle is, it has had to go through a tumultuous history to get to where it is now. With death, destruction, and uncertainty being a large part of the castle\u2019s history, it is the perfect place for all history buffs to check out when wanting to know more about the history of Europe.<\/p>\n
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3.\u00a0\u00a0 Anne Frank\u2019s House, Netherlands<\/h2>\n
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If you haven\u2019t heard of the terrible but enticing tale of Anne Frank, now is the time to do so. Anne Frank was one of the most illustrious victims of the terrible Holocaust, and now, her book is selling out all over the world. She was a young Jewish girl who lived in hiding with her immediate family and a few relatives.<\/p>\n
Anne\u2019s book, The Diary of a Young Girl, is a simply outstanding book, and words alone cannot sum it up. Nowadays, you can visit the house she wrote the book in and imagine everything just as it was when it was written. It is said to be a highly emotional visit to one of the most notable historical sites in Europe related to the horror that was World War II. Anne Frank\u2019s house is located in the ever so famous Amsterdam, which is yet another reason you should visit.<\/p>\n
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4.\u00a0\u00a0 Newgrange, Ireland<\/h2>\n
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Newgrange, in Ireland, isn\u2019t actually a particularly well-known prehistoric monument. It is located in County Meath, which is just outside of Dublin. At first sight, it really doesn\u2019t look like much; however, an impressive past lies behind it. Not only does it predate Stonehenge, one of the most popular landmarks in Europe, it also predates Egypt’s great pyramids of Giza! Now, are you interested?<\/p>\n
This large mound holds a special part of Ireland\u2019s history and also acts as Europe\u2019s largest and most important concentration of prehistoric art. It served many great purposes in its younger years, from funerary rites to economic functions and even astronomer and religious places. Its layout, age, general look, and hidden history are what make it one of the most intriguing and mind-boggling places when looking at European landmarks.<\/p>\n
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5.\u00a0\u00a0 Ruins of Pompeii, Italy<\/h2>\n
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If you are headed to Italy, you do not want to miss out on seeing the ruins of Pompeii. It is named one of the most intriguing historical sites that you will ever visit. Pompeii was destroyed when it was covered in lava and ash around 2000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted.<\/p>\n
For Pompeii residents, this resulted in a near-instant death which perfectly preserved the city to be forever still. In the current day, you can visit Pompeii to get a glimpse of what life would have been like back then. The buildings still have preserved people within them that look like they are just going about their everyday life. This preserved city is very much worth the visit. It is one of the most well-loved historical places in Europe.<\/p>\n
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If a visit to Europe is on your radar, you will definitely want to check out the above-mentioned European landmarks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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