If someone says that they would not love to go on a trip around Europe, they are lying. Europe is a combination of stunning countries rich in history and culture. This richness is evident in the unique buildings that not only can be found throughout the continent but also have achieved worldwide fame. We bet that images of architectural masterpieces have already flooded your brain. Let’s see some of the 5 most interesting buildings in Europe.
Building 1: The Louvre, France
It is impossible to go to Paris and not spend a few hours in the Louvre. The Louvre is the largest —and the most legendary, we may add— art museum in the whole world. The impressive building was a royal palace before it became the museum we all love today. Besides the numerous rooms, you should stroll around the Carrousel Garden and the Tuileries Garden. Of course, the iconic large glass pyramid was added later in 1989. The American architect Ieoh Ming Pei designed it.
Building 2: Parthenon, Greece
Parthenon is an ancient temple that was built in the 5th century BCE. It is situated on top of a hill in Athens along with other religious buildings. The marble columns in the shape of beautiful female figures, which are called Caryatids, are one of the many reasons that Parthenon stands out. Today visitors from all around Greece and the whole world flood the hill in order to admire the mighty temple up close.
Building 3: Atomium, Belgium
Judging from the list so far, people might assume that all interesting buildings in Europe are old. However, Europe does have modern masterpieces to show the world. The Atomium in Brussels is an excellent example. It was constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair and it would be removed at the end of the expo. However, the public’s overwhelmingly positive reception resulted in its not only staying there to this day but also being one of the greatest landmarks of Brussels. The Atomium proves that steel is a powerful material that leads to aesthetically pleasing and functional outcomes. Reputable construction companies like Voutsadakis use steel for both industrial and private real estate projects in order to create timeless buildings. Steelwork that is done right stands out thanks to its modern feel and stability.
Building 4: Dancing House, Czech Republic
It seems like an optical illusion, but the Dancing House is a real building in Prague. The two towers look like they are dancing. The building even has the nickname Ginger and Fred; the glass building could represent the actress Ginger Rogers and the rock one could be Fred Astaire as the two artists had a lot of iconic dance scenes together.
Building 5: Sagrada Familia, Spain
A building designed by the eminent architect Antoni Gaudí had to be included in the list of the most interesting buildings in Europe. Gaudí left his mark in Barcelona as the city is full of his creations. We chose Sagrada Familia because even though it is not completed, it is so impressive that it is considered Gaudí’s greatest work. It is a grand basilica that combines Gothic and Art Nouveau elements.