Get free tips for saving money by visiting free attractions in Europe
While it is a fact that travelling around Europe can cause a dent in your pocket, there are some things that you enjoy without burning a hole in your pocket. These are things that you can see and enjoy without any money involved and that is great. Here is a list of 10 of the top free Europe attractions, that you can visit.
1) Parisian View : While most people think that the best view of Paris city is only from the top of the Eiffel Tower, the long queue and the hefty charge can be quite a downer. But don’t lose heart; a beautiful and spectacular view of the city can be caught from the Sacre Coeur atop Montmartre. The views from the top of the steps that lead onto the Cathedral are absolutely breathtaking and for this reason this is on top of the list of the Top 10 things to see in Europe for free.
2) London’s Change of Guard : The changing of the Queen’s Guard in London has be one of Europe’s most popular free attractions and draws large crowds. In the summer months this spectacle of changing of guards takes place on the Forecourt inside the gates of the Buckingham Palace at 11:30 am everyday and the same is done on alternate days in winter. Due to the huge crowd it is a good idea to reach well in time in order to secure a place for good viewing.
3) Rijksmuseum Gardens in Amsterdam : A tour of the Rijksmuseum gardens in Amsterdam is another one of the top 10 things to see in Europe for free. There is a free printed guide available that will help you spot and provide details of some valuable art treasures, the kinds of which are not available anywhere else in the world.
4) Notre dame Cathedral of Paris : This structure, one that is regarded by most as the most beautiful structure in the world, is free to enter into and walk the inside of. You have to pay to climb the towers or the museum, but for those who do not want to do that, a grand look at the outside of this structure is good enough and well worth the effort.
5) Westminster Abbey in London : While visiting the Westminster’s Abbey during the day comes at cost, you can do so for free, if you visit after or at 5:30 in the evening. This is when the ‘Evensong’ takes place and also get to listen to the choir, all at no charge which is a great bargain.
6) Louvre in Paris : The Louvre in Paris is free to enter if you are under 25 years of age or a teacher. All you have to do is prove that you are either and you get to have a look at one of the most famous museums in the world for free. If you are neither of the above, there is no need to lose hope as entry is free for all on the first Sunday of each month.
7) Modern Art Museum of Nice : Located ten minutes from the city centre the entry to the modern Art Museum in Nice is absolutely free since 2008. One of the best parts about visiting the museum is that you also get a breathtaking view of the city centre from the rooftop as an added attraction.
8) Conquering Arthur’s chair in Edinburgh
9) Walk to Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest
10) Catching the sunset in Florence from Piazzale Michelangelot
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