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Lay of the Land

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Lay of the Land

As you can imagine, Europe's terrain runs the gamut. The landscape of this diverse continent has everything from the majestic fjords of Norway to the whitewashed atolls of Greece to the green rolling hills of Ireland to the sun-drenched coastline of the southern Mediterranean to the breath-taking contrast of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys throughout the Alps. Whatever type of outdoor activity you're looking for, you can find it somewhere in Europe.

The other intoxicating face of Europe is the remarkable and historically significant architecture of the many cities, villages, and towns. Many of the architectural additions to Europe's already beautiful setting are a refreshing reminder that man can actually add to the beauty of his surroundings. Throughout most of the world, mankind's development of his natural surroundings is viewed as a trade-off… sacrificing the unfettered beauty of nature in an attempt to produce a more hospitable environment for people. Not so throughout much of Europe. A good portion of man's additions have been painstakingly created with attention to detail and purposely intertwined with the elements of natural beauty. The Greek Islands would be rather barren without the whitewashed houses. Germany's Rhine Valley is awe inspiring all by itself, but a few well placed castles makes it unforgettable. Soaring cathedrals, a maze of cobblestone alleys, and a gothic theme evoke beauty from simple oxidization in Prague. The wonders of Barcelona and Rome are too numerous to name. Europe truly has a smorgasbord of architectural masterpieces to witness. Selecting which ones to fit in is the difficult part.

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