Europe Central, Historic buildings, Lighthouse + Waterfall pictures

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Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Study the intriguing pointed pillars on the river and relax on the grassy knoll of the park beside this iconic bridge. 

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.