No wonder it is considered the birthplace of Western civilisation. Europe may be the second-smallest continent, but it is home to 50 countries with diverse geographies and a long history shaped by countless wars, revolutions, scientific discoveries, and religious conflicts.
While the Greeks introduced the concept of democracy, the Romans influenced contemporary law, governance, and military. The French famously propagated the concepts of liberty, equality, and fraternity — ideas that have helped set the foundation for many constitutions. Who can forget the Italians whose Renaissance art and architecture attract millions of tourists worldwide? At GT Holidays, we can be your perfect travel guide, helping you explore the nooks and crannies of the continent with our varied Europe tour packages covering hundreds of cities and tourist attractions.
You cannot have studied world history without learning about the Renaissance period. It profoundly impacted human history vis a vis art, architecture, literature, and culture in general. Some notable artists of this era include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Donatello, and Caravaggio, who created art that still draws millions of tourists from across the world.
The movement, which started in Florence, and later expanded to Venice, Milan, and Rome, gradually spreading to France and other parts of Western Europe. Europe is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, some as old as the Roman and Greek civilisations. From quaint cobblestoned pavements to futuristic buildings in Helsinki, every city has its own style and influence.
Rome is famous for its classical grandeur with its mix of ruins like The Colosseum and The Pantheon, and Renaissance palaces and churches.
