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Europe

Of the 50 countries that make up the continent of Europe Russia is by far the largest, and by convention is partly in Asia. Until recently it was convenient to think of Europe in terms of ’Eastern Europeand ‘Western Europe but with a number of former Eastern bloc countries joining the European Union the political and geographic definitions of “eastand “westno longer coincide. By the generally accepted geographic definition, Europe is the second smallest of the seven continents at 10 million sq km (nearly 4 million square miles), with 40% of its landmass being in Russia. Its 50 countries, including Russia, number some 733 million inhabitants, making it the third most populous continent. After Russia, Germany has the largest population (80.5m), with France (nearly 66m) and the UK (nearly 64m) not far behind. However Europe also has some tiny “countrieslike Monaco and San Marino, both with only around a third of a million citizens, and the Vatican City state, one of the smallest in the world with fewer that one thousand.
As the first continent to go through the Industrial Revolution, Europe has had a great influence on much of the rest of the world, for good and bad. Western European countries were able to colonise and then exploit other regions of the globe, taking with them elements of European culture originating in Ancient Greece and Rome. Slavery and two World Wars on the one hand, and beneficial social and economic developments on the other, may turn out to be legacies of a long period of European dominance, which gave way first to North America and then to Asia.
So far, countries of western Europe dominate the free photo galleries of this bigfoto website, but more pictures are being added all the time. Croatia is the 18th most popular tourist destination in the world, and a glance at the natural scenic beauty and fascinating historical sites in our photos shows you why. This relatively small country of 1,000 Adriatic islands and the magical cities of Dubrovnik and Split, has no fewer than seven UNESCO listed sites. The other city in our photo collection once considered part of Eastern Europe is Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, with its historic, architecturally important old town on the Vltava River. You could easily study the development of architectural periods from the Baroque to modern in this city alone.
The European country with the most visitors a year is France a staggering 83 million tourists in 2012 made it number one in the world. Many of them took in Paris, an endlessly fascinating capital city of elegance and culture. Bigfoto’s library of free pictures reminds you that Paris offers the iconic Eiffel Tower and the nightlife of Montmartre in the same visit. But when it comes to style and cultural beauty, few countries in the world can match Italy. Venice, like a perfect film set of a historic city, takes your breath away at first sight, no matter how many times you have been there. Impossibly constructed on islands in a shallow lagoon, it offers you a break from the dominance of the motor car among some of the most glorious architecture anywhere. The best months to visit are May and October, but any time is better than not going. Rome impresses with the relatively small size of its ancient centre, the Forum. Could this really have been the hub of one of the most powerful empires on earth? The nearby Colosseum is intact enough to bring the period to life. Then there is still Florence, Pisa, magical Siena and Milan itself to see…
For natural beauty and grandeur in central Europe, the geographically small and historically neutral country called Switzerland takes some beating. The Swiss have a reputation for efficiency and quality, but it is the spectacular Alpine scenery that draws visitors again and again. What the Swiss have done, perhaps better than any other country, is to make the majestic peaks accessible to the traveller.
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Italy 

Verona – Beauties of Italy’s Most Romantic City

July 11, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Castle Vecchio, City Of Forbidden Love, Giusti Gardens, lake Garda, Piazza Bra, Piazza Delle Erbe, Ponte di Castle Vecchio, Verona

Even though taking a gondola ride through the channels of Venice might be something most people picture when you mention

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Ireland 

The Legality of Online Casinos in Ireland

July 7, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Ireland

Ireland, a small though beautiful piece of land right on the shores of Great Britain is home to some of

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Europe 

Beginners Guide to Mediterranean Islands

June 23, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Balearic Islands, Cyprus, Islands, Malta, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Islands, Tarifa

By some estimates, there are over 10.000 islands spread across the Mediterranean, with more than half situated in Greece alone.

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Poland 

Important things to know before planning a trip to Poland

June 22, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments poland

Poland is fast becoming one of the top European tourist destinations. The big country is experiencing a constant increase in

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Greece 

5 Natural wonders of Greece you must see

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Blue Caves of Zakynthos, Drakolimni, Island of Lemnos, Meteora, Santorini

Greece has played a crucial part in human development, history and civilization. The country is famous as a birthing of

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Europe 

Planning a Wine Trip in the Balkans

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Wine Trip

A wine trip is probably the best way to experience a region. And, while some places are known for their

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Europe 

5 Places to Visit in Belgrade

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Belgrade, Skadarlija

Belgrade is a tough place to describe. Most of the ex-pats living in the capital of Serbia often compare it

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Croatia Europe 

4 Most Beautiful Locations in Dalmatia

May 2, 2020May 7, 2022 bigfoto 0 Comments Brač Island, Dubrovnik, Korčula, Makarska Riviera

Croatia has been in the focus of experienced travelers for a while now. But, even if you dedicate years traveling

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Europe Greece 

Essential Places to Visit in Greece

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 bigfoto 0 Comments Chania, Greece, Meteora, Mount Athos, Mycenae, Santorini

This list of essential places to visit in Greece is not something that you should just check out, but the

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Europe Greece 

Main Athens Historical Landmarks

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 bigfoto Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Agora, Athens, Plaka, Temple of Olympic Zeus, The Parthenon

The Athens historical landmarks are really the best option to visit. To go to the city of Athens is to

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