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Best Attractions in Europe (2026)

Landmarks, museums, historic sites, parks and viewpoints that draw visitors to a city, with practical notes on planning a visit.

50 places · Updated October 23, 2026

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43. Hyde Park

Royal parkHyde Park

One of London's eight Royal Parks, with the Serpentine lake, Speakers' Corner and miles of paths between Mayfair and Kensington.

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44. Istanbul Modern

Modern and contemporary art museumKaraköy

Turkey's first museum of modern and contemporary art, reopened in 2023 in a Renzo Piano-designed building on the Karaköy waterfront.

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49. Tower Bridge

Landmark bridge and exhibitionTower Hill

London's Victorian bascule bridge, where a ticketed visit takes you along high-level glass-floored walkways and into the original engine rooms.

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