Architecture Around Europe
After traveling around Europe this summer with my family and being inspired by all of the amazing buildings there!
We started in Paris and got to see the Eiffel Tower, of course. We took the elevator up, explored the top, and then walked down the stairs. I would definitely recommend taking the stairs down because it is a great way to experience the structure and see it up close.
Another highlight of Paris was the architecture museum, Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine. They had a bunch of famous models of buildings from all over France but my favorite was the life-size recreation of a unit from Le Corbusier’s Unite d’Habitation.
In Rome, of course we visited the Colosseum. It’s sheer size was marvelous to me, to think of the history there and how it has changed over the years.
In Florence, in addition to seeing David, we visited Il Duomo. The decoration on the outside of the cathedral is so beautiful and as you climb up the inside of the dome, you get to see not only Brunelleschi’s incredible creation but also an expansive view of the red tile roofed city.
Venice was one of my favorite cities we visited. It is so walkable and unlike any other city I have ever been to because there aren’t any cars. It really transports you back in time.
Even though I was in Amsterdam for less than 24 hours, it was another highlight. I will definitely be going back. I loved the canals and the bikes. We got to tour Anne Frank’s house which was so moving. And the flower markets are beautiful.
If walls could dream… they’d dream of touring the whole world!
