2. Without a doubt the main attraction of the city of Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia, the famous church with such a bizzare and wonderful architecture that is truly seems out of this world. The strange detail is that the structure is still unfinished. The work started in 1882, turning Antonio Gaudi's vision into reality, and still it is not completed. It's highest tower represents Jesus Christ. 3. If you are a fan of McDonald's then visit Sweden. There are more McDonald's restaurants per capita here than everywhere else on the continent.
4. If you are an UK citizen and have you 100th birthday or your 60th wedding anniversary don't be surprised if you receive a personalized greeting card from the Queen herself. It is a rather special memory, we're sure.
5. Those who are passionate about ancient Greek mythology sorely know that Europa was a beautiful Phoenician princess, and after the mighty Zeus fell in love with her he turned himself into a white bull. When the princess got on the bull she was carried all the way to Crete, were the master of all the gods revealed himself.
6. Rome is almost three millenia old, but has been the capital of Italy only since 1871.
7. It is the second smallest continent and the European part of Russia accounts for about 40% of it's surface. And for those interested in statistics the largest continent is Asia and the smallest is Australia.
8. Another famous landmark, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, was built over the course of two centuries, from the 12th to the 14th century. It is a little over 55 meters high.
9. According to recent statistics the most visited place in Europe is not the Louvre Museum, yet France still comes first. It is the Disneyland in Paris, France.
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