What is the most famous tower in Europe?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, has serious celeb status. Completed in March 1889, it's one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. And the site, which is also known as the Iron Lady, receives nearly seven millions tourists a year.



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1: Eiffel Tower, Paris Today, the city's signature spire is a firm fixture on the Parisian cityscape, marking one of the most famous landmarks in Europe—and the world.

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There are over 400 UNESCO world heritage sites in Europe with Italy being the leader in having the most UNESCO sites in Europe.

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With 59 selected areas, Italy is the country with the most sites; followed by China with 57, then France and Germany with 52 each.

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1. Rome, Italy. It has been said that if you see just one city in Italy, perhaps even one city in Europe, make it Rome. With ancient treasures such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, and famed Trevi Fountain, there's almost more to see and do here than a single trip will allow.

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The Top 10 Most Visited Countries in Europe
  • France – 89.4 million visitors. ...
  • Spain – 82.7 million visitors. ...
  • Italy – 62.1 million visitors. ...
  • Germany – 38.8 million visitors. ...
  • United Kingdom – 36.3 million visitors. ...
  • Austria – 30.8 million visitors. ...
  • Greece – 30.1 million visitors. ...
  • Portugal – 22.8 million visitors.


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La Giralda tower Without a doubt, this tower (and former minaret), offering unforgettable views.

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Since 2008 the tallest building in Spain has been the 250 metres (820 ft) tall Torre de Cristal in Madrid.

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The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world: 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015. It was designated a monument historique in 1964, and was named part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Paris, Banks of the Seine) in 1991.

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12 Famous Landmarks in Spain
  • La Sagrada Famíla, Barcelona.
  • Gibralfaro Castle, Malaga.
  • Alhambra Palace, Granada.
  • Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
  • City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia.
  • Roman Theater, Cartagena.
  • Dalt Vila, Ibiza.
  • La Seu, Barcelona.


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Naveta d'Es Tudons: This building, located in Menorca, is believed to have been constructed around 1000 BCE, making it possibly one of the oldest buildings in Europe.

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