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Just because you’re not packing your bags for a European getaway doesn’t mean you can’t explore the continent from the comfort of home. With the power of technology and a good Internet connection, it’s easier than ever to visit world-famous museums, wander historic streets, and experience cultural landmarks… all with just a few clicks of a mouse.
Whether you’re in the mood to take a virtual stroll through an art gallery, listen to traditional music, or explore breathtaking landscapes, there’s no shortage of online resources to satisfy your travel curiosity. To make your journey even easier, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best European travel websites thatb are perfect for armchair travelers.
We’d love to hear from you, too! If you have a favorite virtual travel site that transports you to Europe, drop us a line and we’ll do ou best to include them.
Best European Travel Websites
Visit the Louvre Museum in Paris
If you have always wanted to see the Mona Lisa up close and personal, why not take the opportunity to check it out online? You can see it and hundreds of other amazing exhibits at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the world’s most-popular museum, by visiting www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne and joining one of their excellent on-line tours.
Explore the Musée d’Orsay
Also in Paris, take in 278 masterpieces including a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh and Éduoard Manet’s legendary nude Olympia, by visiting the Musée d’Orsay. All the pieces seen on-line have extensive descriptions and notations for your perusing pleasure.
Uffizi Galleries in Florence
Take a virtual walk through the Uffizi Gallery in Florence before stopping to admire some of the museum’s most famous inhabitants. During your visit, don’t forget to drag the screen and look up at the beautiful frescoes on the ceiling, painted by Alessandro Allori.
Banksy Murals Around the World
If you enjoy street art, embark on a virtual scavenger hunt from the comfort of home by exploring these remarkable murals created by graffiti artist Banksy. Check out these amazing murals by graffiti artist Banksy.
Palace of Versailles: Versailles, France
Explore one of France’s national treasures, the Palace of Versailles, and enjoy its impressive collections of Baroque art, architecture, and so much more. You can even go outside the palace for a spectacular birds-eye-view of the palace grounds.
The Sistine Chapel: Vatican City
There are a lot of museum collections to explore on the Vatican’s virtual site. But first, go straight to zooming in on all of the detail on the Sistine Chapel. Click here to enjoy this amazing experience.
