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Entertainment in Europe

26 places, most popular first.

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Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg, Germany

A glass concert hall rising on top of an old warehouse, with a free public viewing plaza.

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Monte Carlo Casino

Monaco, Monaco

A belle epoque casino and the symbol of Monte Carlo.

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City of Arts and Sciences

Valencia, Spain

A futuristic complex of white buildings and pools, designed by Santiago Calatrava.

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Oslo Opera House

Oslo, Norway

A white marble and glass building on the waterfront whose sloping roof you can walk up for views.

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Vienna State Opera

Vienna, Austria

One of the world's leading opera houses, with performances most evenings.

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Harpa Concert Hall

Reykjavík, Iceland

A waterfront concert hall with a glittering glass facade inspired by basalt, and views over the harbour.

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La Scala Opera House

Milan, Italy

One of the world's most famous opera houses, with a museum open to visitors.

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Les Machines de l'Île

Nantes, France

Giant mechanical elephant and fantastical creatures on the Loire.

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Miniatur Wunderland

Hamburg, Germany

A giant model railway world with miniature cities, an airport and tiny people.

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Odesa Opera and Ballet Theatre

Odesa, Ukraine

A lavish opera house from the late 19th century, among the most beautiful theatres in Europe.

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Palais Garnier

Paris, France

Opulent 19th-century opera house with a grand staircase.

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Palau de la Musica Catalana

Barcelona, Spain

A Catalan Modernista concert hall bursting with stained glass, ceramic and sculpted flowers.

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Semperoper

Dresden, Germany

Dresden's elegant opera house, rebuilt twice and still hosting world-class performances.

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Spanish Riding School

Vienna, Austria

A historic riding school where white Lipizzaner horses perform classical dressage.

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Wiener Riesenrad

Vienna, Austria

The giant Ferris wheel in the Prater amusement park, a Vienna icon since the 19th century.

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Genoa Aquarium

Genoa, Italy

One of Europe's largest aquariums, on the old harbour.

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Lviv Opera House

Lviv, Ukraine

A lavish neo-Renaissance opera house from the late 19th century at the end of Svobody Avenue.

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Minack Theatre

United Kingdom

An open-air theatre carved into a cliff above a turquoise bay.

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Oceanario de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

One of Europe's biggest aquariums, in the modern Parque das Nacoes district.

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Shakespeare's Globe

London, United Kingdom

A reconstruction of the open-air Elizabethan theatre where Shakespeare's plays were staged.

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Teatro Massimo

Palermo, Italy

One of Europe's largest opera houses, with a famous staircase.