Europe Action & adventure, Castles & palaces, Modern architecture + Waterfall pictures

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Find one of Europe’s largest glaciers, its most powerful waterfall, most extensive national park and oldest parliament in this island nation on the verge of the Arctic.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Sip red wine on a boat in the central part of the Rhine River and visit the quaint towns through which it meanders.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Enjoy some of the best views of the London skyline from this historic borough. One of the city\'s oldest neighborhoods is home to many of its top attractions. 

A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this city is filled with ancient architecture, modern museums and blooming gardens.

The capital of Lower Saxony, one of the areas hardest hit by the Second World War, Hannover is now a major center in northern Germany.

Visit one of Zaragoza’s modern architectural marvels, a stunning-looking multi-purpose venue that was the exciting centerpiece of Zaragoza\'s 2008 expo.

Marvel at these shiny, twirling riverside behemoths with postmodern designs crafted by one of the 20th century’s most iconic architects.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

The “City of Music” has been an arts powerhouse and an important European capital for centuries, and has a lot to offer those lucky enough to visit.

Ancient monuments rub shoulders with gleaming modern skyscrapers in this historic city, where every street holds a story of its own.

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs. 

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Visit Duesseldorf’s pretty harbor district to uncover innovative architecture, historic monuments, excellent waterfront dining and exciting adventures on the Rhine.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.