Europe Attractions: Ruin - Ancient
Here's a list of all attractions in Europe tagged as 'Ruin - Ancient' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Valenca do Minho
Valenca do Minho, in Portugal across the border formed by the Minho River, was originally a fortress town built to protect the frontier from Spanish ... Continue Reading »
Delos
Archaeological buffs and lovers of legends mustn’t miss the trip to the sacred island of Delos. On Delos, the archaeological jewel of the Cyclades, you can see ... Continue Reading »
Terrace of the Lions
The famous Terrace of the Lions is a signature image of Delos, as key to the island as the whitewashed windmills of Mykonos. The Terrace of the Lions was ... Continue Reading »
Pompeii
Pompeii has attracted tourists from all over the world since its ruins were discovered in the 19th century. Once a vibrant port full of wealthy Romans with a ... Continue Reading »
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is still one of the world's great mysteries. Who built it? Why? And how? Around 3,500 years old, Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones ... Continue Reading »
Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace is the classic romantic ruin, steeped in royal history and set beside a picturesque loch. It was begun in 1424 on the site of another palace ... Continue Reading »
Roman Forum
In Ancient Rome, the Forum was the centre of the Roman Empire. Until the 4th century AD, a thousand years of decisions affecting the future of Europe were ... Continue Reading »
Parthenon
The Parthenon (Parthenonas), one of the world's most famous buildings, represents a high point in ancient Greek architecture. Built around 440 BC, the ... Continue Reading »
Olympic Stadium
Greece is where the Olympic Games began in the 11th century BC, as a festival dedicated to the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics was held in Athens in 1896 ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod)
The Temple of Debod is an Egyptian 4th century BC temple that now stands in the Parque de la Montaña near Plaza de España. While it seems out of ... Continue Reading »
Ancient Ostia
Ostia was the port city of ancient Rome. Once a thriving city of around 60,000 people, today it gives an excellent look into ancient lives with docks, ... Continue Reading »
Castlerigg Stone Circle
There are numerous neolithic stone circles in the Lake District and nearby areas, the most popular being at Castlerigg. This more-or-less round grouping of ... Continue Reading »
St Mary’s House
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The ancient Greek city of Ephesus, also know as Efeze, was once one of the world’s greatest cities. It ranked only behind Rome in its size and importance ... Continue Reading »
Orkney Islands
The wild, windswept Orkney Islands lie off the northernmost tip of the British mainland (at around the same latitude as Stockholm) and are noted for their ... Continue Reading »
Pergamom
Pergamon is an ancient city dating as far back as the 5th century BC. Credited with the invention of parchment, this once great seat of learning and culture ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Bazaar
- Bridge
- Casino
- Catacomb
- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
- Desert
- Film & Cinema
- Ghosts & Ghouls
- Golfing
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holiday Activity
- Horse Riding
- Hotel
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mosque
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Photography
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Pop Culture
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Shrine
- Spa
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
- Theme Park
- Tip - General Travel
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- Tip - Weather
- Tip - When to Go
- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bar
- Beach
- Cafe
- Castle
- Cave
- Chapel
- Cultural Experience
- Festival
- Fountain
- Glacier
- Gondola
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Holy Place
- Hot Spring
- Island
- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Ruin - Modern
- Scuba Diving
- Shore Excursions
- Ski & Snow
- Sporting Event
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Synagogue
- Theater
- Tip - Family Travel
- Tip - Packing
- Tip - Transport
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Tower
- Trail
- Volcano
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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