2 . Best royal palaces in Europe you can visit

There are some royal palaces in Europe that they often open their doors to the public.

Drottningholm Palace, Sweden

This breathtaking 17th century palace in Drottningholm is not only the residence of the Swedish royal family, but it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its impressively preserved castle and theatre. The palace and park are open to the public year-round.

Royal Palace of Oslo, Norway

The official royal residence for the Norwegian royals, this beautiful palace boasts neoclassical architecture and landscaped gardens complete with ponds and eye-catching statues. During the summer months the palace opens to the public on guided tours, which include beautiful staterooms (会客厅), the Bird Room, the Great Hall and the Family Dining Room.

Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

While the Palacio Real is officially the royal residence, nowadays the Spanish royals choose to live in the Zarzuela Palace instead, with the Madrid palace used mainly for state ceremonies. There are over 3, 000 rooms in this breathtaking palace making it one of the largest palaces in the world. Highlights include the royal kitchens and the painting gallery, while the Changing of the Guard ceremony never fails to be a hit with tourists.

Palace of Versailles, France

If you seek after a palace that’s luxurious (豪华的), then the Palace of Versailles needs to be on your list. France hasn’t had a royal family since the French Revolution in 1789, but this palace offers a glimpse into how the former royals lived, as well as serving as a museum paying tribute to France’s rich history.

3 . Four Beautiful Gardens in the World

This beautiful garden lying in Southwest Italy is a large garden spread over 39.6 acres of land. It is one of the largest gardens in Europe and has over twenty thousand plant varieties of over one thousand species. Like French gardens, this garden too has many beautiful fountains, canals, statues and waterfalls that add to the visual appeal (视觉吸引力). There are long walkways built across the garden to let visitors walk through the flower beds.

The Longwood Garden is one of the largest in the United States and is spread over an area of 1,077 acres. Within the area, there are over forty different types of gardens having flowers and trees from different parts of the world. There are many fountains, ponds and canals in this garden and animals like deer, beavers and many birds are permanent residents (永久居民) here.

One of the beautiful gardens of China, it was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) named as Pan Yunduan. It is simplified as Garden of Happiness and is a beautiful garden lying beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai. In the name of the garden, Yu means peace and satisfaction and it was specially planned for Pan’s parents. It is popular among tourists as “city amid mountains and woods”.

One of the top tourist attractions of Morocco is a botanical garden and artist’s landscape garden lying in Morocco. The garden was created by Jacques Majorelle (French Orientalist artist) in a span of 40 years and he started it in 1923. The cubist villa (别墅) of the garden was designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir in the 1930s. It was used as a residence (住宅) by the artist and his wife from 1923 until they get their divorce in the 1950s.

6 . Iceland is Europe's westemmost country,with the world's most northerly capital city. Reykjavik. Iceland has a population of about 340,000, spreading over more than 100,000 square kilometers. Despite its small size, there are many reasons to visit this amazing country.

Most visitors' first destination is Reykjavik, a small and clean city known for its colorful and stylish buildings. The city's downtown area is lined with shops, art galleries,cafes and bookstores. In 2000, Reykjavik was awarded the title of Europe's City of Culture, thanks to its art museums for true art lovers.

Iceland has a number of hot springs around the island. All are heated naturally by underground volcanic activity. In fact, this energy is tumed into electricity, which powers and heats people's homes and businesses. As a result, Iceland burns very little fossil fuel, such as oil and gas. Iceland has some of the cleanest air in the world.

In Iceland, one of the most popular outdoor activities to enjoy is caving. Exploring Iceland's special lava caves or ice caves is challenging and requires special clothes and hiking tools. The best-known ice caves are in Vatnajökull, which, at 8,000 square kilometers, is Europe's largest ice cave. Outside the town of Reykjavik, the huge rocks were once believed to be monsters. These are dramatic scenery on a magnificent black-sand beach.

No trip to Ieeland would be complete without a visit to the Golden Circle, which connects Gullfoss, the hot springs region of Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. The Mid-Atlantic Fault that runs through Iceland is literally pulling the island apart. No place is more obvious than Thingvellir Valley, where the land is actually separating and the stony ground frequently changes.