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Websites to visit
Explore London's skyline and see panoramic views
Click "Start" and drag the picture to explore the view, or click on a "360" button to zoom in.
See some of Scotland's wildlife from golden eagles to dolphins
Watch a flashmob of Irish dancers at Dublin airport in Ireland
Find out about the myths and science behind the Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is an unusual geological formation in Northern Ireland.
See a dragon, the national emblem of Wales, come to life
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Watch Tour de France cyclists racing through Paris, France
See inside the walled city of Carcassonne, France
Short video clips about tulips and windmills in the Netherlands
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See some prehistoric paintings in the caves of Lascaux in France
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Watch a video about the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Spain
The clip shows what the church will look like when it's completed in 2026.
See people skiing and snowboarding in Andorra
Explore the cliffside setting and bullfighting ring of Ronda, Spain
Find out about Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama
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Watch Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, erupt
Look inside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
See horses perform at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria
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Find out about Germany's wildlife, traditions, food and much more
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Take a two-minute tour of Prague and see the Astronomical Clock
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic.
Famous sights near the city of Krakow in Poland
Sights include Auschwitz and the Wieliczka salt mine.
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Watch the Northern Lights in Norway's night skies
Visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Photos of The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark
See the Vasa, a 17th century warship in Stockholm, Sweden
The warship was recovered from the seabed over three hundred years after it sank.
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St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, an important church in Russia
Watch a polar bear enjoying the snow
Polar bears live in Northern Russia but this bear lives in a zoo.
Print out and colour Matryoshka dolls
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See how people drink tea in Russia and how a tea samovar is used
Watch a video about Mir Castle in Belarus
How people in Moldova greet each other and say goodbye (farewell)
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Visit the city of Split in Croatia and watch people play "picigin"
"Picigin" (say "peetseegeen") is a popular game played in shallow water at the beach.
See Bran Castle in Romania
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Watch a woman paint designs on eggs in Romania
Painted Easter eggs are common in many eastern European countries.
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Meet Medusa, a snake-haired monster in Greek mythology
Watch a video about the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Listen to music played on a kaval, a Bulgarian flute
Scroll down, mouse over "Kaval Solo" and click on the play button.
Find out more about Europe
Websites to visit
Animals of Europe factfiles, games and activities
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Try a test-yourself quiz of countries in Europe
Click on "Play Now", scroll down and tick the box next to "Europe" then click on "Show Me The Maps!"
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About this book
Book and jigsaw
Europe atlas and jigsaw
Take a tour of Europe with this entertaining picture atlas and 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated jigsaw of a map of Europe, plus a 32-page atlas showing each country with towns and cities, rivers, flags and other details, and internet links to find out more. (The picture atlas is also available as a hardback book called Picture Atlas of Europe.)
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