The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (English: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower) is the cathedral church of Florence Italy.  In its earlier years it was called Duomo.  It is the largest brick dome in the world.  We climbed about 300 stairs to the top of the tower and really enjoyed the view.                                                     

Sacre Coeur Basilica, is a cathedral and the name stands for sacred heart, this is located in Montmartre area of Paris France.  From here is one of the best views of Paris.  We climbed about 300 or 400 stairs to the dome of the Sacre Coeur,  and the views were will worth the climb.

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

The Arc de Triomphe, from across the street.

Looking at the Avenue Champs de Elysées from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.

We climbed about 300 to 400 stairs to get to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, this is the view of the Eiffel Tower.

Sacre-Coeur is in the distance from this view.

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower, unfortunately we only got to go up to the 2nd floor.  We wanted to go to the top, but after standing in a very long line they decided to close the very top for the night.  If we would have known that we would have walked up the stairs, which there was no long lines for.

Looking at the Seine River from the 2nd floor of the Eiffel tower.

My husband and I on the Eiffel Tower. 

Burg Eltz Castle, Moselkern, Germany

On the trail to the castle.

Walking up to the Burg Eltz Castle.

Walking around the outside of the castle.

Castle Burg Eltz, Moselkern, Germany

We took the train from Koblenz to Moselkern.  We walked through the town of Moselkern and followed the signs that lead us to the trail.  It was a nice trail and only took us about 90 minutes to get to the Castle.  Tours begin every 10 to 15 minutes and last about 40 minutes.  You must request a English speaking tour or you will get a German speaking one, this comes with your admission ticket. The tour guide was very friendly and gave us the history of the castle which was owned by 3 brothers and is still owned by the family.

This is us entering the town of Moselkern.

More of the town Moselkern.

Walking on the trail to the castle.