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Here’s TripAdvisor’s list of the 10 best free attractions in Europe, complete with TravelPod blogger comments.

1. Pantheon, Rome, Italy

Ronmystyk at The Pantheon

The only sad part was knowing that the marble and gold in the Basilica was stripped from all of the Roman monuments like the Colosseum and the Pantheon. They were left in ruins for the profit of the church. - Ronmystyk

2. National Gallery, London, England

England's National Gallery with Sshmalone

I am certainly not an art history fanatic, and wasn’t quite sure I would enjoy going to the National Gallery. But, it is really, really something to see such famous pieces of art in person. – Sshmalone

3. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, England

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter with Dannielle

We did get to see an authentic old workshop and the office that was above it. The history stuff was good and our guide actually made some stuff with the molds and we got a Scottie dog of bronze that she had cut. - Dannielle

4. Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Felicityseeker in front of Notre Dame cathedral

We didn’t see Quasi Modo, but we did see some amazing gargoyles. – Felicityseeker

5. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Belgium

Jcastellan visits St. Michael's Cathedral

Continued walking and came tot he cathedral of St Michael. Where I paid money to see the archeological remains underneath, it was a rip off – I saw some old bricks. – Jcastellan

6. Duomo – Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

The Duomo with Katieandchris

Our wait to enter was short, thank goodness, and upon entering, overwhelming awe struck me. The only thing Chris could make out in the dimly lit atmostphere was me wiping my eyes. Seeing such beauty in all the fine craftsmanship was just too much all at once. – Katieandchris

7. Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain

H_hurst in Retiro Park

Nothing like that where I live, that’s for sure! I could have spent the whole afternoon there, just lazying away the day… – H_hurst

8. Westminster Abbey, London, England

Sarahindenmark at Westminster Abbey

Much more interesting than St. Paul’s. Unfortunately, you can’t take pictures inside. – Sarahindenmark

9. St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice, Italy

Jahr28 at St. Mark's in Venice

This was absolutely amazing seeing and walking through architecture from the 1300s. - Jahr28

10. Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway in Ireland with Jest491

Walked out to the Giant Causeway (hell of walk, 156 steps up the side of cliff). The causeway was formed during the early Tertiary period some 62 – 65 million years ago over a long period of igneous activity. – Jest491