Europe is home to many of the world's most impressive works of architecture.
For those looking for a guide to the very best, we've compiled a ranking of the coolest buildings and structures on the continent.
Our list features old and new pieces of architecture in the city and countryside, including museums, wineries, churches, and skyscrapers.
As varied as a grand historic palace in Spain and a seed vault on a Norwegian island, here are our top 56:
56. The slide-like Urbis building in Manchester, UK, contains the National Football Museum.
55. The bizarre-looking Vodafone Headquarters in Portugal shrugs off the conventional straight lines you might expect from a corporate entity.
54. The remains of St. Andrew's Cathedral in Scotland provide a haunting setting for a brisk walk.
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