1.
In the palaces and castles of Europe
- 'Lost Paradise', looking back with a sigh
Spain | Granada | Alhambra Tarrega | Memories of the Alhambra
- The last confession of the musician who moved the Sun King
France | Versailles | Palace of Versailles | Te Deum
- Remembering the two stars that disappeared
Austria | Vienna | Schönbrunn Palace
Mozart | 12 Variations on the Theme of 'Ah, I Will Tell My Mother' in C major, K.
265
- The screams of two lovers flowing along the Tiber River
Italy | Rome | Saint Angelo Puccini | "The Stars Shine" from the opera "Tosca"
- The fairy tale king who left behind a swan song
Germany | Schwangau | Neuschwanstein Castle | Wagner | 'Wedding March' from the opera "Lohengrin"

2.
On the bridge of Europe
- A sorrowful melody flowing along the Arno River
Italy | Florence | Ponte Vecchio
Puccini | 'O, My Beloved Father' from the opera "Gianni Schiccchi"
- Boat ride on the Thames with music and number games
England | London | Millennium Bridge Handel | Water Music
- An immortal melody floating on Lake Lucerne
Switzerland | Lucerne | Kapellbrücke | Beethoven | Piano Sonata No. 27, "Moonlight," 1st movement
- March for the Pearl of the Danube
Hungary | Budapest | Széchenyi Chain Bridge
List | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15, "Rákóczi March"
- The scent of spring in May spreads along the Vltava River
Czech Republic | Prague | Charles Bridge | Smetana | "The Vltava River" from "My Homeland"

3.
In European gardens and parks
- The Eternal Traveler in Black Priestly Robes
Italy | Tivoli | Villa d'Este
List | "Fountains of the Villa d'Este" from the third volume of "Years of Pilgrimage"
- The sound of water echoing in a dark, meditative space
Spain | Granada | Generalife Falla | "At the Generalife" from "Night in the Spanish Gardens"
The Peace Music Festival That Almost Turned into a Disaster
England | London | Green Park Handel | Fireworks Music at the Royal Palace
- Oh, beautiful morning, the curtains of night have lifted.
Finland | Helsinki | Sibelius Park | 'Finlandia'

4.
In the European House of Rest
- The East Sea and Baekdu Mountain in the Mediterranean…
Spain | Palma de Mallorca | Ahn Ik-tae | Ahn Ik-tae | 'Aegukga'
- Bolero from the Basque Coast
France | Saint-Jean-de-Luz & Ciboure | Ravel's birthplace | Bolero
- Singing the joy of life in nature
Austria | Vienna | Beethovenhaus Heiligenstadt | Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral'
- Come here, my friend, to find rest.
Austria | Hinterbrühl | Höldrichsmühle | Schubert | "Linden Tree" from "Winter Journey"

5.
On the roads of Europe
- I was walking down a street with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
France | Paris | Streets of Paris | Gershwin | 'An American in Paris'
- A lively marching song flowing through the streets of a southern country at night
Spain | Madrid | Streets of Madrid
Boccherini | String Quintet "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid" Op.
30 No.
6(G.
324)
- The Glory of Rome Reminisced on the Road of Ruins
Italy | Rome | Via Appia
Respighi | "The Pines of the Via Appia" from "The Pines of Rome"
- The wild 'Road to Rome'
Italy | Rome | Via del Corso
Berlioz | 'Carnival of Rome, Overture for Orchestra'
- Christmas lights mourning the death of a genius
Austria | Vienna | Kärntner Strasse Mozart | Requiem

6.
In the temples of Europe
- The magnificent organ sound reverberates across the Baltic Sea
Germany | Lübeck | Church of Our Lady | Bach | 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565'
- Elegant sadness in a splendid cathedral… …
Italy | Venice | St. Mark's Basilica | Albinoni-Giazzotto | 'Albinoni Adagio'
- A bright and splendid melody melting into the Adriatic Sea
Italy | Venice | Vivaldi Cathedral | Vivaldi | "The Four Seasons"
- The goddess of fortune smiles on the 'prepared musician'
Italy | Rome | St. Peter's Basilica, Palestrina | 'Pope Marcellus Mass'
- Following in the footsteps of the 'small and humble'
Italy | Rome | St. Paul's Cathedral | Mendelssohn | Oratorio "The Apostle Paul"
- Lift our souls to that high place
Italy | Rome | Basilica di Santa Cecilia
Gounod | "Sanctus" from "Santa Cecilia Solemn Mass"
- An immortal Christmas gift that warms the heart and soul
Austria | Oberndorf | Silent Night Chapel, Gruber | 'Silent Night, Holy Night'

10 European countries, 20 cities, 30 landmarks and famous songs!
A European Cultural Travel Essay with Classics

Europe is a fascinating place where beautiful scenery and diverse cultures and histories blend in harmony.
That's why so many people long for Europe and dream of traveling there.
However, traveling to Europe based solely on fragmentary information can lead to the mistake of missing out on the country's splendid artistic knowledge and sensibility.
Having lived in Rome, Italy for 30 years and thoroughly experienced the culture of various famous places in Europe, the author is known to have a better understanding of European art, history, and culture than Europeans.

Although he is an architect, he is also an expert in music and art. He carefully selects classical pieces that are already familiar to us and tells stories about Europe in a unique way by combining them with famous European landmarks.
His selection of classical pieces presents readers with the most beautiful glimpses of various European countries and cities.


Italy - Rome, Florence, Venice
Spain - Madrid, Granada, Palma de Mallorca
France - Paris, Versailles, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Austria - Vienna, Hinterbrühl, Oberndorf
Germany - Lübeck, Schwangau
England - London
Switzerland - Lucerne
Czech Republic - Prague
Hungary - Budapest
Finland - Helsinki

We selected 30 specific locations from these 20 cities and selected 30 famous songs directly related to or associated with those locations.
All the classics featured in the book serve as excellent guides for readers to the sights of Europe.
A trip to Europe that lets you listen to "Memories of the Alhambra" in Granada, Spain, think of the young Mozart while strolling through Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, and imagine Beethoven's immortal love while gazing at Lake Lucerne in Switzerland will surely provide a deep and rich experience unlike any other travel book.
Now, through this book, let's discover the true face of Europe, a place where art and culture live and breathe.