With the gradual reopening of borders in Europe, the possibility of visiting the most important tourist sites also opens up. However, deconfinement operates in different ways depending on the country. Here is a quick overview, so as not to find your nose in the water *.
- They are open
The Colosseum (Rome - Italy)
The most visited monument in Italy, with nearly 20,000 tourists a day, the Colosseum opened its doors on June 1, like many tourist places like Pompeii, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Villa Borghese, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Dome of Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Vatican Museums. Visitors can now walk the corridors of the most famous arena in the world thanks to adapted sanitary measures: adequate sanitary protection (masks and gel), a secure route, compulsory reservations and modified schedules.
Doge's Palace (Venice - Italy)
The image went around the world. Rid of the daily bustle of vaporettos, tourists and liners, the fish had re-entered the canals of Venice. But since June 13, tourist activity has resumed with the reopening of the Doge's Palace. Erected to welcome the highest magistrates and leaders of the Republic of Venice, the Ducal Palace, its other name, now houses a museum and offers a panoramic view of the Grand Canal, Saint Mark's Square and its basilica. The visit to the building, which welcomes around 1.5 million visitors per year, is done with a mandatory mask and following a circuit designed to avoid any regrouping.
Acropolis (Athens - Greece)
The most visited site in Greece is reopened to visitors since May 19, like all other archaeological sites in the country. Local authorities wanted to save the country's very fragile economy by reviving tourism, which represents 12% of the GDP. But they have not forgotten the necessary health measures in the face of the pandemic. Thus, the Parthenon temple dedicated to the goddess Athena applies the standards of disinfection, physical distancing and the wearing of masks. Please note, for those who wish to go to Greece before June 30, a quarantine period will be applied to all travelers from high-risk areas, including Ile-de-France and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport. part.
The Old City (Dubrovnik - Croatia)
The "Pearl of the Adriatic" has experienced a resurgence in popularity since the Game of Thrones series , part of the intrigue of which was filmed within the walls of the Old City. But the historic center of the city of southern Croatia had not waited for the success of the series to charm travelers, since it has been listed in the Unesco World Heritage Register since 1979. The interest of the French for Croatia should not decrease this summer, since the country has emerged from deconfinement since May 11. It is also open to European nationals for tourist reasons, subject to being able to justify proof of reservation of accommodation (apartment, hotel, etc.), a motorhome or boat rental . If direct flights have not yet resumed between France and Croatia, most airlines already offer flights to Dubrovnik or Zagreb via stops like Frankfurt, Germany.
The Brandenburg Gate (and the Berlin Wall) (Berlin - Germany)
Both monuments will be easily accessible for French travelers. Since June 15, Germany has lifted border controls and travel restrictions with France. The Brandenburg Gate, like the Berlin Wall, is located in open public spaces and therefore requires no action other than recommended sanitary measures.
- We will have to be patient
Sagrada Familia (Barcelona - Spain)
If Spain left containment this Sunday, June 21, the jewel of Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia, remains inaccessible. The unfinished work of architect Antoni Gaudi is closed to visits until July 1. And unfortunately for the tourists who thought to discover this summer, this temple of Catalan modernism, no more tickets are available for the months of July and August. In question, the reduced reception capacity to comply with sanitary measures, and the priority given to the inhabitants of the city. If the wearing of the mask is compulsory in all public places in Spain, it will also be necessary to monitor the sanitary measures specific to each region in the country.
Hagia Sophia (Istanbul - Turkey)
Basilica then mosque before becoming a museum, Hagia Sophia (Istanbul) is the most visited place in Turkey with the Topkapı Palace, and welcomes around 3.5 million visitors per year. Before going to Turkey, it is imperative to monitor the measures in force, which change very regularly, and the flight resumption schedule. Curfews are applied and administrative travel authorizations must be requested.
Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam - Netherlands)
With around 2 million visitors a year, the Van Gogh Museum is the most visited tourist site in the Netherlands. It reopened on June 1 and may soon exhibit the letter written by Van Gogh and the French painter Paul Gauguin, recently acquired at auction. Reservations are possible on the Internet and it is best to do this in advance, since public places such as museums cannot accommodate more than 30 people at a time from July 1. In addition, certain restrictions on entry to the Netherlands could block travelers: the obligation to present a place of residence, and above all a possible quarantine which could be imposed for travelers coming from high-risk areas (of which Roissy-Charles De Gaulle airport, see here the list of airports concerned).
- They are closed
The British Museum (London - United Kingdom)
The British Museum, its vast galleries devoted to ancient civilizations, its 7 million objects, the Rosetta stone ... Those who had planned to visit the largest museum in the UK soon will be disappointed. For the next few weeks, crossing the Channel will not be the best idea. Because if travel from France is not prohibited, they are strictly supervised since June 8. And this measure is reviewed every three weeks. For the moment, a fortnight is imposed on all foreign travelers. In addition, the hotels are closed, public transport offers a very reduced offer and the stores can only supply essentials.
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