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TOP 7 AMUSEMENT PARKS IN EUROPE

Rated as “ the benchmark for theme parks ”, Europa-Park ’ s 6,800 reviews average out at five stars . The park is one of the most scenic in the world , set between the Black Forest and Vosges , and houses more than 100 attractions and shows . The park is unique in the sense it has numerous themed areas based on different countries in Europe , from Iceland and Austria to Greece and Russia . There are 13 rollercoasters and 23 hours of shows every day , drawing in more than five million visitors each season . The park has been open since 1975 , the themed areas being added throughout the 1980s and 1990s with more being added in recent times . A measure of its success can be found in the park ’ s hotel occupancy rate which is constantly above 90 percent all year round . www . europapark . de

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