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31. Amsterdam: Go to a free concert
On Tuesday afternoons from September to May, you can catch a free show at the Boekmanzaal, part of the Opera House's Muziektheater. Performers involved include the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Free concerts can also be heard each Wednesday afternoon between September and June at the Concertgebouw. Both Tuesday and Wednesday shows start at 12.30pm. It's a great way to catch some top-notch classical tunes without having to pay a cent.
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32. Stockholm: Go see the churches in Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town area, is filled with sights to delight with numerous churches dotted around. It's free to enter these important houses of worship and while inside you can marvel at stained glass, priceless art, artefacts and more. Two of the most well-known churches in the area are Tyska Kyrkan, a German church filled with 119 different paintings, and the Storkrykan, Stockholm's cathedral. The Cathedral is the oldest church in the city and it is home to the well-loved 'St. George and the Dragon' statue.
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32. Krakow: Hear jazz bands for free
One of the best things about the live music scene in Krakow is that you can attend a huge number of shows held in the city's bars and clubs for free. A great example of this is the local jazz scene. On most nights you'll be able to find one of the top local jazz acts playing a free show somewhere in the city. If you want to have a listen to some of this great music, head towards the Rynek Glowny area which is rich in top-notch venues.
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34. Paris: Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle
Every night in Paris you can catch the free light show at the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the entire world. Beginning at twilight and continuing hourly, this spectacular show lasts for five minutes and sees around 20,000 individual light bulbs all over the tower blink on and off, lighting up the city below. Best of all, watching this impressive sight won't cost a thing.
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35. Salzburg: Play street chess for free
If you're up for something a bit different, head to Kapitelplatz in the centre of Salzburg and try out a game of street chess. It doesn't cost anything to take part, and people gather around each day to wait their turn. A large chess board is painted onto the square and participants move around it, slotting their over-sized pieces into the black and while squares. Various barrels surround the giant board and on top of these you'll find more traditional chess sets. These are also free to play.
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36. Lisbon: Check out Lisbon's museums on a Sunday
To save some money while visiting Lisbon, wait until Sunday to check out the city's top museums. Many of these museums offer free admission on Sundays, including the Museu Nacional do Azulejo which showcases the world-renowned Portuguese tile. Two of Lisbon's premier art galleries are also free to visit on Sunday. These are the Centro de Arte Moderna and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.
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37. Valencia: Visit the Museum of Modern Art
Hold off on visiting Valencia's popular Museum of Modern Art until Sunday as the museum offers free entry on this day. Here you'll be able to take in a selection of temporary and permanent exhibitions, including works of art by both national and international artists. The work on display here covers painting, sculpture, video installations and much more, a delight for any art lover.
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38. Berlin: Go to the top of the Reichstag
Crowned by a glass cupola making it easily distinctive among the rest of East Berlin's buildings, the Reichstag has been home to the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1999. Visitors can visit the roof terrace of the building which boasts amazing views of the city as well as the aforementioned cupola which documents the building's colourful history.
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39. Barcelona: Visit Catedral de la Seu
Found on Plaça de la Seu in the heart of the Barri Gotic, this cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries, although the spire and façade weren't added until the late 19th century. While the interior of the cathedral is breathtaking, make sure to visit Capella de Lepanto in the same grounds where you'll find a pond of white geese. Entrance to the cathedral is free.
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40. Cologne: Explore the city's 'Rheinpark'
Cologne's largest park area, the Rheinpark, as the name suggests, is found along the banks of the River Rhine. Filled with attractions aplenty, it boasts playground areas and sandy stretches of river-side beaches. Perfect for a chilled day of sunbathing, it's also a great spot for rollerblading if you seek more active pursuits.
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