What element/ icon can represent Europe?

Question

Can you think of one or few things that can conclude Europe?

Answer 1

I'd look into the source of its name. In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician noble woman. The name suggests that Europa represented a lunar cow, at least at some symbolic level. Metaphorically, at a later date it could be construed as the intelligent or open-minded.

Have a look at a commemorative Italian euro coin depicting Europa holding a pen over the text of the Constitution of Europe, on this same wikipedia page; it's beautiful.

Also, in depicting Europa, the sacred bull was paramount. She was seduced by the god Zeus in the form of a bull, who carried her away to Crete on his back. The mythical Europa cannot be separated from the mythology of the sacred bull, which had been worshipped in the Levant.
There's a wonderful fresco at Pompeii, with the same symbols.

Answer 2

The EU circle of stars:
http://www.euro.cauce.org/images/flags/eu-flag.gif

If you want something more for all of Europe, castles, historic churches and Cathedrals.

Or several well known buildings, like the Eiffel tower (Paris), the Tower bridge (London), windmill (Netherlands).

Answer 3

Taking into account what Europe is becoming, the euro symbol €...