These include medieval towns in Spain and villages with chocolate houses in Germany.
These are the most beautiful coastal cities in Italy and colorful villages in the Scandinavian countries,
or the fabulous villages of France and the amazing mountain villages of Switzerland.
This city is located in France, in the Brittany region. Josselin is a beautiful fabulous
a town famous not only for its beauty, but also for its famous and impressive castle,
built around 1008.
Many, including the poet William Morris, believe that Bibury is the most beautiful village
in England. Here, fourteenth-century houses take us to another era. Bibury with big
base can be called a beautiful small town in Europe.
Reine was declared in the 70s as the most beautiful village in Norway. This is a commercial port with
1793 and permanent place for cruises on the Norwegian fjords. Located in Lofoten
islands, this picturesque village surrounded by mountains is a must-see in Norway.
It is located in the Ansbach region of Bavaria in Germany. This is a world famous tourist destination
sight. The medieval center is well preserved here. Amazing
The beauty of Rothenburg ob der Tauber served as inspiration for the village in Pinocchio.
Bled is a city located on the shores of Lake Bled of the same name in Slovenia. The city is famous
with its popular glacial lake, castles and churches in the surrounding forests. Every year it's
the place attracts many tourists.
This is one of five precious stones, which make up the Cinque Terre region of Italy -
five small fishing towns that have World Heritage status. Choose one
out of five is an impossible task. Vernazza is a town that has been best preserved
view of the sea citadel.
This Small town, its population is 14,000 inhabitants. He is one of the most
the most beautiful, picturesque and amazing corners of Belgium. Dinan is located on the banks of the Mosa
between the rocks, which makes this city unique.
Mykonos, also called Chora, is a beautiful small town on the island of Mykonos in Greece.
Its unusual beauty lies in the fact that it consists of small white and square houses,
with balconies, doors and windows painted in different colors. It's very interesting to wander around
the labyrinth of its streets. This is definitely one of the most beautiful cities Europe.
Amazing architecture and the bay make Mont Saint-Michel the most visited tourist destination
place in Normandy and one of the first in France. There are about 3.2 million visitors a year.
It was declared a historical monument back in 1862, and since 1979 Mont Saint-Michel has been located
on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and of course is one of the most beautiful small towns
This one is medieval small town, with just over 1 thousand inhabitants, is located in
province of Teruel, and is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. The village is
a national monument since 1961, and he also holds a gold medal for his services to
in fine arts in 1996. City of Albarracin proposed for inclusion in the list
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
San Gimignano is a small medieval walled town built on top of
hills of Tuscany in Italy. Characteristic feature of this beautiful city are the towers that
make it a European medieval Manhattan. Historic center of San Gimignano
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.
This unusual fairy-tale city belongs to the Haut-Rhin department in the Alsace region in
France. The buildings on its streets have the appearance of early Renaissance German Gothic buildings,
which cause pleasure and delight to all those walking here.
Mortsund in Norway is a beautiful enclave and fishing village. Its extraordinary beauty
surrounded by nature attracts visitors here. They don’t want to leave this beautiful place for a long time
and a remote corner of Europe.
The small town of Freudenberg is one of the most beautiful and charming in Germany and
Europe. It is located in the region of Siegen-Wittgenstein in North Rhine-Westphalia.
In the city center, in an area called Alter Flecken, you can see many black and white
half-timbered houses forming rows. This is the most characteristic and recognizable image
Freudenberg, where tourists love to take pictures.
This French city is located at the foot of a cliff, on the banks of the Dordogne River. It's inhabited
since prehistoric times and is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Happened here
disaster in January 1957, when a piece of rock measuring 5000 m3 broke off and fell on people,
destroying ten houses, killing several people and blocking the road for several years. La Roque-Gageac
was then restored with a new look, and this allowed him to win the title of one of the most
beautiful cities of France and Europe.
It is the highest and most beautiful village in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, at an altitude of 1650
meters above the Lauterbrunnen valley. This beautiful village offers views of three
The most famous mountains in Switzerland are the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Both winter and summer tourists are here
a lot, this place is very popular. And the local population of Mürren is only 450 people.
Ronda is located in the mountains northwest of the province of Malaga in Spain. This city is bullfighting
is located in a privileged environment - on a huge and breathtaking cliff, which makes it one
one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
This small fairytale town is located in southern Germany, on the edge of the Black Forest, in
Ortenau district, Baden-Württemberg. Due to its amazing beauty, the city was chosen
as a background for several films, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
This small town, located on the island of Santorini in Greece, is the place
global tourism. Hundreds of visitors come to Oia to see its famous and beautiful
sunset. Oia is also famous for its white volcano rock houses and its popular blue
domes of churches.
This is a beautiful little rural village, it is located in a picturesque valley in Funes,
Italian Tyrol. There is a small beautiful church of Santa Magdalena, and one of the most
beautiful landscapes not only in Europe, but throughout the world.
Hallstatt is a village in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. In 1997 it was announced
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beauty here is incredible. This place is often occupied
Castle Combe is a small village of 350 inhabitants located in Wiltshire.
England. This oasis of peace and tranquility was rated second best village countries in the famous
British newspaper The Times, and it is certainly one of the most beautiful in Europe.
This beautiful Italian city. It is located on the coast of Calabria and is one
from the main cities of the Italian resort coast. One of its features is a huge cliff
which overlooks the beach, making Tropea such a beautiful and unique town.
Gruyères is a historical town and municipality in the Swiss canton of Fribourg. Here
there are beautiful buildings and medieval castle, where nineteen counts lived. This
makes it one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
This beautiful and graceful fishing town, which belongs to the area known as
Cinque Terre in Italy. Manarola is perhaps the most beautiful and, it seems, also the oldest city,
as evidenced by the cornerstone of the Church of San Lorenzo from 1160.
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The portal “100 most beautiful cities in the world” identifies the most beautiful cities in the world with the help of “viewer” sympathies. Everyone leaves their vote for any place on a five-point scale. Thus, the rating is calculated not only by the number of voters, but also by the height of the rating.
Barcelona ranks first among the 10 most beautiful cities in Europe. The capital of Spanish Catalonia is the country's major port. Located on the shore Mediterranean Sea The city has a strong personality. There are monuments of various eras and styles here, which makes this place very colorful and attractive for tourists. Barcelona has not left many artists indifferent. Salvador Dali, Picasso, and Gaudi lived and worked here especially for a long time.
Next in beauty European city is Prague. The capital of the Czech Republic has long attracted romantic and lyrical people. Numerous turrets, narrow streets, and the light of gas lamps create an unusually soft, pleasant atmosphere and seem to transport you to the Middle Ages. One of the unique features of Prague is the ability to be beautiful, attractive and interesting city in any season.
The third most beautiful city in Europe, according to travelers, is Paris. This place is surrounded by many legends and is often found in literature, cinema, and fine arts. In Paris, everyone will find something for themselves: historical attractions, architectural and religious monuments, chic shops, unique cuisine, romantic cafes, etc. The capital of France is an excellent place for solitude, creativity, and entertainment.
The capital of Austria, Vienna, is slightly behind Paris. Simultaneously formal and relaxed, historical and modern, the city is distinguished by its luxurious decoration and gentle charm. Vienna is recognized as the musical capital of the world: it was here that the legendary Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart and other composers worked. The Vienna Ball is still an important and elite event in world culture.
Italian Florence was in the middle of the list. City of fashion and unique historical monuments was founded by Julius Caesar. Florence flourished during the reign of the Medici dynasty. At this time, the capital of Tuscany turned into a cultural and shopping mall region. The city still maintains a high status.
London ranks sixth in the top ten most beautiful cities in Europe. The British capital attracts tourists with its chic nightlife, fashionable shops and interesting architectural monuments.
Amsterdam came seventh on the list of beautiful European cities. Almost all tourists feel comfortable in the relaxed and very tolerant capital of the Netherlands. Against the backdrop of unique houses, numerous canals, flower fields and red lanterns, you get chic and interesting photos.
If water in Amsterdam seems low, welcome to the eighth most beautiful city in Europe - Venice. The only transport here is water: boats, vaporetto, gondolas, river buses. The narrow streets can only be navigated on foot. This allows you to carefully examine the main attractions: St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto shopping bridge, etc. Every year, the city hosts two legendary world events: the Venice Carnival and the Film Festival.
As you know, I have been traveling around the world for many years, and most of all I like Europe. I visited the capitals of all the countries of the Old World, and I also visited small towns in large quantities. And I came up with the idea of making a rating of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but if I relied only on my opinion, the rating would become biased, because... Every person has their own favorite cities. Therefore, at VK.com I created a survey among experienced independent travelers, which was designed to form an objective rating based on several hundred votes. Now I present to you this rating.
The most beautiful cities in Europe
No. 1. Rome
No. 2. Paris
City of romantics. On every corner in this city you can find couples kissing, and the smell of flowers can be smelled everywhere. Everyone will find entertainment here, because there is simply a myriad of them - from sightseeing to week-long trips to fashion boutiques. Well, the main attraction of Paris - the Eiffel Tower - attracts millions of travelers from all over the world.
No. 3. Venice
The famous city on the water. Canals replace roads, and only in some places there are the usual asphalt squares and pedestrian paths. There are many things that make a holiday here varied and interesting, and gondoliers (local taxi drivers) can show anyone around most Venice from your gondola, sailing along its many waterways.
No. 4. Florence
One of the most “cultural” cities in Europe. The works of great European artists and sculptors are presented here, so connoisseurs of high art can stay here for weeks. But the city is famous not only for art, but also for its beauty, which served as its standard among populated areas in the Middle Ages.
No. 5. Istanbul
The largest city in Turkey, former Constantinople is the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. This place is notable for the fact that Europe and Asia connect here. Modern technologies intertwined with ancient traditions, skyscrapers coexist with ancient landmarks.
No. 6. London
The capital of Great Britain. Modern, high-tech and beautiful, it attracts travelers from both mainland Europe and North America. Here you can do whatever you want: go to opera houses, shop in fashion boutiques, explore the city from double-decker buses, or just drink a cup of English tea.
No. 7. Prague
Beautiful architecture is what sets this city apart from all the others. Cultural heritage It's just huge here. Although the Czech Republic is landlocked, you can spend whole days enjoying Prague itself, its interesting streets, and atmosphere of calm and relaxation. The site has excellent material about, I recommend that you now follow the link and read it. You will learn a lot of important and interesting things about Prague, and most importantly, why you should choose this city for your next trip.
No. 8. Vein
One of best cities Europe. German pragmatism and Eastern European relaxation are combined here. Numerous luxurious palaces make this city very attractive to tourists.
No. 9. Edinburgh
Capital of Scotland. One of the most unusual places in Europe. It is here that the Edinburgh Festival, the largest in terms of participation in the world, is held at the end of summer.
No. 10. Bruges
A town in Belgium with a population of just over 100 thousand people. Having visited this city, you might think that you are in a fairy tale: numerous swans calmly swim along the canals, the houses are unusual and attractive, similar to gingerbread houses, and the castle is the center of the city. A very interesting place.
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe:
Paris. France
“Being Parisian does not mean being born in Paris. This means being born again there."
Sacha Guitry (French writer)
Prague. Czech
Saint Petersburg. Russia
Petersburg- city of white nights. Not many European capitals and simply beautiful cities can boast of this. Over its relatively short 310-year history, the city has grown to impressive sizes and has nurtured countless historical monuments of architecture and beyond.
Saint Petersburg- ours northern capital. Business card cities are his drawbridges, attracting tourists from all over the world!
Foggy city on Neve as if it is intended to combine two opposite sides of urban formats: the modern fast pace of life, the never-ending hum of wide avenues with the comfort and miniature streets of past centuries, framed by old houses and parks.
Walking through the streets and squares St. Petersburg every now and then they float out before your eyes, as if out of the fog, architectural monuments indescribable beauty: Winter Palace, with the current state museum Hermitage, Alexandria pillar, Saint Isaac's Cathedral , Admiralty, Peter-Pavel's Fortress ...Yes, truly, it is too much to list the beauties St. Petersburg it can take a very long time.
Helsinki. Finland
Budapest. Hungary
One of the most beautiful cities not only Europe, but also Mira. It stands on the second longest European river - Danube and is called pearl of the Danube.
The most picturesque panorama of the city overlooking Danube And Houses of Parliament - symbol Budapest , listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the map Budapest appeared relatively recently, in 1873, with the merger of three neighboring towns Buda, Obuda And Pest. But the place itself is ancient; people settled there 2 thousand years ago.
Modern city abounds museums, exhibitions, art galleries and many historical And architectural monuments.
Condé Nast Traveler collected hundreds of thousands of votes for its favorite European cities in its 2017 Readers' Choice poll.
The survey has confirmed for the eighth time that the most best place The Austrian city of Vienna is considered a place to live.
Vienna, Austria
Artistic, sophisticated and heavily shaped by musical and intellectual foundations, the Austrian capital of Vienna simply breathes with culture. This is the best corner of Europe.
Dine to get a visual impression of royal family in Schönbrunn, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, and also get a real taste of Sachertorte, chocolate cake, which is one of culinary features cities. Just remember to ask for it with schlaag with cream.
Florence, Italy
Although Rome is the symbol of Italy and Milan also has a strong cosmopolitan influence, Florence remains an unrivaled corner of Italy for its magnificent art and architecture. In addition to being considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city is also full of modern buildings. Be sure to visit La Strozzina contemporary art center in Florence.
Bruges, Belgium
Characterized by cobbled streets and canals, much of Bruges's impeccably preserved old town was built between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Visit the Church of Our Lady to see Michelangelo's Madonna and Child, or sit in a café and admire the view of the Markt, the historic square in the city center. Be sure to treat yourself to waffles from Chez Albert.
Barcelona, Spain
Immerse yourself in Catalan history at El Born Center Cultural or visit street art theater in the trendy El Raval district. To get to know the local cuisine, visit the Enigma restaurant or one of the most fashionable restaurants in Ferran Adrià.
Lucerne, Switzerland
With its covered bridges, tower buildings and colorful old town, Lucerne is what Switzerland is all about.
The Swiss Alps are visible right from the city. Stroll across the city's famous Kapellbrücke, Europe's oldest covered bridge, and sip on a home-brewed beer near the Brauerie town hall.
To try these traditional dishes Alfalfa like veal with cream sauce and rösti, go to Wirtshaus Galliker. More than four generations of the Galliker family have operated this establishment.
Paris, France
What is Europe without Paris? This city needs no introduction. It will be enough to recall such sights as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, the Rodin Museum, the Pompidou Center, Saint-Germain.
The city gained fame as one of the most beautiful in the world. Dine like the French do near the Bastille in Chez Paul or stroll among the statues in the elegant Luxembourg Gardens. Stay at the sophisticated Hôtel Plaza Athénée or the Hôtel de Crillon, which reopened in September 2017 after a four-year renovation.
Salzburg, Austria
Made famous by Mozart, classic Salzburg is divided by the Salzach River. The pedestrian old town makes up the left bank, while buildings from the 19th century are located on the right bank.
Visit Bräustübl zu Mülln, Austria's largest beer hall, where beer is poured directly from wooden barrels and can be served alongside traditional local dishes from the Schmankerlgang.
Madrid, Spain
The magic of Madrid is felt when hiking. Explore the city's museums or grab a drink at La Alemana, a historic bar once frequented by Ava Gardner and Ernest Hemingway.
To experience everyday Spanish life in this vibrant capital, stroll through the markets at Mercado San Antone and Mercado de San Fernando.
Nuremberg, Germany
Germany has no shortage of picturesque cities, but Nuremberg stands out for its excellent mix of modern and old. Once the "unofficial" capital of the Holy Roman Empire and an early capital of science and invention, the city of Nuremberg is today best known for its museums.
Rome, Italy
After the requisite visits to the Pantheon and Colosseum, sip an espresso at Café Sant'Eustachio or become a visitor to Settimio al Pellegrino. When you ring the doorbell, you will be greeted and informed of what the owner's wife has prepared for the day.
Munich, Germany
The Bavarian metropolis is quite noisy without drunken revelry. In addition to being considered an accessible historical center, the city continues to attract travelers for its lush parks, fine dining, and budding art museums.
Budapest, Hungary
Picturesque Budapest is full beautiful corners. Explore the spa culture of the Hungarian capital with its thermal baths dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, and be sure to visit the Kávéház café. A night walk across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge over the Danube River will offer magnificent views.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Windmills, cycling, the famous artist Van Gogh and canals are part of Amsterdam's legendary charm. But the Dutch capital is more than its most obvious associations.
Have a drink at the Droog, a restored 17th-century hotel, or sample fine dining at the De Kas restaurant.
Cologne, Germany
The 2000-year-old city is located on the banks of the Rhine. It features Gothic architecture. Visit twelve Romanesque churches, take part in the annual literary festivals and visit the Ludwig Museum, which contains one of the most important collections of modern art in Europe.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon for a long time has been one of the most underrated cities in Europe, but it looks like its appeal has finally been tapped.
The city will amaze you with a major museum of art, architecture and technology, dozens of restored and landscaped public squares, several high-rise buildings, a sprawling new cruise terminal and a variety of shops, studios and cultural venues.
Copenhagen, Denmark
A growing beer culture, some of the world's best restaurants, royal history and dedicated pedestrian- and bike-friendly areas make Copenhagen an attractive Scandinavian capital.
London, England
Although the double-decker buses, iconic red telephone booths and beer pubs remain distinctive feature capital of Great Britain, last years The city is experiencing fundamental changes.
Book a table at Brawn in Bethnal Green, catch a show at the Almeida. This is a performance space located on the former railway station in Islington. Visit Westminster and decide how many of the city's best cocktail bars you can put on your list.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is a unique capital of Western Europe. Where else can you find a medieval old town, an extinct volcano, a royal castle and a “New Town” all in one place? Check out the recently updated National Museum Scotland (particularly its art, fashion and design), dine at Timberjar.
Bergen, Norway
Norway's second largest city, Bergen is known for its pretty harbour, colorful Bryggen quarter and the "seven mountains" that surround the city. The city is a center of culture.
One of the biggest events in Norway is International festival in Bergen, which has been held here every year since 1953. Each spring the event showcases international and Norwegian music, dance, literature, art, folklore and much more.
Students make up 10% of the city's population. This means that the city, unlike the country's capital Oslo, breathes youth.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. It is not just a picturesque city, but the cultural, political and economic center of Sweden. Take a walk along the narrow stone pavement and admire the colorful embankment of the city.
Although many travelers spend most of their time in the medieval centre, Stockholm is actually made up of 14 islands in the archipelago, making it ideal for island hopping from Fjäderholmarna, which is just a 20-minute boat ride away.
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