Capital cities of European countries
The most important cities in Europe
The capitals of the countries of Europe are usually the largest city in the country or the most interesting for visitors thanks to the largest number of monuments and modern architecture. Take a look at the overview of European Capitals and identify where you have been or where you want to go.
Praha / Prague
Capital of Czech Republic
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It has about 1.3 million inhabitants. Thanks to its historic center it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Among the most important sights are Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. continue reading
Rome
The capital of Italy
The city of Rome, also called the Eternal City, is the capital and largest city of Italy. Of course, it was famous for being the center of the impressive Roman Empire. It has less than three million inhabitants and is full of monuments, including the famous Colosseum or the Forum Romanum. In the center of the city is also the world's smallest country – Vatican with the famous Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist continue reading
London
The capital city of England and the United Kingdom
London, with more than eight million inhabitants, is one of the largest cities in Europe. You will also find interesting sights such as the famous Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St. Paul and many others. continue reading
Athens
The capital of Greece
Athens, capital of Greece and a legendary ancient city with amazing Acropolis. Together with the port of Pireus, it has over four million inhabitants. Here you will find many beautiful ancient sights, headed by the Parthenon. In addition, there are many viewpoint hills in the city. continue reading
Budapest
The capital of Hungary
Budapest is not only the main but also the largest city of Hungary. Similarly to nearby Vienna or Bratislava lies on both sides of the Danube. Among the most famous monuments are the monumental building of the Parliament and the Cathedral of St. Stepan. continue reading
Vienna
The capital city of Austria
Vienna is the main and the largest city of Austria lies on the Danube. It is also the largest city in Central Europe. You will find many famous sights such as the Cathedral of St. Stephen, Hofburg, Schönbrunn Castle and many others. continue reading
Moscow
The capital of Russia
Moscow is the largest city in Europe. It has almost 12 million inhabitants. It has nine main railway stations, four international airports, 12 subway lines, a tramway, a bus and trolleybus network, and a monorail network. The city is complemented by the river of Moscow, on which there are two river ports. The city is the most western point (station) of the Trans-Siberian highway. The Moscow Kremlin was declared together with the Red Square in 1990 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. continue reading
Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is now the largest Dutch city and its financial and cultural center. Even though Amsterdam was bombed during World War II (as one of the first large cities), and the historical monuments got a lot of work here, it recovered after several postwar years. It has been ranked among the most beautiful cities in the world, which attracts thousands of tourists continue reading
Lisabon
The capital of Portugal
The city of Lisbon belongs to smaller European capitals, but if you count the agglomerations, it is more than three million inhabitants. Among the most important sights are Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, castle of saint George and the historic district of Baixa. continue reading
Madrid
The capital of Spain
Practically right in the middle of the country, on the plateau, lies Madrid. Spain's largest city and one of the largest cities in Europe. Among the most important sights of the city are the Plaza Mayor, the royal palace, the town hall and Almudena Cathedral. continue reading
Tallinn
Capital of Estonia
The port city of Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and the most beautiful city of the Baltic. It has less than a half million inhabitants. You will find here the walls of the old town, the great orthodox temple and the exhibition houses. continue reading
Berlin
The capital of Germany
Berlin is the capital city and also the federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Spree River flows through the city. The most famous monuments in the city include the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the world-famous Unter den Linden, Schloss Charlottenburg, the former Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery, the Fernsehturm TV Tower, the Berliner Dom continue reading
Copenhagen
The capital of Denmark
Copenhagen is a beautiful city with an amazing atmosphere that multiplies by sitting at the beer or wine in the harbor or in the picturesque corner of the old town. Copenhagen (Danish København) is the main and largest city of Denmark. It lies on the eastern coast of the island of Sjælland and partly on the island of Amager. There are about half a million inhabitants in the city, with more than one million in the urban agglomeration. The city is the seat of the Danish Queen. continue reading
Stockholm
The capital of Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. It is spread over fourteen islands between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. It has a million inhabitants. The city is densely interwoven with water canals and is supposedly the greenest capital of Europe. Government, parliament, and the royal family are based in Stockholm. Every year, the Nobel Prizes are announced here. The main landmarks include the old town of Gamla Stan full of crooked narrow streets, royal castle, parliament building, Skansen continue reading
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and even the largest city. It has almost half a million inhabitants. The symbol of the city is the four tower castle. Besides, there is also a nice old part of town. Bratislava is situated on the Danube River just a short distance from Austria and Hungary. continue reading
Brussels
The capital of Belgium (and so far the EU)
The predominantly French-speaking Brussels with more than a million inhabitants offers a magnificent Grand Place with an impressive city hall and guild houses as well as a new Atomium in the shape of a 165-billion-square-a-half-iron-sized molecule. But the city is more famous for its Belgian pralines, waffles, French fries, and Manneken Pis. continue reading
Monaco-Ville
The capital of Monaco
Monaco-Ville is a historic part of Monaco, built on a rock high above the sea. You will find here, for example, the Prince's Palace and the Cathedral. Just next is the more famous Monte Carlo. continue reading
Riga
The capital of Latvia
Riga is the capital of Latvia and with 750,000 inhabitants, the largest city in the whole Baltic region. It lies on the Daugava River at its mouth in the Gulf of Riga. The curiosity is that more Russians than the Latvians live in the metropolis. In the past, the city was a very powerful member of Hanza, which is reflected in the many preserved monuments. Dominant is the Rižský Dóm, the largest church in the Baltic. castle – seat of Latvian President. continue reading
The Vatican City State
A sovereign city state in the middle of Rome
The Vatican is located within the city of Rome, the capital of Italy. With an area of approximately 44 hectares and less than a thousand inhabitants, it is the smallest country in the world. Its territory is for the most part surrounded by a historic wall and consists mainly of gardens, churches and other buildings. The Vatican is ruled by a lifetime elected Pope. The Vatican's own territory include the famous St. Peter's Basilica continue reading
Dublin
The capital city of Ireland
Dublin city has almost two million inhabitants. Famous is mainly for its typical bars. The most significant monuments are Dublin Castle, Father Matthew Bridge and Trinity College Dublin. continue reading
Minsk
Capital of Belarus
Minsk lies almost in the geometric center of Belarus, on the banks of the Svislak and Njamiha rivers. It has less than two million inhabitants. It has become an important economic and cultural center. Although Minsk looks like very young and modern, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The first preserved mention dates back to 1067, being older than Moscow or Berlin. continue reading
Vilnius
Capital of Lithuania
Vilnius is located at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnius rivers. The city has half a million inhabitants. The city center is a Baroque old town. There is also Gedimin Hill, with the old castle. Interesting is Cathedral Square with an unusually classical pure white cathedral, towers and statues of Lithuanian princes. The gem of the Gothic architecture – St. Anne's brick church is definitely worth a visit. continue reading
Bern
The capital of Switzerland
The capital of Switzerland is located in the bend of the River Aare and is the gateway to the Swiss Alps. It has roughly 123,500 inhabitants and the center of the Old Town, nestled on a small area, is listed on the UNESCO list. The city is also known as an alternative artistic scene, and the locals tastefully switch from their singing and slow dialect to English. continue reading
Warsaw
The capital of Poland
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland, in 2019 it had 1,777,972 inhabitants (urban agglomeration up to 3 million). It is located in central Poland, on the middle course of the Vistula River (the longest tributary of the Baltic Sea). Almost the whole city was during II. World War II destroyed by bombing. The inhabitants restored most of the significant monuments according to plans preserved from the 18th century. The dominant feature of the city is the building of the Palace of Culture and Science. There are many parks and gardens in the city. Fryderyk Chopin, the most famous Polish native, also comes from here. continue reading
Skopje
Capital of Macedonia
Skopje is divided by the Vardar River in the northern predominantly Muslim part and by the southerly settled rather Orthodox Christians along with government buildings and business centers. The most interesting is the old Turkish part of Čaršija with mosques, cafes and bazaar. The Turks ruled here for 520 years. The largest and most decorated is the Mustafa Paši Mosque from the end of the 15th century. One of the symbols of Skopje is the Turkish Kameni bridge, 214 meters long with 13 arches from the times of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. On the northern shore stands the Kale Fortress. Christian monuments represent the monastery and the church of Sveti Spas. continue reading
Andorra la Vella
The capital of Andorra
Andorra la Vella is one of the smallest capitals of the world. There are just over 20,000 inhabitants here. The city has a picturesque location in the Pyrenean mountain valley. continue reading
Luxembourg
The capital of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Like the whole country, Luxembourg with a population of 103,641 is relatively small for the capital. Nevertheless, its economic strength is catching up, because it is an important banking and administrative center. The town is located on a rocky massif above the confluence of the rivers Alzette and Pétrusse, where it overlooks. This complex rugged terrain is overcome by 100 bridges, which are among the most frequented tourist destinations due to their magnificent views of the city. continue reading
