The largest cities in Central Europe
Million cities of Central Europe
Central Europe usually includes the following countries: Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. However, not every one of those countries has a city with more than a million inhabitants. In total, you will find only eight million cities in Central Europe, four of which are in Germany, including the largest, Berlin, with 3.7 million inhabitants. So let's take a look at the list of the largest cities in Central Europe from the largest to the smallest.
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
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
Hamburg
Germany's second largest city
Hamburg is Germany's second largest city, its largest port and one of the three provincial federal states. It lies in the north of Germany at the lower reaches of the Elbe River at the mouth of the North Sea and has 2428 bridges, the number one of which ranks first in Europe. In the Middle Ages, it belonged to Hanza, associating major ports and trading towns in northern Germany, the Baltic and the surrounding area. 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
Budapest
Hungarian capital
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and has two million inhabitants. Until 1873 was Budapest divided into three separate cities – Buda, Old Buda on the right bank of the Danube and Pest on the left bank. Both banks have nothing in common at first glance. Bank Buda is hilly and rippling, left Pest is flat. Contrast of both sides is linked by the Danube and completes the beautiful scenery. Danube makes its way between the two parts and flows around some beautiful green islands, which host festivals, people relax here, play sports and have fun. continue reading
Munich
The largest city in Bavaria
Munich is the largest city in Bavaria and the third largest in Germany. It is among the richest German cities. At the same time, it is relatively close to the beautiful Alps. Of course, he also became famous for beer and football (Bayern Munich). The Isar River, a large tributary of the Danube, flows through the city. continue reading
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
