The most beautiful cities in Europe
The best of the big cities in Europe
In Europe you will find the largest number of beautiful historic cities throughout the world. Only large cities are listed in this list. Come and get inspired by our selection.
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
Venice
The most beautiful city of Italy
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. They spread on the islands in a shallow lagoon. The city is crossed by the Grand Canal Grande, where you find the busiest shipping. The most important monuments of the city are the Ducal Palace and the Cathedral of St. Mark continue reading
Barcelona
Capital of Catalonia
Barcelona is Spain's second largest city after Madrid and one of the country's major tourist pulls. You will find here both the beautiful old cathedral and the still unspoiled Sagrada Familia. The city is famous for its original buildings by Antoni Gaudí. There is also a nice beach and, of course, the famous FC Barcelona stadium. 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
Salamanca
University town
Salamanca is remarkable from a distance thanks to its mighty cathedral overlooking all the other buildings in the city. You will also find the beautiful Baroque Plaza Mayor and the pretty streets of the old town 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
St. Petersburg
The northernmost city in the world
St. Petersburg has over 5,000,000 inhabitants and is the second largest city in Russia. Of the cities over a million inhabitants, is the most northerly in the world. It lies in the north-western part of Russia at the mouth of the Neva River in the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. St. Petersburg, founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, was the capital of the Russian Empire in 1712–1917. In the times of the Soviet Union it was called Leningrad. continue reading
Porto
The most beautiful Portuguese city
Porto is the second largest, but the most beautiful portuguese city, with a picturesque location above the Douro River. You will find here many sights such as the Torre dos Clérigos, the 75 m high bell tower, Palácio da Bolsa, the main street of Avenida dos Aliados and many churches. The most beautiful is the overall view of the city from the river and its atmosphere 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
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
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
Granada
The most beautiful city of Andalusia
The beautiful city of Granada, located below the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of the most visited places in Andalusia. There is also probably the most famous sight of the whole of southern Spain – the Alhambra and the adjacent gardens of Generalife. Then there are, of course, many churches and other historic buildings. But do not count on a super atmosphere because the whole city is literally besieged by crowds 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
Colmar
Little Venice
Colmar is the historic town of Alsace located on the wine trail. It is renowned for its historic center, nicknamed Little Venice 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
Chester
Charming historic town
The city of Chester hides a wealth of historical monuments. Around the center are three kilometers long city walls, which include a beautiful ancient clock (after Big Ben the second most photographed in the country). The oldest monuments are the Roman garden and amphitheater from 79. A special feature of Chester are the so-called Rows – covered two-storey promenades above the main street with shops and pubs. Not to mention the amazing cathedral and one of the most beautiful zoos in the world continue reading
Český Krumlov
The most beautiful city in South Bohemia
Historic Český Krumlov boasts an amazing location between the Vltava meanders. It is one of the most tourist destinations in the Czech Republic, which suffers a bit of a local atmosphere. Here you will find a beautiful castle, Svornosti square surrounded by historic houses. Several beautiful views across the city and much more. continue reading
Florence
The most famous city of the Renaissance
Florence the capital of Tuscany and the place where the Renaissance originated. No wonder it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will find the monumental Duomo of S. Maria del Fiore, the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio, the famous Ponte Vecchio and many other sights continue reading
Sienna
The most beautiful city in Tuscany
Sienna is rightfully regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany, or whole Italy. Here you will find a magnificent cathedral, Piazza del Campo with a huge Palazzo Pubblico. The most famous view of the city is from Torre del Mangia continue reading
Gent
Student city cyclists
Ghent is a small town located about 50 km west of the Belgian capital Brussels. It is a city full of students, cyclists, beer and chocolate lovers. The picturesque view is in the center of the square with three cathedrals, a walk along the river canal of the river Scheldt along the river Graslei leads to the castle Gravensteen from 1180. Ghent is connected to the sea by a river canal and has a large commercial port. Students who sit with beer on the waterfront sometimes stir up the calm pace of the locals. continue reading
Manchester
Industrial metropolis
The city known for its football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City is a center of fashion, culture and alternative ways of life. Manchester is also popular due to the varied nightlife. Historically, Manchester is one of the most important cities of the Industrial Revolution and is characterized by a unique blend of modern architecture with Victorian architecture. continue reading
Lucerne
City of the Chapel Bridge
Lucerne is famous for its beautiful Kapellbrücke, the oldest roofed wooden bridge in the world. The whole city is picturesquely laid between the mountains and the lake. continue reading
Antwerp
One of the largest ports in Europe
On the very northern border of Belgium, adjacent to the Netherlands, we find one of the largest ports in Europe and the second largest Belgian city, Antwerp. The city itself lies on the river Scheldt, which flows through several other large cities in Belgium and is their connection with the port. Antwerp is a beautiful historic city with picturesque old and modern architecture. Famous is the local historic train station, diamond shops or the fact that the famous painter Rubens lived and worked here. 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
Cordoba
Pearl of Andalusia
Cordoba belongs to the three most visited cities of Andalusia. You will find here a beautiful cathedral-mosque, a stunning Roman bridge and many other sights in the historic city center. continue reading
Kutná Hora
Silver city
The district city, now with about twenty thousand inhabitans, Kutná Hora, was the second most important city of the Czech kingdom, right after Prague. The significance of the city was directly proportional to the incredible wealth of silver which are mined. Today it is popular with tourists, not only because the local monument reserve is protected by Unesco. continue reading
Lucca
City of beautiful churches
Tuscany is not just a photogenic region of vineyards, but you will also find here plenty of beautiful cities. One of them is Lucca famous for its churches with an absolutely amazing facade. In addition, there is an interesting Piazza Anfiteatro in exactly the dimensions of the former Roman theater continue reading
Ljubljana
The capital of Slovenia
Ljubljana is a charming city with an interesting historical center, where we find not only a castle with wonderful views of the city, but also churches, the town hall and many bridges over the river canal that winds through the city. continue reading
