Top 10 cities in Europe to visit

10Paris

When you visit Europe, Paris should definitely be in the list. The people of this city are experts of sophistication and of course, there is Eiffel tower in Paris, which is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. The city houses some of the biggest art works at the Louvre, Orsay and a lot of other museum.

You cannot miss the experience of sitting at a bistro in Paris and also shop from one or two luxury brand stores which are famous worldwide. When you go to Paris, it’s charm is something you can never forget.

9Rome

The city of Rome, famous even in the ancient and medieval history and literature is truly a place where you can witness outstanding works of art and its iconic architecture, as it was the capital of an ancient empire. Ancient wonders like Colosseum and Pantheon still stand tall for the tourists to enjoy their beauty and the city is a testimonial to centuries of grandeur. Rome is about living down the squares or enjoying an amazing espresso. One of the most contemporary attractions in Rome is the MAXXI museum which is designed by ZahaHadid.

8London

If Europe had a capital, it would always be London because it is the largest and the richest city of Europe. What makes it worth being a capital is the Buckingham Palace where the royal family of Cambridge resides, the Big Ben, the Tower of London and of course, the London bridge.

The city is also considered as one of the best shopping destinations in the world and is famous for other new landmarks like the Gherkin skyscraper and the Shard, which is the tallest building of Europe.

7Florence

If you want to get the experience and feel of the European Renaissance, there is no place better than Florence. This artistic city is itself a museum because of its mesmerizing and magnificent architectures and sculptures. Still, you cannot leave Florence without visiting the Uffizi, which houses masterpieces of Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Raphael. This romantic city can give you all the feel of what the time of the Renaissance would have been.

6Amsterdam

The city of Amsterdam is a memory of the Dutch Golden age through which Europe went. Famous for its museums, the city has Rijks museum housing masterpieces of Rembrandt and a museum entirely dedicated to extraordinarily brilliant artist Van Gogh.

On the other side, Amsterdam also reminds you of the dark period of World history when you see Ann Frank’s house and also the other museums dedicated to the Holocaust memorials. It is indeed one of the most welcoming cities of Europe.

5Barcelona

This city is a face of contemporary Europe, as it came up with the most original European architecture in the 20th century. It is a city which you will fall in love with, for its independent and free spirit, its food, attitude of living on their own rules and the people of this city. You should visit Barcelona as it makes you feel like being in a fantasy land with its masterpieces like SagradaFamilia, ParcGUell and Passeig de Gracia. The Miro Foundation museum is also worth a visit.

4Athens

Though many of the travelers find Athens to be over dated, when you visit this city, you are taken back to the memories of 20h century metropolis. Being a mythological capital, Athens showcases some of the most wonderful ancient monuments.

You can also have a look at the Parthenon and the treasures found around it at the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum. You will definitely remember you Literature stories learnt in school while you are in Athens.

3Lisbon

This sunny city will make you feel that you are at the edge of the Atlantic. This city marks the origin of maritime exploration by Vasco Da Gama and Prince Henry the navigator. Lisbon was the first ever gateway to the East from Europe. These stories are told by the collections at the Orient and Maritime museums and it is also the best place in the world to admire the art of time painting. It is Europe’s most scenic capital too.

2Madrid

If you are in Europe mainly to see art, you cannot afford to miss your visit to Madrid. Along with the Prado collection which is full of Goyas and Velazquez, there are masterpieces from the Spanish Golden Age which you can witness.

There are museums which show you the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Apart from this, the city of Madrid is also about living life on the streets of Chueca and old plazas. It is also a city to enjoy one of the best night life experiences in Europe.

1Venice

When you stand at the St. Mark’s Square, you will be right in the center of a place which was once the richest city and we guarantee that this is going to be your favorite European city. You will see some of the grandest residences, biggest works of art and the trip down the canals will leave you thinking if you were a part of a fairy tale.

The mixture of Bysantine, Gothic and Renaissance art will be definitely admired by you. If you are interested in witnessing some contemporary art, you should give a visit to the Peggy Guggenheim museum.