Most beautiful cities in Europe

Talking about the most beautiful cities in Europe in a text is always subjective. Each traveler who has traveled the Old Continent has his own tastes and concerns and, therefore, will prefer some locations over others. If you are a fan of classic history, you will enjoy watching Rome and you will have it among your favorites. On the other hand, if what you like is the Middle Ages, you will find in Witches your ideal destination. Likewise, if you consider yourself romantic and admire good painting, it will be in Paris where you are at home.

However, there are several localities that enjoy unanimity when choosing the most beautiful cities in Europe. Combining all this, we are going to show you our proposal. Maybe you don't completely agree with her or maybe you do. But, as we told you, it is a subjective list.

Some of the most beautiful cities in Europe

A review of the countries of the Old Continent shows that in all of them there are beautiful towns that deserve your visit. It is also difficult to include them all. But, without further ado, let's go with our proposal.

Rome, the Eternal City

The Italian capital, which was also the capital of the greatest empire of antiquity, houses in its streets more historical and architectural assets than any other city in the world. One of its greatest symbols is the Coliseum, one of many vestiges of the Latin period along with the remains of the forum and many other goods.

Also impressive is its religious heritage. We advise you to make the call "Pilgrimage of the seven churches of Rome", which includes, among others, wonders such as the Basilica of San Juan de Letrán, that of San Pedro, both in the Vatican City; that of Santa María la Mayor or that of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem.

The heritage of civil architecture does not lag behind in Rome, with palaces such as that of the Quirinal, Montecitorio, Madama or that of the Consults . And next to them, precious sources such as Trevi Fountain, another of the symbols of Rome, and squares like that of Spain and Navona. All this without mentioning the infinity of museums that the Eternal City offers you.

Paris, romance and beauty

The French capital cannot be missing from a list of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Next to Venice, is the town that receives the most lovers at the end of the year. But, in addition, every fan of painting should visit, at least once in their life, the Louvre.

Among its monuments, it is essential to mention its greatest symbol: the Torre Eiffel. But also the Notre Dame Cathedral, the royal basilica of Saint-Denis or that of Sacred heart Regarding the religious architecture and the complex of the Place of Concord, Triumphal Arch, Invalids, the Concierge Service and Military school with regard to civil.

All this without forgetting wonders such as Elysian Fields, the Trocadero or Tuileries gardens and, of course, the impressive Versailles palace complex, maximum expression of architectural beauty that also has beautiful gardens.

Florence, the spell of Stendhal

We return to Italy to visit another wonder that caused Stendhal the famous syndrome that the tourist suffers when contemplating such beauty. We are talking about Florence, whose historic center is a World Heritage Site.
Places to see in the Tuscan city are the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its imposing dome; the Vecchio palace, Located in the Signoria square; the Old and Holy Trinity bridges or the basilica of San Lorenzo.

And, along with its monuments, Florence has some of the most important museums in the world. Among them, the Uffizi Gallery, which houses the largest collection of Renaissance painting in the world, and the Academy Gallery, where you can see Michelangelo's 'David'.

Bruges, a medieval wonder

Known as "the Venice of the North" because of the canals that run through it, Bruges also has a historic center that is a World Heritage Site. This is articulated around the Grote Markt or Plaza Mayor, where the wonderful Bell tower which is a symbol of the city. No less impressive is the building of the Town Hall, in the Burg square.

Regarding religious architecture, essential visits are the cathedral of san salvador, the church of Our Lady of Bruges, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and Beguinage, a unique architectural complex that was built to house the Beguines, a congregation of Christian women widespread in medieval Flanders.

Amsterdam, the city of museums

This Dutch city is also articulated by means of canals. Its nerve center is the Damm square, in which the Royal Palace and the New church. But you should also visit in Amsterdam the Begijnhof, a group of dwellings from the XNUMXth century similar to the Beguinale in Bruges; the Anne Frank house, The popular Red light district and its unique cafes.

But above all, the Dutch city is famous for its museums. Essential are visits to the Rembrandt House, at Van Gogh and Hortus Botanicus. However, the most prominent is the Rijksmuseum , which houses one of the most important collections of painting in the world especially in regard to the Dutch school with Rubens and the own Rembrandt like great teachers.

Prague, cradle of great writers

The Czech capital has been the birthplace of literary geniuses such as Franz Kafka o Rainer Maria Rilke, but it also has an extraordinary monumental heritage. In fact, its historic center is a World Heritage Site.

Its nerve center is the old town square, where you can see the gothic building of the Town Hall (with the Astronomical clock) and the spectacular Church of Our Lady of Týn, with its impressive towers over eighty meters high.

However, the great symbol of Prague is its imposing Castle, which is actually made up of a set of buildings linked by medieval streets. Among these, the Golden Alley, with its old colored houses. But the St. Vitus Cathedral, with its spectacular stained glass windows and from whose tower you have wonderful views of the city. And also the basilica of St. George and the old Royal Palace. Finally, you should not leave Prague without visiting one of its traditional breweries.

Budapest, another of the most beautiful cities in Europe

If the historical center of Prague is a World Heritage Site, the capital of Hungary has several areas with the same consideration, which will give you an idea of ​​the beauty of this city formed by the union of Buda and Pest.

The first is that of Buda Castle, on the banks of the Danube. This impressive construction was built in the XNUMXth century following the late Gothic canons. However, the appearance it looks today is due to the reconstruction made after World War II in a neoclassical style. Currently you can visit museums such as the Hungarian National Gallery.

It is also a World Heritage Site the Andrassy Avenue, framed by marvelous neo-renaissance or eclectic palaces and one of the main commercial arteries of the city. At one end is the heroes square, which also holds that category. In its center you can see the Millennium memorial, an impressive monument dedicated to the leaders of the early Magyar tribes. And, on its sides you will find the buildings of the Museum of Fine Arts and that of Palace of Art.

But those mentioned are just some of the places of interest that the Hungarian capital offers you. You can also visit the building of the Parliament, of neo-gothic style; the basilica cathedral of saint stephen, a spectacular neoclassical construction; the royal palaces, Bargain y Gresham or Vajdahunyad castle, located in the City park. Also, do not stop looking at the Fisherman's Bastion, next to the precious church of San Matías, and observe the Danube.

Ljubljana, a jewel of Slovenia

The capital of Slovenia is a much smaller city than the previous ones, but it has wonderful surprises in store for you. Dominated by the mighty castle which is located on a hill and was built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries on the remains of a previous one, Ljubljana has the beautiful saint nicholas cathedral, Baroque style, and also other temples such as the Churches of the Annunciation and of San Pedro.

You should also see the dragon bridge. We will tell you that these mythological creatures are the symbol of Ljubljana and are found in many areas of the city. This modernist bridge is one of its most representative constructions and also one of the many examples of this artistic movement that you can see in the Slovenian capital. In this sense, we recommend the Hribar, Krisper and Bamberg houses.

In turn, the Town Hall It is baroque and the zois palace, neoclassic. Likewise, the building of the Opera It is neo-baroque and the impressive University a neo-renaissance work. Finally, we advise you to approach the Tivoli park, with its castle and its Cekin mansion, Seat of the National Museum of Contemporary History.

Edinburgh, the imprint of time in the most beautiful cities of Europe

Among the most beautiful cities in Europe, few show the passing of the centuries as clearly as Edinburgh. Because the Scottish capital is divided between the magnificent Old Town and the New Town, which, despite its name, developed in the mid-XNUMXth century. Both one and the other are World Heritage Sites.

La Old Towna is between the Edinburgh castle, an impressive XNUMXth century fortress very well preserved, and the beautiful holyrood palace. It is what is known as the Royal Mile, four streets formed by houses from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries where you will also find other emblematic buildings of the city. Thus, the spectacular Saint Giles Cathedral, a Gothic construction in which the crown-shaped dome stands out; the National Museum of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh.

For its part, the New city it preserves a large part of its neoclassical buildings. For example, that of the National Gallery of Scotland or the Royal Bank. Its main street is Princes street, very commercial, which is parallel to the gardens of the same name, a magnificent park with numerous statues and towers. Among these stands out the Scott monument, built as a tribute to the writing Walter Scott, native of Edinburgh.

Saint Petersburg, the luxury of the tsars, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe

It could not be missing in our description of the most beautiful cities in Europe Saint Petersburg, created by the Tsar Peter the Great at your whim. Located on the banks of the Neva River, it is impossible to describe in a few lines everything you can see in this beautiful city.

But you have to visit its historic center, composed mainly of baroque and neoclassical buildings, which is also a World Heritage Site. On the small island Záyachi stands out the impressive Fortress of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, within which is the cathedral of the same name, which served as a tomb for all the tsars from precisely Peter the Great.

Next to the fortress, we advise you to visit buildings such as the beautiful kunstkamera, with its azure façade; the one of the Twelve Colleges of St. Petersburg, current university; the Menshikov Palace, refined example of the Petrine Baroque, or that of the Imperial Academy of Arts or shuvalov palace. However, the Russian city has much more to see. For example, the impressive Winter palace, now headquarters of Hermitage museum; the beautiful and eclectic church of the savior; the no less magnificent Catherine Palace, occupied in summer by the tsars themselves, or the gigantic Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan.

For its part, the Nevsky avenue It is the main street of Saint Petersburg. It is full of contrasts, ranging from opulence to squalor and from historic buildings to modern high-end stores. But, in addition to some of those already mentioned, it has buildings as impressive as the stroganov palace, with its pinkish hue; the Singer house, style art nouveau; the precious Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, with its neoclassical air; The mythical Alexandrinsky theater or the neo-baroque Beloselski palace.

In conclusion, we have told you about the most beautiful cities in Europe. However, as we told you, we have created a subjective list because each traveler has their own tastes. In fact, other places as impressive as the Italian one could well appear in these lines Milan, the Belgians Ghent o Leuven, the Danish Copenhagen or the British London y Dublin.