Information on European cities

On this page I'll give you information on European cities that will help you plann your European vacation. Not all of the action is in the capitals, therefore I have compiled a list of the major European citiess that I think would warrant a visit. There are dozens of major cities that you can visit and I'll provide you with the information that you need to make your decision.

Below I have sorted the various European cities by country to make it easy for you to navigate. Below each pictire there is a brief summery of the city and a link to a more detailed page.

 

 

Austria

viennaVienna The capital of the arts. Vienna is a magnificant city known for its culture and elegance. Click here if you would like to
grazGrazthe second largest city in Austria and a great destination for students due to the number of universities in the city. Click here if you would like to

 

salzburgSalzburgMade famous by the sound of music this beautiful musical city will enchant you.

Belgium

brusselsBrussels Home of the European Union. Enjoy a great meal and the best beer in the world Read more...
antwerpAntwerpAn old city with a rich history. this city is becoming more and more popular with tourist.
brugesBrugesBelgiums canal city. This university town is a UNESCO world heirtage site.

Czech Republic

praguePrague Untouched by World War II this ancient city will blow you away with it's beauty
brnoBrnoThe second largest city in the Czech Republic. Known for its universities it has a rich history and stunning natural beauty.
ostravaOstravaNot often considered a tourist destination, Ostarva is having a rebirth and is building up a reputation as a cultural city.

England

londonLondon What can I say about London. It's my favorite city in the world. So much to do. So much history. Get to London
manchesterManchesterHome of the worlds most famous soccer team Manchester has a lot to offer the traveler
birminghamBirminghamLot's of history and a great industrial city. For a change why not visit Birmingham.

France

parisParis Looking for romance? Everyone wants to go to Paris at least once in their life. See what it has to offer. Read more...
niceNiceLocated in the French Riviera, Nice and the surrounding towns offer the best France has to offer. Some of the best French beaches are located near Nice.
marseilleMarseilleAlso in the south you'l find plenty to do in and around Marseille.

Germany

berlinBerlin If you want like history then Berlin is for you. Berlin is becoming one of the most modern cities in the world by the signs of its past are everywhere. Read more...
munichMunichHow about an Octoberfest vacation.If you like beer you better make a trip to Munich and Bavaria. Read more...
frankfurtFrankfurtCompletely rebuilt after the war this modern city is the financial capital of Germany. Known for a great nightlife you might want to consider a visit.

Italy

romeRome In Rome famous places are everywhere. Not to mention great food, wine and one of the best cities to keep busy in.Read more...
florenceFlorenceThe home of the Renaissance. Venice is known for its culture, cuisine and fine shopping. Read more...
veniceVeniceWhat is there to say. You have to go to Venice. The best walkng city in the world.Read more...

The Netherlands

amsterdamAmsterdam This liberal city has plenty to offer. Take a canal cruise or visit Anne Frank house.. Read more...
rotterdamRotterdamAlmost completely destroyed during the war Rotterdam is now a modern vibrant city.
the HagueThe HagueHome of the world court, if you really want to get a taste of The Netherlands then why not take a trip to The Hague.

Portugal

lisbonLisbon Like most of Portugal Lisbon is very economical. Enjoy the culture and cuisine of this very unique city.
portoPortoLocated in the North, Porto is known for their fortified wine "Port". If you don't like the hustle and bustle of tourist traffic this may be the ticket.
faroFaroThe Algarve. Perfect weather, perfect beaches, great value what else is there to say.

Spain

madridMadrid What a city. Located in the heart of Spain it's the cultural capital of this very diverse country.
sevilleSevilleLooking for the heart of Spanish culture? Go no further tahn Seville.
barcelonaBarcelonaThe home of Gaudi. Barcelona is fantastic. The capital of Catalonia has at all.

Scotland

edinburghEdinburgh Scotland the brave. The castle alone is worth the trip not to mention the culutre. The " Athens of the North".
glasgowGlasgowOnce an industrial town Glasgow has seen a rebirth. Culture has returned and it is becoming a very popular Scottish destination.
aberdeenAberdeenLocated in the northeast of Scotland this ancient city will immerse you in Scottish culture. Can you say whiskey tour?.

Switzerland

genevaGeneva Lake Geneva is the centerpiece of this cultural and diplomatic city. A good place to start before you venture to the Alps.
zurichZurichOne of the worlds largets financial centers Zurich has plenty to offer. The wealthiest city in Europe won't disappoint.
bernBernKnown for its bears the capital of Switzerland is the Gateway to the Alps and the Berner-Oberland region of the country.

 

 

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