Hundreds of years old culture, architecture and buildings mixed with fun and buzzing nightlife. Yes, all of this can be found in some of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, which offer all its visitors a variety of experiences that suit all tastes.
The following is the ranking of the most beautiful classic cities in Europe, according to the recommendations of the British newspaper The Telegraph.
Venice, Italy
With stunning architecture, impressive museums, and an extensive network of wonderful canals, Venice has delighted visitors for hundreds of years. Since 1979, UNESCO has included the entire city, as well as the river that runs through it, on the World Heritage List. In the summer, the number of tourists can be very large, exhausting the city, which is said to not remain above the surface of the earth for much due to the high water level. But the charming atmosphere of the city frankly makes you forget this fact that many people do not like. Despite the expectations that the city will collapse under the surface of the water, even after a long period of time, Venice remains a city full of history and the surprises it offers to everyone who visits it. It is a true witness to the vibrant contemporary life.
Barcelona - Spain
The city of Barcelona entered the list of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe only after the 1992 Olympics. From which it benefited greatly from the knowledge of tourists about the history of this city and what it can offer to its visitors. Barcelona attracts travel enthusiasts who love beauty and rare architecture from all continents. It is also considered today as one of the cities that holds a group of the most beautiful and successful tourist attractions in the world: Gaudi, La Rambla, Sangria or Sagrada Familia, all these attractions are easily known to people from all over the world.
Berlin Germany
The capital of Germany is famous regionally for its many festivals and exhibitions in various fields, and for its entertainment and nightlife options that satisfy all tastes. Berlin is one of the few cities that are very modern, but with a long history that appears in the folds of its streets and buildings that carry many stories of ancient and contemporary history. After the end of World War II, Berlin became the largest construction site in Europe, but it can be seen that the real prosperity of the city was evident starting in 1989 after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the past 25 years, Germany's capital has become a modern and interesting city, a perfect example of urban and cultural transformation.
Dubrovnik - Croatia
Also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, the capital of Croatia may not be the same in size as the largest city in Croatia, but it is certainly one of the most popular. The Croatian coastline, unique landscapes and medieval buildings attract visitors from all over the world every summer. In the Middle Ages, Dubrovnik was the only European city to rival Venice in terms of sea trade volume, reaching a remarkable level of development between the 15th and 16th centuries. Many of the current buildings date back to that period, and over time Dubrovnik has managed to maintain its wonderful atmosphere full of history interspersed with modernity.
AIstanbul - Türkiye
Istanbul was founded about 2,700 years ago and is one of the most important settlements in history. Throughout its history, it was the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Founded under the name of Byzantium and renamed Old Constantinople, the city has been officially referred to as Istanbul since 1930. Inscribed in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List, Istanbul has managed to preserve many buildings bearing stories of history to satisfy visitors from all over the world.
London - United Kingdom
The largest city in the European Union and one of the few tourist destinations in the world that tourists agree on when it comes to their visits to Europe. Despite the fact that it is a rather expensive tourist destination, it is full of history and civilization that you see before your eyes and it carries a huge stamp of modernity at the same time. This city is suitable for all ages and all tastes, and is famous for its cultural and urban diversity and still retains its personality, symbols and tourist attractions, the most famous in the world.
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