Europe has a lot of beautiful cities well known for their amazing architectures, awesome restaurants, major metropolises, and overlooked locales. However, if you are planning to go on a family trip, a romantic getaway or even on a personal tour trip around Europe, there are some cities that you must definitely visit. Sites like cityranking.co can help you find a great city to visit in Europe based on different ranking factors if you want to consider that as well. Here is a list of the top 5 cities that you must visit when travelling in Europe:
1. Paris, France
Paris is a must-see when you are in Europe, the city is a complete package. It is rich in history, culture, art, food, wine and beauty. Every corner is a marvel. The city's monuments and churches are highly renowned. You want to visit sights like the Eiffel Tower and you don't want to miss the exhibits at the Louvre. Nothing can top people watching and munching on some mouthwatering croissants at sidewalk cafes on sunny afternoons as a form of relaxation.
2. Florence, Italy
Out of all the beautiful places to visit in Italy, Florence is probably the best. It is so special that you can't afford to miss it. Florence is a city of history and a very great base for exploring the treasures of Tuscany. You get to see amazing artworks and the food is mind-blowing. While in Florence, be sure to admire Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell’Academia, overlook the amazing river and city views from the Ponte Vecchio, climb to the top of Duomo. For food, be sure to check out Mercato Centrale Firenze for fresh meats, cheeses, pizza or gelato – you can read more into Florence at exploring this rock.
3. Santorini, Greece
This is a really amazing holiday destination in Europe. You just have to visit Santorini. It has very luxurious hotels along the Mediterranean. It's caldera views are simply amazing. Its sunset, local wines, black volcanic beaches, hikes and boat tours cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. You can find Red sand at Red Beach and you will find black sand of Kamari Beach. There are also wonderful archaeological attractions like Ancient Akrotiri, Ancient Thira where there are ruins and abandoned settlements from the 9th and 17th century BC.
4. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Have you heard of Amsterdam’s notorious coffee shops and Red Light District? Amsterdam is one of the loveliest cities in Europe. It could even become your favorite. This city is loaded with awesome museums, restaurants, fun cafes and leafy parks. Amsterdam is a city that that is very bike and pedestrians friendly.
5. London, England
London is filled to the brim with world class museums and sights. You will definitely have fun in London with its untouristy shops, markets, cafes, neighborhood and restaurants. You could explore the world class British museum and see a musical in the west end, you could your the tower of London and even gorge fish and chips at a local pub. All these and a lot more are the wonderful options you could explore while in London. London hotel prices are however expensive, therefore, as a traveler, you have to book your accommodation very well in advance or consider the option of a vacation rental. If you are visiting United Kingdom, you might also like to explore the beautiful travel places of Scotland before your trip ends.
