Top Most Overrated Cities in Europe
The Top Ten
1 London, United Kingdom
London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. London is one of the world's most important global cities. It exerts considerable ...read more.
London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south eastern part of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. London is one of the world's most important global cities. It exerts considerable ...read more.
2 Paris, France
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an area of 105 square kilometres and an official estimated population of 2,140,526 residents as of 1 January 2019. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts.
Paris is a major railway, highway and air-transport hub served by two international airports: Paris–Charles de Gaulle (the second busiest airport in Europe) and Paris–Orly. Opened in 1900, the city's subway system, the Paris Métro, serves 5.23 million passengers daily.
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an area of 105 square kilometres and an official estimated population of 2,140,526 residents as of 1 January 2019. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science, and the arts.
Paris is a major railway, highway and air-transport hub served by two international airports: Paris–Charles de Gaulle (the second busiest airport in Europe) and Paris–Orly. Opened in 1900, the city's subway system, the Paris Métro, serves 5.23 million passengers daily.
3 Venice, Italy
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, renowned for its intricate network of canals, bridges, and islands. It has a rich history as a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The city is famous for its art, especially works from the Venetian School, and classical music, including the operas of Vivaldi and Verdi. Landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace attract millions of tourists annually. Venice faces significant challenges from rising sea levels and subsidence, which threaten its long-term survival.
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, renowned for its intricate network of canals, bridges, and islands. It has a rich history as a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The city is famous for its art, especially works from the Venetian School, and classical music, including the operas of Vivaldi and Verdi. Landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace attract millions of tourists annually. Venice faces significant challenges from rising sea levels and subsidence, which threaten its long-term survival.
4 Rome, Italy
Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy, as well as the capital of the Lazio region. The city has been a major human settlement for almost three millennia. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km2 (496.1 sq mi), it is also the country's most populated comune. It is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4,355,725 residents, thus making it the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of ...read more.
Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy, as well as the capital of the Lazio region. The city has been a major human settlement for almost three millennia. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km2 (496.1 sq mi), it is also the country's most populated comune. It is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4,355,725 residents, thus making it the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of ...read more.
5 Berlin, Germany
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.8 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous ...read more.
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.8 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous ...read more.
6 Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is often called the "City of a Hundred Spires" due to its stunning skyline dominated by Gothic and Baroque architecture. The Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overlooks the city. The Charles Bridge, adorned with statues, crosses the Vltava River. Prague's rich cultural scene includes theaters, museums, and a history of classical music and literature.
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is often called the "City of a Hundred Spires" due to its stunning skyline dominated by Gothic and Baroque architecture. The Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overlooks the city. The Charles Bridge, adorned with statues, crosses the Vltava River. Prague's rich cultural scene includes theaters, museums, and a history of classical music and literature.
7 Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous urban area in the Nordic countries. It has the most populous urban area in Sweden as well as in Scandinavia.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous urban area in the Nordic countries. It has the most populous urban area in Sweden as well as in Scandinavia.
8 Amsterdam, Netherlands
9 Copenhagen, Denmark
10 Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain.
Barcelona is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain.The Contenders
11 Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants.
12 Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. ...read more.
Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. ...read more.
13 Dublin, Ireland
14 Athens, Greece
15 Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, located in Switzerland, is a global financial hub nestled around Lake Zurich and surrounded by the Alps. The city's historic center boasts medieval architecture, including the Grossmünster church and the Fraumünster church with stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Zurich's cultural scene includes world-class museums, theaters, and galleries. The picturesque Old Town and the beautiful lakefront contribute to its charm.
Zurich, located in Switzerland, is a global financial hub nestled around Lake Zurich and surrounded by the Alps. The city's historic center boasts medieval architecture, including the Grossmünster church and the Fraumünster church with stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Zurich's cultural scene includes world-class museums, theaters, and galleries. The picturesque Old Town and the beautiful lakefront contribute to its charm.
16 Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 552,700 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km².
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 552,700 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km².
17 Edinburgh, UK
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is located in the southeastern part of the country. The city is best known for its historic and architectural landmarks, most notably the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Its annual Fringe Festival is the world's largest arts festival, drawing artists and audiences from around the globe. Edinburgh also has a rich literary history, being the birthplace of several famous writers like Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. The city serves as a significant center for education, especially in fields like medicine, law, and engineering.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is located in the southeastern part of the country. The city is best known for its historic and architectural landmarks, most notably the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Its annual Fringe Festival is the world's largest arts festival, drawing artists and audiences from around the globe. Edinburgh also has a rich literary history, being the birthplace of several famous writers like Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. The city serves as a significant center for education, especially in fields like medicine, law, and engineering.
18 Florence, Italy
Florence, the capital city of Italy's Tuscany region, is celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was once a center of trade and finance, which helped fund its many artistic and architectural achievements. The Uffizi Gallery and the Florence Cathedral are just a few of the landmarks that exemplify the city's cultural richness. Florence is also known for its contributions to fashion and cuisine, with leather goods and Tuscan dishes being particularly famous. It's a city that has inspired poets, artists, and thinkers for centuries.
Florence, the capital city of Italy's Tuscany region, is celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was once a center of trade and finance, which helped fund its many artistic and architectural achievements. The Uffizi Gallery and the Florence Cathedral are just a few of the landmarks that exemplify the city's cultural richness. Florence is also known for its contributions to fashion and cuisine, with leather goods and Tuscan dishes being particularly famous. It's a city that has inspired poets, artists, and thinkers for centuries.
19 Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosphorus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population ...read more.
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosphorus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population ...read more.
20 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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