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counting down our picks for the top 10
even more underrated european cities for
your next trip
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for this list we're looking at more
european cities that have
a ton to offer travelers but which
receive relatively few tourists and
little attention compared to more major
european destinations
number 10 sofia bulgaria nestled at the
foot of the vitosha massive
this nation's capital is a great choice
any time of year
not only do the mountains make for a
breathtaking backdrop
but should you choose to visit during
the winter months you can hit the slopes
to enjoy some world-class skiing
sofia is a beautiful city but an
undeniably eclectic one
it bears the mark of a wide variety of
influences including soviet architecture
but also greek
ottoman and roman touches a product of
its long and storied history
sofia somehow manages to unite these
disparate elements to create an
atmosphere that's laid-back
welcoming and culturally rich the city
might not look it but it's got a very
youthful spirit
whether you're interested in restaurants
and clubs museums cathedrals and mosques
or all of the above it's never hard to
find something to see
or do in sofia number 9. bologna italy
if we were going strictly by what a city
has to offer bologna would be much
higher on this list
the only reason that it comes in at
number 9 is the underrated factor
though it continues to be overlooked by
many travelers as they jump to florence
and or pisa to milan or venice
bologna is beginning to generate greater
interest translation
if you want to beat the crowd head there
sooner rather than later
the capital of the emilia romagna region
bologna is very much defined by its
student population
the university of bologna was founded in
1088 ce
and to this day the students that flock
to the city lend it an energy that
contrasts wonderfully with the iconic
porticos and medieval architecture
if you're looking to spoil your stomach
and palate bologna is a great choice
the city and for that matter the larger
emilia romagna region
is considered the country's contemporary
foodie capital
number eight vilnius lithuania one look
at vilnius and your jaw will hit the
floor
it is without a doubt among europe's
most beautiful cities
and yet many travelers have never even
heard of it let alone consider taking a
trip there
the old town has been remarkably well
maintained
and while the cobblestone streets and
heritage buildings are indeed
breathtaking
vennus makes no secret of its world war
ii history
which is detailed in various museums
though vilnius remembers the past
its present and future is defined by its
artistic spirit
entrepreneurial efforts and the many
trendy bars restaurants and boutiques
depending on when you visit you may see
hot air balloons floating above the city
not only do they add a certain whimsical
quality to the storyline
but also an opportunity to appreciate it
from above
number 7. gothenburg sweden in sweden
second place doesn't get you much
attention at least not as far as tourism
is concerned
the nation's capital stockholm attracts
approximately 4.7 million visitors
annually
while the country's second city
gothenburg attracts less than half of
that
anyone who assumes that gothenburg is
just a smaller less remarkable version
of stockholm however is in for quite the
surprise
a university city gothenburg doesn't
take itself too seriously
it makes no attempt to compete with
stockholm and that gives it a notably
laid-back
vibe be that as it may the city has a
lot going for
it it plays host to a number of
excellent festivals
including the internationally renowned
gothenburg film festival
the city's blend of contemporary and
historic architecture is best
appreciated on foot
gothenburg is extremely walkable add to
that the 17th century canals
ample green space a vibrant waterfront
area and countless cool businesses to
check out
and gothenburg is a winner number six
bratislava slovakia the 2004 comedy euro
trip painted the slovakian capital as a
crumbling post-soviet hellscape
and given the city's lack of name
recognition before the film
this unflattering depiction likely hurt
its tourism potential in a major way
well we're here to set the record
straight bratislava is historic
beautiful modern and quite frankly a
revelation to most travelers
though there have been plenty of
contemporary additions to the skyline
much of the city looks like it was
ripped from the pages of a fairy
tale complete with the pristine hilltop
bratislava castle overlooking the city
bratislava sits on the banks of the
danube river which also adds to the
overall sense of whimsy
from beer halls to nightclubs bratislava
knows how to party
but being a city of contradictions it
also boasts a surrounding landscape of
rolling green hills that's home to
numerous vineyards
add bratislava to your bucket list you
won't regret it
number 5 dresden germany when it comes
to travel in germany
munich and berlin loom large casting a
shadow over the other cities
no matter how deserving of attention
they might be in fact in terms of annual
visitors
dresden is only 7th in the country with
hamburg
frankfurt cologne and dusseldorf
standing between it and the big two
but if you're looking for a classic
german city experience
with a fraction of the crowds braisden
is the place to be
you can sample the country's
world-famous traditional brews at a beer
garden
while marveling at modern german
efficiency dresden is among the greenest
cities on the continent
and because of its royal history it's
also rich in palaces
churches and various other ornate
structures of architectural significance
the city was heavily bombarded during
world war ii
making it a must visit for anyone with a
passion for world history
number 4 yubiana slovenia a country with
a total population of just
2.1 million people slovenia tends to fly
under the radar as a whole
yubiana however deserves far more
attention than it's gotten to date
with the yubianeza river running through
it and an abundance of green space
slovenia's capital is a pleasure to
navigate especially since motor vehicles
are strictly limited in the city center
freeing up space for pedestrians and
cyclists the end result is a city
experience that is uncommonly peaceful
furthermore and in no small part thanks
to jose pleichnik
a slovenian architect who had a major
hand in shaping the skylines of vienna
prague and yubiana the city rivals the
aforementioned cities in terms of beauty
because slovenia's tourism industry is
considered among the most sustainable in
the world
you can enjoy its museums cafes stores
natural beauty and various attractions
in a guilt-free way
number three segovia spain speaking of
guilt-free travel
spain is a destination that can be
rather difficult to navigate in that
regard
hugely popular with international
travelers the country's most popular
destinations have started pushing back
against the tourism industry
thankfully you can still enjoy spain
without feeling like you're contributing
to the problem
a city that feels grand and mythic
segovia is perhaps best known for its
castle
which is said to have given walt disney
the inspiration for cinderella's abode
add to that the segovia cathedral and
the towering roman aqueduct
and segovia rightfully inspires a sense
of wonder
but even despite its status as a world
heritage site segovia never feels
overcrowded
likely because spain is just so
jam-packed with popular destinations for
it to compete with
to be clear the city does receive many
visitors but relative to barcelona or
madrid
it remains pleasantly uncrowded number
2.
braga portugal once not so long ago
portugal felt like the answer to spain's
over tourism issues
with travelers finally recognizing the
appeal of this neighboring nation
unfortunately porto and lisbon are now
sagging under the crushing weight of
being trendy destinations in their own
right
to experience everything that portugal
has to offer while maintaining some
personal space
set your sights on braga only about an
hour away from porto by rail
the country's third largest city is home
to under 200 000 residents
and attracts a fraction of the travelers
hosted by the aforementioned cities
wander the narrow laneways marvel at the
baroque churches
and relax in braga's many spacious
plazas and you won't help but think this
is portugal as it was meant to be
experienced
although braga may be small it checks
all the boxes
including great food and local wines as
well as fashion boutiques
cafes and bars to discover number one
luxembourg city luxembourg this city
makes for a trip unlike any other
much of europe boasts old world
architecture but few other places offer
so many noteworthy architectural and
historic marvels in such high
concentration
the city as a whole feels like a living
exhibit and
a stunning one at that the dramatic
landscape
including the azet and petrus rivers
only serves to further heighten the wow
factor of this pint-sized nation's
capital city
because of its modest footprint and
close ties with its neighbors
luxembourg feels like a fascinating
blend of french belgian
and german influence all tied together
by luxembourg's own distinct culture
given the city's important economic and
political role in the european union
however
it has attracted world-class chefs
making it a great choice for foodies
in fact everything about luxembourg's
cultural scene from the museums to the
nightlife
feels like that of a city many times its
size
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