With its eclectic ensemble of cosmopolitan cities and picturesque travel destinations, it is safe to say that there is something unique about Europe. European cities feature almost every architectural style known to man, whether Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau or Modern. Not only this, European cities are known for their extravagant fashion, lively populace, delectable cuisines, and pristine beauty. These are some of the reasons, Europe plays host to millions of travellers from around the globe, every year. In fact, given the popularity of the continent, it is easy to find several Europe trip packages from Ahmedabad to Amsterdam for a hassle-free European tour. Continuing the discussion, in this blog post, we list six of the most prominent and most beautiful European cities that deserve a spot on your Europe “must-visit” cities, when on an European tour.
1. Florence, Italy
Italy is truly an eclectic country that offers some of the world's best in fashion and modern art. Among the various jewels that the country has to offer, Florence is one unrivaled hallmark of history, art, and architecture. The city is laden with depictions from its Renaissance days, along with their modern counterparts. Once you are here, don’t forget to visit the La Strozzina, which houses sensational modern art, and take a bite of the famous panino al lampredotto, which is a Firenze’s take on stewed tripe sandwich.
2. Lucerne, Switzerland
The elegant, colorful city of Lucerne is known for its turreted buildings and covered bridges. The city is nestled on the shores of Lake Lucerne, and presents a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps. One of the highpoints of visiting this Swiss city, is taking a walk on the Kapellbrücke bridge, and then taking a big gulp of the home brew from Rathaus Bräuerei! You should also try the famed Lucerne dishes such as rösti and veal with cream sauce while you are here.
3. Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg owes much of its popularity to Mozart and the Von Trapps. In addition, you will find the remnants of the classic Old City lines and the modern-day society on either banks of the Salzach River. People in Salzburg love to drink beer. So, if you want to get a feel of the local life, try some of the beer at the Bräustübl zu Mülln, which is served straight from the wooden barrels. You must also try the delectable, regional cuisines at the Schmankerl Gang, that are simply mind blowing.
4. Vienna, Austria
In the words of Billy Joel, the city of Vienna “waits for you” to come and indulge in its sheer beauty. This capital city of Austria is known for its bustling coffee houses, Lipizzaner stallions, and pedestrian shopping streets. Vienna is also Austria’s poster city for culture, music and intellect. Once you are here, you must visit the former summer residence of the Austrian royalty at Schönbrunn, and have a taste of the traditional Austrian chocolate and cream cake, also known as the Sachertorte.
5. Paris, France
We can fall short of words, when it comes to describing the beauty of this beautiful city called Paris. Be it the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre museum, Eiffel tower or Versailles, the beauty of Paris would enchant you. Not only this, when you are here, you can’t resist the temptation of visiting Notre-Dame, Musée Rodin, Centre Pompidou, Sacré-Coeur, and Saint-Germain, when in Paris. Also, try some of the authentic French cuisines, seated at the banks of the Seine, and you will be blown off by the sheer elegance of this exquisite capital city of France.
6. London, England
The sight of double-decker buses, tower bridge, London eye, pubs, and iconic red phone booths, are first few things that come to our mind, when talking about London. In reality, the capital city of England has much more to offer than your can imagine. Home to the British royal family, this city offers several beautiful marvels of European architecture such as the London tower, Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace, and the Big Ben. One can’t help but trying out one of the endless varieties of cocktails and warm beer, when in London.
