Top Ten Cities in Europe

Europe is the most beautiful continent of the world for me; it is an out and out experience that is recommended at least once in a lifetime. Rich in historical monuments and sites that take you back to thousands of years. High in cultural standards and you will surely appeal your taste buds with the European food. It is a beautiful blend of nature and villages along the lanes which will be a serene experience.

The summer holidays are just round the corner and if you are planning a vacation then my personal favorite destination would be any of these cities in Europe. It is a visual treat for all the travelers; this continent has so much on its platter it will appease every taste. It will be a vacation that you will cherish for a lifetime to come. Here is a list of top ten must visit cities in Europe according to womenstalk. Bumped into this article when searching for a friend who is planning to visit europe. I have visited personally most of Europe and writing this hub brings in fond memories of the beautiful time we spent there. Trust me these destinations will be loved by one and all.Most of the destination i never felt like coming back from are mentioned in the list.

For me personally I will always vote for Paris, mainly as it has so much to offer for a tourist. Popularly known as the city of love, it is beautiful in every season. Divided in five zones and has a transport train’s facility that will leave you in awe. The transportation is so well established that every tourist station has a tourist spot. For many Paris is all about the Eiffel tower, certainly this is one of the major spots of the city and it looks splendid in day and remarkable in night as well. The other important structures are Arc de Triumphe, The Cathedral of Notre Dame. At the very extreme zone is chateau de Versailles, this is like heaven on earth having a magnificent palace and surrounding that match it. Louvre museum is one of the best built museums in the world, they have Monalisas portrait that is a major star attraction here. For all the kids the ideal place would be Disney world, Disney in itself is a complete package and you can spend an entire day without knowing how the time flew.

My first impression for Rome was its magnanimous in every aspect. It has an area of 1,290 square kilometres and architecture that matches it in style. Be it at the crossroad or at a tourist spot, give a gaze around and you will find great artistic monuments that will leave you thinking. Even if you are not an art lover you will fall in love with this ancient city which has hundreds of historical sites to enjoy. The ideal transportation that worked for us was on the hop on hop off buses. They are really convenient and come handy when you have less time. Make sure you try out the Italian food; I mean who isn’t crazy about pizzas and pastas. Roman Coliseum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon and so on are a few historical places worth visiting. Vatican city is another most sought out destination in Rome. One can enjoy the marvelous and mind-blowing artworks of Michelangelo at St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.

Speaking of Milan the two major names that come to your mind would be fashion and finance. However many football fans will associate Milan for the sport. The city is home to both AC Milan and Inter, two of Italy’s top teams. It has historic background and new architectures ensemble everywhere. The canal side cafes and old fashioned gelaterie (ice-cream shops) will take you to an older era.

For us Indians, this has been the only attraction if we were to visit Europe, there are so many travel agents like Thomas cook who have made it easier for us. Thanks to Bollywood and all the hype created by yashraj movies every Indians dream is to visit Switzerland once in their lifetime. Needless to say that zurich is the trade capital of Switzerland, It doenot have much to offer in terms of scenic beauty unless you want to shop till you drop then you ought to be in Zurich. Luzern is the ideal stop for many travelers, mount Pilatus, mount titlis and mount jungfrauoch. The journey till the top of the peak is magnificent and when you are on the top it is the best feeling ever and everything else seems insignificant.

Amsterdam is the city of dreams wandering along the canals and through the Royal Palace, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum would be an amazing jumpstart to your trip. Amsterdam is for the freespirited persons on the planet earth, everyone is in their own world. The Schiphol Airport is about 20 minutes away from downtown Amsterdam. It is advisable to visit in april may so that you can visit the keukenof which is famous for its tulips season. If you dig into flowers like the way I do you will never want to come back.

Munich is one of the cities which has museums that can give art a new name; very rich in architecture and culture. Munich is the hub for beer lovers, come Oktoberfest beer celebration and there are gallons of beer that is drunk during that season. Many travelers to Munich are absolutely stunned by the quality of the architecture. Historical buildings and museums are the backdrop of this beautiful city.

Florence, also known as Firenze is the main center for all national railway lines, making the intercommunication very easy. We had been to this city primarily for one reason the leaning tower of pisa. A roundtrip from Italy, Firenze and venice is the perfect outing for this coming vacation in summer. This city is located between the middle of the Italian peninsula and has a decent population. Ideal time to visit it would be in spring as the summers are hot and have breezy winters.

When you are choosing a holiday spot, you want it to be best and out of the world. This seaside resort town Saint Tropez, has all that one expects out of a vacation. Surrounded with blue clear water and yachts floating in the sea is a pleasant sight one will cherish for a long time? Tourists all over dig the beaches mostly for the serenity and stunning locales that this place has to offer. Terrace cafes give a lot to offer from coffees to the ice creams you can relish them all while strolling down the lane.

Venice popularly known as the city of canals is rooted as the prime location for any romantic honeymoon. It is the most romantic place ever, love is in the air in this place you will find cozy couples everywhere on the canal and in gondolas. It is a different setting altogether, we had stayed in a hotel which was near to the canal and it had the most amazing view ever. Transportation is entirely on boat as the entire city is covered with water. The ideal tiem to visit is spring or early fall. Home of pasta and pizza you will relish yourselves like never before. Make it a point to travel in the gondola it is a tourists fascination as the driver sings a love song whilst he maneuvers the boat. Another attraction here is the famous Piazza San Marcos square one of the biggest square and has the most amazing disguised masks ever. Also famous for the number of pigeons that accumulate every year.

Last but not the least, Vienna is the capital of Austria and has a huge number of museums and theaters to its credit. It is the main hub for all music, opera, ballet and artifacts from all over the world. Vienna is one of the European cities, which is rich in cultural history. With stunning locales and a rich history it is a one of the most sought after places in Europe.

Now that you have the list, planning the europe trip would be a lot easier.

For further reading,do visit the original article on womenstalk that has listed these top ten destinations.

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