Our Five Favourite European Cities
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Are you visiting Europe and the UK and stuck figuring out what cities to visit? We have put together a list of our five favourite cities and some quirky activities/attractions.
1. London, UK
Cost: $$$$
London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. It has something for everyone: history, culture, fine food and impressive architecture.
Attractions:
- Visit the British Museum and Natural History Museum
- Check out what’s on in the pantomimes.
- Visit the borough markets and check out the local delicacies.
- Shop at Harrods for souvenirs.
- Relax by walking down the Reagents canal.
- Unwind by visiting Kew Gardens.
- Walk from Westminster bridge to Buckingham Palace.
- Trip out of town to Ancient Roman city of Bath.
2. Krakow, Poland
Cost: $
Krakow is Poland’s ancient capital and is well known for its fabulous architecture, fascinating history, and rich culture. Every person who has visited sings its praises – A must-see.
Attractions
- Visit Auschwitz Concentration camp.
- Explore the salt mines.
- Explore the Wawel Castle and Rynek Główny (main square).
- Educate yourself at Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum.
- For the braver crowd – visit Lost Souls Alley.
3. Florence, Italy
Cost: $$$
Florence is the striking capital of Tuscany, a region located on Italy’s northwest coast. Characterized by its magnificent architecture, timeless art and Tuscan rustic cuisine, it’s no wonder Florence is a prime destination in Europe.
Attractions
- Explore the Duomo Museum.
- Take in the Palazzo Vecchio.
- Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
- Explore the Oltrano quarter of Florence; two must-sees are:
- Palazzo Pitti.
- Walk to Piazzale Michelangelo.
- For art lovers, the Uffizi Gallery is a must-see.
4. Prague, Czech Republic
Cost: $$
Prague is the capital and the largest city of the Czech Republic, a country located at the heart of Europe. Prague is famous for its well-preserved monuments, including castles, cathedrals, medieval squares, and bridges.
Attractions
- Spend a day in the city of Kutna Hora.
- Get a beautiful view of the city from St Nicholas church
- Visit Prague castle (Pražský hrad) and Vysehrad castle
- Walk from Old town square to Charles bridge.
- Explore Josefov, the Jewish quarter of Prague.
5. Barcelona, Spain
Cost: $$$
Barcelona is the capital city of the Catalonian region of Spain. The seaside city has beautiful beaches, fantastic architecture, delicious seafood and an electric nightlife.
Attractions
- Visit both at Parc de la ciutadella & Park Güell
- Enjoy local delacasees at Mercado de La Boqueria.
- Sightseeing, we’d especially recommend:
- Casa Batlló
- La Sagrada Familia
- The gothic quarter of Barcelona.
- Wind down on Bogateli Beach.
- Examine the artwork at the Picasso Museum
- Visit Camp Nou if you’re a football (soccer) fan.