Ticked off Europe’s most loved cities? Here’s 7 more to add to your bucket list…
Love Rome? Try Bologna
With ancient artefacts on every corner and famous wonders aplenty, Rome is a busy bucket list favourite. But did you know Bologna is Italy’s foodie capital? The traditional dishes here really are a cut above the rest and once you've had your fill of pasta and local wines, there's plenty to feast your eyes on, too.
Love Berlin? Try Leipzig
Though small, Saxony’s coolest city shares a lot of similarities with Berlin. Leipzig is a magnet for creatives and is filled with small galleries, exhibition spaces and independent stores. Add to that an extensive calendar of events that rivals Berlin's in diversity and scope and you'll find there's plenty to do all year round.
Love Paris? Try Montpellier
Paris isn’t the only city in France where you’ll find stately boulevards, grand squares and galleries galore. La belle vie is just as sweet in the south, where Montpellier will win you over with its terraces lit by twinkling lights, cheap pints of beer and hearty cuisine.
Love Amsterdam? Try Ghent
No one can deny Amsterdam's beauty but just over the border with Belgium you'll find another scenic old city cut through with canals. Ghent matches Amsterdam’s artsy creativity, while also being home to the kind of relaxed historic centre that has become a distant memory for its Dutch double.
Love Prague? Try Riga
Like Prague, Latvia’s capital offers a blend of mediaeval streets and 20th-century architecture, alongside superb museums and nightlife. Unlike Prague, it also offers spectacular sandy beaches within easy reach of the city’s historic centre.
Love Vienna? Try Graz
Often referred to as Vienna in miniature, Graz is Austria’s second-largest city and its culinary capital. There’s plenty of old-world grandeur to rival Vienna, but in between princely palaces and Renaissance courtyards sit innovative modern creations like the alien-esque Modern Art Museum.
Love Madrid? Try Bilbao
Madrid is Spain’s age-old capital of culture, but Bilbao has brushed off its reputation as a gritty industrial port and is ready to take on the big guns. Spend a weekend here exploring alternative art and irresistible food.
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