MY SELECTED LIST OF CITIES (PART 6)
Europe
63. Dublin
Republic of Ireland's capital is situated on a bay on the east coast and bordered by Dublin Mountains. Dublin is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, administration and industry. Some attractions in the city are the National Museum of Ireland and Moore Street Market.
Republic of Ireland's capital is situated on a bay on the east coast and bordered by Dublin Mountains. Dublin is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, administration and industry. Some attractions in the city are the National Museum of Ireland and Moore Street Market.
64. Edinburgh
With the looming Edinburgh Castle over the city, Edinburgh is home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. This city is located in Scotland, northern UK. Visitors can go to Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat to enjoy sightseeing.
With the looming Edinburgh Castle over the city, Edinburgh is home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. This city is located in Scotland, northern UK. Visitors can go to Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat to enjoy sightseeing.65. London
This England and UK's largest city is located in southeast England, on the Thames River. Most famous landmarks in the old city are London Bridge, London Eye and the tower clock of Big Ben. In modern part of the city, there stands the iconic Gherkin Tower.
66. Lisbon
This charming Portuguese capital is one of the most stunning and vibrant cities across Europe. It has a very fine temperature and is suitable for you to plan for your holiday. In addition, the historic Tower of Belem and Castelo de Sao Jorge are well worth the visit!
67. Seville
Located in Andalusia, southern Spain, Seville is well-known for flamenco dancing. Several landmarks such as Alcázar castle complex and the 18th-century Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza are enough to attract tourists.
68. Granada
Granada locates at the foot of Sierra Nevada. It is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all the world. The long-time capital of Moorish Andalusia has to offer the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history, with the world-famous "Great Place of Alhambra" at the top of the list.
Granada locates at the foot of Sierra Nevada. It is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all the world. The long-time capital of Moorish Andalusia has to offer the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history, with the world-famous "Great Place of Alhambra" at the top of the list.69. Madrid
With about 6.5 million residents, Madrid boasts as the largest city in Spain. Besides being home to two famous football clubs like Atletico and Real Madrid, the city is famous for its landmarks; the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace of Madrid; the Royal Theatre; the Buen Retiro Park, the 19th-century National Library building and the Golden Triangle of Art.
70. Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe. Sagrada Familia church is one of the city's main sights.
Barcelona is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe. Sagrada Familia church is one of the city's main sights.71. Paris
Besides being France's capital, it is also the nation's largest city. This city, which is described as the 'City of Love', is the world's most visited capital. The city is proud of its many monuments from the iconic Eiffel Tower to the lofty Notre-Dame cathedral and the majestic Arc de Triomphe.
72. Brussels
Founded in 979 AD, Brussels, the capital and the largest city of Belgium, is known for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as its historical and architectural landmarks; such as the historic Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Atomium, and cultural institutions such as La Monnaie and the Museums of Art and History.
73. Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of Netherlands' capital, besides The Hague. Accommodating about 1.3 million people, it is the country's most populated city. The city is famous for its numerous canals, beautiful houses, 'coffee' shops and Red Light District. Some people describe the city as the "Venice of the North" due to its large number of canals which is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
74. Berlin
Set in eastern Germany, Berlin is the capital and largest city in the nation by both area and population. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains to exist. There are some points of interest in the city; Brandenburg Gate, Berliner Fernsehturm Tower and Reichstag Building.
Set in eastern Germany, Berlin is the capital and largest city in the nation by both area and population. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains to exist. There are some points of interest in the city; Brandenburg Gate, Berliner Fernsehturm Tower and Reichstag Building.
75. Munich
This city is located in region of Bavaria, southern Germany. Munich is famous for its beautiful architecture and fine culture. In addition, the city is a major international center of world-class technology and science museums like the Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
This city is located in region of Bavaria, southern Germany. Munich is famous for its beautiful architecture and fine culture. In addition, the city is a major international center of world-class technology and science museums like the Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
76. Warsaw
Stands at east-central of Poland, Warsaw is its capital and largest city. Its old town is famous for landmarks like the Royal Castle and Łazienki Park, while at the new part of the city there are some notable skyscrapers, including Spektrum Tower and Warsaw Spire.
Stands at east-central of Poland, Warsaw is its capital and largest city. Its old town is famous for landmarks like the Royal Castle and Łazienki Park, while at the new part of the city there are some notable skyscrapers, including Spektrum Tower and Warsaw Spire.77. Geneva
Geneva is a city in western Switzerland. Surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, the city has views of enchanting Mont Blanc at French border. This city is a worldwide centre, due to being the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Lake Geneva is also one of its stunning views.
78. Zurich
This Switzerland's largest city is located in north-central Switzerland. Zürich is a powerful global city and among the world's largest financial centres despite having a small population. There are several museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss National Museum, the Kunsthaus and newer Theater 11 in Oerlikon.
This Switzerland's largest city is located in north-central Switzerland. Zürich is a powerful global city and among the world's largest financial centres despite having a small population. There are several museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss National Museum, the Kunsthaus and newer Theater 11 in Oerlikon.79. Vienna
80. Prague
Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock. From being historical capital of Bohemia until the capital of Czech Republic, it is the country's largest city.81. Bratislava
This Slovakian capital is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains. These days, Bratislava is popular with its St. Michael's Gate and the Bratislava Castle. Visitors can also enjoy the sightseeing of the glittering Danube River at night!
82. Budapest
Budapest is known as the capital of Hungary. The city lies alongside the Danube River. Then, the most well-known sight of the capital is the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament building, the biggest building in Hungary with its 268 metres length, holding also the Hungarian Crown Jewels.
Budapest is known as the capital of Hungary. The city lies alongside the Danube River. Then, the most well-known sight of the capital is the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament building, the biggest building in Hungary with its 268 metres length, holding also the Hungarian Crown Jewels.83. Florence
Florence is home to numerous masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a medieval cathedral with its terracotta-tiled red dome. It is a really awe-inspiring sight in the city, located in Tuscany, Italy.
84. Rome
Serves as the capital of the Lazio region, Rome is also Italy's capital city. The city is not only famous for the iconic Colosseum, as the world's smallest country, Vatican City is located inside the city. There stands St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world.
Serves as the capital of the Lazio region, Rome is also Italy's capital city. The city is not only famous for the iconic Colosseum, as the world's smallest country, Vatican City is located inside the city. There stands St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world.85. Venice
Venice is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Uniquely, the city has no roads, but just canals, so people in Venice should use boats called gondolas in order to move from one place to another. Also known as "Queen of the Adriatic", the lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
86. Ljubljana
Lies alongside the curving Ljubljanica River, Slovenia's capital city is on fame for its university population and green spaces, including the sprawling, landscaped and expensive Tivoli City Park. People can view downtown Ljubljana via the Ljubljana Castle on the Castle Hill.
87. Dubrovnik
This city in southern coast of Croatia is facing the Adriatic Sea. Despite not being the nation's capital, Dubrovnik is known for its panoramic views, which people can view the city via historical Walls of Dubrovnik. Today, it is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.
This city in southern coast of Croatia is facing the Adriatic Sea. Despite not being the nation's capital, Dubrovnik is known for its panoramic views, which people can view the city via historical Walls of Dubrovnik. Today, it is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.
88. Athens
Greece's capital city is Athens, which have been one of the nation's important cities since the Ancient Greek era. Many of Classical period’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, therefore the city is considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Some famous landmarks including Acropolis, Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Greece's capital city is Athens, which have been one of the nation's important cities since the Ancient Greek era. Many of Classical period’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, therefore the city is considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Some famous landmarks including Acropolis, Parthenon and Temple of Olympian Zeus.
89. Istanbul
Previously known as Constantinople, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Straddling Asia and Europe across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is a European major powerhouse of its rich history and culture, stunning scenery and magnificent structures. The notable landmarks are Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.
Previously known as Constantinople, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Straddling Asia and Europe across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is a European major powerhouse of its rich history and culture, stunning scenery and magnificent structures. The notable landmarks are Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.
90. Sofia
Bulgaria’s vibrant and youthful capital Sofia. Its stunning landmark, the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral is one of the world’s biggest Orthodox churches. However, a mosque called Banya Bashi Mosque is the proof that there are also Muslims who live in the city.
Bulgaria’s vibrant and youthful capital Sofia. Its stunning landmark, the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral is one of the world’s biggest Orthodox churches. However, a mosque called Banya Bashi Mosque is the proof that there are also Muslims who live in the city.
91. Bucharest
Located in southeastern Romania, Bucharest is the country's capital and commercial hub since 1862. One of its iconic landmarks is the communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building. The city has a plenty of large convention facilities, educational institutes, cultural venues, traditional "shopping arcades" and recreational areas.
Located in southeastern Romania, Bucharest is the country's capital and commercial hub since 1862. One of its iconic landmarks is the communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building. The city has a plenty of large convention facilities, educational institutes, cultural venues, traditional "shopping arcades" and recreational areas.
92. Kiev
Ukraine's capital city is situated near the Dnieper River, in north-central of the country. The city becomes Ukraine's capital since 1934, during the Soviet Ukraine era. Besides being known for its religious architecture, others like secular monuments and history museums are also available.
Ukraine's capital city is situated near the Dnieper River, in north-central of the country. The city becomes Ukraine's capital since 1934, during the Soviet Ukraine era. Besides being known for its religious architecture, others like secular monuments and history museums are also available.
93. Moscow
Accommodating around 15.1 million residents, Russia's capital is being one of the largest European cities, in terms of population. The city plays an important role in Russian history, being its capital since the era of Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Red Square buildings such as Kremlin Wall, St. Basil's Cathedral and Lenin's mausoleum are some attractions for the visitors to go.
Accommodating around 15.1 million residents, Russia's capital is being one of the largest European cities, in terms of population. The city plays an important role in Russian history, being its capital since the era of Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Red Square buildings such as Kremlin Wall, St. Basil's Cathedral and Lenin's mausoleum are some attractions for the visitors to go.
94. Saint Petersburg
Besides being Russia's second largest city, Saint Petersburg is also nicknamed as ''The City of White Nights'', due to its closeness to polar region, where in summer the nights of the city do not get completely dark for a month. The city is home to the Hermitage, one of the world's largest art museums.
Besides being Russia's second largest city, Saint Petersburg is also nicknamed as ''The City of White Nights'', due to its closeness to polar region, where in summer the nights of the city do not get completely dark for a month. The city is home to the Hermitage, one of the world's largest art museums.
95. Tallinn
The Estonian capital is located in northern part of the country, fronting the Gulf of Finland and Baltic Sea. It has close historical ties between cities nearby like Saint Petersburg, Helsinki and Stockholm. Tallinn is also the origin of many international high technology companies, including Skype and Transferwise, making it being listed among the top ten digital cities in the world.
The Estonian capital is located in northern part of the country, fronting the Gulf of Finland and Baltic Sea. It has close historical ties between cities nearby like Saint Petersburg, Helsinki and Stockholm. Tallinn is also the origin of many international high technology companies, including Skype and Transferwise, making it being listed among the top ten digital cities in the world.
96. Helsinki
Finland's capital city is located in southern part of Finland, alongside the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki has one of the highest urban standards of living in the world. In 2011, the British magazine Monocle ranked Helsinki the world's most liveable city in its liveable cities index. There are also several landmarks to visit, such as Suomenlinna (Finnish Castle) and Helsinki Market Square.
Finland's capital city is located in southern part of Finland, alongside the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki has one of the highest urban standards of living in the world. In 2011, the British magazine Monocle ranked Helsinki the world's most liveable city in its liveable cities index. There are also several landmarks to visit, such as Suomenlinna (Finnish Castle) and Helsinki Market Square.
97. Stockholm
With around 1.6 million inhabitants, Sweden's capital has the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Besides known for modern Scandinavian design, Stockholm is often nicknamed as the "shopping capital of the North". The city also owns many attractive places, like Djurgården Island, Grona Lund Amusement Park, Vasa Museum and more!
With around 1.6 million inhabitants, Sweden's capital has the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Besides known for modern Scandinavian design, Stockholm is often nicknamed as the "shopping capital of the North". The city also owns many attractive places, like Djurgården Island, Grona Lund Amusement Park, Vasa Museum and more!
98. Copenhagen
On the coastal islands of Fynn, Zealand and Amager, there sits the capital city of Denmark. Copenhagen is linked to Malmo in southern Sweden via the Öresund Bridge. The most iconic monument is the statue of The Little Mermaid, based on the Fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen. Other attractions including Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens.
On the coastal islands of Fynn, Zealand and Amager, there sits the capital city of Denmark. Copenhagen is linked to Malmo in southern Sweden via the Öresund Bridge. The most iconic monument is the statue of The Little Mermaid, based on the Fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen. Other attractions including Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens.
99. Oslo
Situated in the head of Oslofjord in Norway's southern coast, this Norwegian capital is popular for its green spaces and museums. Besides that, the city is famous for its cutting edge architecture, diverse variety of apartment types. This makes the country always listed among world's top 10 most developed countries. Oslo isn't complete without its famous attractions, like the Vigeland Park, and Viking Ship Museum.
Situated in the head of Oslofjord in Norway's southern coast, this Norwegian capital is popular for its green spaces and museums. Besides that, the city is famous for its cutting edge architecture, diverse variety of apartment types. This makes the country always listed among world's top 10 most developed countries. Oslo isn't complete without its famous attractions, like the Vigeland Park, and Viking Ship Museum.
100. Reykjavik
Reykjavik sits on the southwest coast of Iceland, and it is the nation's capital and largest city. Reykjavik is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. In addition, Reykjavik is one of the coldest capital cities in the world, with average temperature around -5°C most of the time!
Reykjavik sits on the southwest coast of Iceland, and it is the nation's capital and largest city. Reykjavik is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. In addition, Reykjavik is one of the coldest capital cities in the world, with average temperature around -5°C most of the time!
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