Europe is a beautiful continent filled with wonder and a rich culture that will never cease to amaze the Western world. But where does one begin to start their cultural exploration into this salad bowl of similar, yet drastically different, countries? Let's start where everything seems to happen at once,and visit the top cities in Europe! (As voted by US News)
1. Barcelona: Barcelona contains both the authentically historic and the wildly bizarre. From the tree-lined Las Ramblas to the narrow alleys of Barri Gòtic, the beachside nightclubs and the city's dozens of sacred churches and cathedrals, this city by the sea seems to attract all types: the family, the adventurer, the couple, the backpacker, the culture lover (and more) with an almost overwhelming variety of things to do. You could stay for a few days, but chances are you'll need a whole week to explore.
2. Paris: The city of lights, the city of love, a city of fashion. Paris draws millions of visitors every year with its unforgettable ambiance. Of course, the divine cuisine and vast art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle River Seine rambles through the city, flanked by stately museums, centuries-old churches, and blocks of Rococo- and Neo-classic-design architecture, further enhanced by charming trees and glowing streetlamps. Peppering the Seine's cobbled walks and graceful bridges are impossibly chic Parisians, probably on their way to the market, café or cinema.
3. Rome: Rome, the city of seven hills, enjoyed a mythic beginning. Romulus and Remus (twin brothers who were nursed by a she-wolf and fathered by a war god) reportedly founded the Eternal City. And although historians are a little skeptical about this epic entry into the world, most travelers are absolutely certain that there is something magical about Rome. Whether it's the mystery of the nearby Vatican City or the ghosts of the Colosseum, an afternoon coffee on Piazza Navona or a piled-high plate of pasta at a trattoria, Rome is sure to enchant.
4. Berlin: More than two decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the city is basking in a cultural renaissance that is marking everything from museums to fashion, food and nightclubs. That's not to say that this city has forgotten its dark past; in fact, powerful attractions like the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Topography of Terror and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum are evidence of its steadfast reverence. And yet, Berlin is on the upswing. An afternoon people-watching at a lively café or an all-night dance fest at a hip club will provide you the proof.
5. Budapest: Welcome to Budapest. To put it simply, if you haven't been here, it's time you make plans to do so. This city appeals to many; you can step out of a thermal bath and right into a nightclub (and then back into the bath). You should also save time to savor Budapest's culture, history, and natural beauty. It's more than just the political capital of Hungary—it's also the commercial and cultural nexus.
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