Five European Cities That You Must Visit In 2017

Edinburgh

The capital of Scotland is one of the most picturesque cities in the whole of the UK. Overlooked by the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle, the city is a combination of towering old architecture combined with elegant Georgian housing – and of course, a great modern shopping area. Edinburgh is worth a visit all year round but gets particularly exciting in the summer, when the Edinburgh Festival descends on the city, the biggest arts festival in the world which fills the streets with actors, artists, comedians and musicians at the Fringe Festival. Just be aware that the city is very expensive during August – but absolutely worth it.

London

No matter what sort of vacation you usually enjoy, London is somewhere that you must experience at some point in your life. One of the most exciting, bustling and diverse cities in the world, it’s a hub of art galleries, theatres, incredible gastronomy and thousands of years of history. Kids will love going to Hamleys, the biggest toy store in the country, and if you’re lucky you might even be able to see the Queen waving out of the window of Buckingham Palace! The British Museum, the National History Museum and the Science Museum are all worth a visit – and, what’s better, is that they’re all entirely free.

Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is often unfairly overlooked by a lot of holidaymakers who choose to vacation in Europe. It’s one of the most beautiful cities on the continent with its cathedrals and twisting cobbled streets. The city has a historical element and is overlooked São Jorge Castle, a medieval ruin that’s one of the city’s main tourist sites, and you’ll also find a lot of incredible architecture within the city itself – book a taxi with booktaxilisbon to get around in style. If you’re interested in food then Lisbon is the ideal destination for you with its traditional cream cakes alongside the native dish of bacalao, which is loved by tourists and locals alike.

Paris

If you want a romantic city break, then look no further: Paris is the place for you. Gloriously picturesque and elegant in its architecture, Paris is home to the art gallery the Louvre, which contains the Mona Lisa, along with the Centre Pompidou, which houses works by Picasso and Matisse, and Monet and Van Gogh paintings at the Musée D’Orsay. If you’re there with your partner you can add your love lock to the famous Pont des Arts, before going to a Parisian boulangerie for a pastry alongside the best coffee of your life, following it up with an evening meal at one of the ninety restaurants with Michelin stars.

Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece, and if you’re remotely interested in history then it’s an absolute must see. The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world, containing Parthenon, which is a former temple completed in 438 BC that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Athens isn’t just about history, though – there are incredible blue skies for a lot of the year combined with incredible night life. It’s any holidaymaker’s dream.

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