Europe, also known as the “Old Continent”, is certainly one of the most popular destinations for tourists from all over the world. It will be its cities so rich in history, or the white mountains of the Alpine arc or the mild climate of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea , but still today, when it comes to choosing the destination for a holiday, Italy, France, Spain and so on continue to exert a great fascination especially on those who, on their journey, seek first of all the pleasure of discovery.
If you too are a traveler who likes to discover less traveled places, here is the list of the 20 places to see in Europe : an extract of the ranking drawn up by the blog undertaking.net.
Destination Best time of year Nice, France Spring / Summer
Innsbruck, Austria Winter
Berlin, Germany Spring / Summer
Amalfi Coast, Italy All year round
Copenhagen, Denmark Spring / Summer
Prague, Czech Republic Spring / Summer
Ibiza, Spain Summer
Lisbon, Portugal All year round year
Cyclades Islands, Greece Summer
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco All year round
Estonia Spring / Summer
Vatican City All year round
Amsterdam, Netherlands Spring
Dubrovnik, Croatia Spring / Summer
Florence, Italy All year round
County Kerry, Ireland Spring / Summer
Granada, Spain All year round
Lisse, Netherlands Spring
Turin, Italy All year round
Edinburgh, Scotland Summer
20 – Nice, France
Nice is the most important resort on the Cote d’Azur : it offers wide sandy beaches for relaxing and swimming, trendy bars and restaurants. If you like to stroll among typical bars and markets, do not give up a visit to the “Old Nice”, the oldest part of the city which is located behind the port. Its typical streets and narrow alleys that open into the Cours Saleya, the most cheerful and lively square in the city, are suggestive, where among the historical and architectural details it is also possible to shop at the market on fruit, vegetable stalls, typical products of the area and spices
The famous Promenade des Anglais, seven kilometers long, runs along the suggestive sea of ​​Nice and reaches the airport: it is the perfect place to stroll in total relaxation or to enjoy a bike ride along the cycle path.
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- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: starting from € 61.73 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b starting from € 67.00 per room – look at the offers
19 – Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck is the capital of the Austrian Tyrol : in addition to the snow-covered slopes, a true paradise for winter sports lovers, it also offers numerous palaces, museums and architectural works such as the Golden Roof, symbol of the city. Numerous markets are also held in Innsbruck during the Christmas period .
It is perhaps the most “Italian” of the Austrian cities, thanks to its proximity to the Italian border. Precisely this makes it the ideal destination for a short-term trip out of town, excellent for weekends.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Innsbruck
- Recommended period : Winter
- Low cost flights: starting from € 63.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 79.00 per room – see the offers
18 – Berlin, Germany
Berlin is also called the City of Museums , due to its numerous museums that house archaeological finds and artistic works of great historical and architectural value. Its troubled history has left its mark, enriching every corner of the city with charm: do not miss the Brandenburg Gate, the first symbol of the greatness of the Prussian Empire and then of the separation due to the Berlin Wall. Of course, don’t miss the Holocaust memorial and the walk along the Berlin Wall , with the famous section full of murals known as the East Side Gallery.
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- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: from € 33.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 64.00 per room – see the offers
17 – Amalfi Coast, Italy
Driving along the Amalfi Coast reserves the viewer unique emotions: the spectacle of the sea joins in fact the encounter with extremely suggestive places such as the small villages of Vietri and Cetara, and the wonderful towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello .
How to give up stopping in one of the bars along the way to enjoy a tasty granita prepared with local lemons
SEE ALSO : What to see on the Amalfi Coast
- Recommended period : All year round
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b starting from € 67.00 per room – look at the offers
16 – Copenhagen, Denmark
The name Copenhagen means Merchants’ Port and in fact the city develops entirely on the sea, so much so that it deserves the nickname of Venice of the North. Among the places of interest, in addition to the splendid Tivoli Gardens, there are also the Cathedral, castles and historic buildings. The symbol of the city is the famous statue of the Little Mermaid , located at the entrance to the port.
SEE ALSO : what to see in Copenhagen
- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: from € 33.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 73.00 per room – see the offers
15 – Prague, Czech Republic
Prague can be considered to all intents and purposes as the mother of all cities: you will be captivated by the soaring baroque architecture of the Stare Mesto, the Old Town, by its bridges and by the pastel colors of the houses of the Golden Lane , near the Castle in Mala Strana.
A visit to Josevof, the Jewish Quarter, and to the Charles Bridge, erected in the first half of the 1300s by Charles IV, King of Bohemia, are not to be missed.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Prague
- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: starting from € 33.48 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 51.00 per room – see the offers
14 – Ibiza, Spain
The Balearic archipelago, with the splendid Palma, Ibiza and Formosa, is certainly one of the favorite summer destinations for young people and families in search of white beaches, crystal clear waters and endless fun and entertainment. Ibiza in particular is considered the island of nightlife with its many clubs and discos open until dawn: if you still have the strength to practice water sports, make a bet at Cala Llonga or Calo Des Moros, or at the Es Figueral beach, where you will find everything you need for snorkeling, water skiing and windsurfing.
SEE ALSO : Ibiza: where it is, when to go and what to see
- Recommended period : Summer
- Low cost flights: from € 43.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 79.00 per room – see the offers
13 – Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, destroyed several times by the earthquake, has been rebuilt respecting the oldest architecture and styles in order to maintain its charm as a city with a thousand cultures and traditions. The Sao Jorge Castle, the Jeronimo Monastery and the Belem Tower are examples of older architecture; Praca Marques de Pombal, on the other hand, was built in more recent times as a tribute to the nobleman who rebuilt the city after the terrible earthquake of 1755; the Monument of the Discoveries on the Tagus River was instead built in 1960 to celebrate the many navigators of Portuguese origin who sailed the seas of the world with their ships.
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- Recommended period : All year round
- Cheap flights: Low cost return flights from € 47.01 – Find out more
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per room – see the offers
12 – Cyclades Islands, Greece
The Cyclades is an archipelago made up of as many as 22 islands that lie gently on the Aegean, southwest of the Peninsula. The best known are Mikonos, Ios and Santorini , each with its own particularities.
Thera or Santorini is a volcanic island originating from the implosion of the caldera of an underwater volcano: this gives it a mysterious and magical aspect especially at sunset, when the sea seems to dive into the middle of the ancient crater.
SEE ALSO : Cyclades Islands – when to go, which one to see and how much it costs
- Recommended period : Summer
- Low cost flights: starting from € 73.15 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 62.00 per room – see the offers
11 – Montecarlo, Principality of Monaco
Montecarlo is a city that attracts above all lovers of luxury and lavish life: it is undeniable, however, that this town of the Principality of Monaco represents a pearl from the point of view of the architecture of its buildings, perfectly set in a narrow arm of coast between the sea and the mountains. If you like to try your luck at the Casino, as long as you have the necessary means to pay for the hotel and return home.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Montecarlo
- Recommended period : All year round
- Low cost flights: Flights to Nice (16 km) from € 61.73 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 87.00 per room – see the offers
10 – Tallinn, Estonia
That of the Baltic countries, represented by Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, is almost certainly a less known Europe, but certainly interesting above all from a naturalistic and artistic point of view.
Unesco declared Tallinn’s Old Town a World Heritage Site in 1997. Its medieval charm and lively soul make it the jewel of Tallinn that is absolutely worth a visit. Vanallinn, as this part of the city is called, is characterized by cobbled streets, beautiful colorful buildings, churches and impressive buildings.
In particular, at the Lahemaa National Park a few kilometers from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, you can admire the Jagala Falls, renamed as the Niagara Falls of the Baltic countries.
SEE ALSO : What to see absolutely in Tallinn
- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: starting from € 59.04 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per room – see the offers
9 – Vatican City, Italy
Although Vatican City is in fact an autonomous state , many associate it with the beauties of Rome and Italy: to fully enjoy its wonders it could take a whole day starting with a visit to the Vatican Museums to finish at the splendid frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel .
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- Recommended period : All year round
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 86.00 per room – see the offers
8 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, and known to all for being a metropolis with a modern mentality, but what sometimes fades into the background are its charm and originality: made up of over 100 canals united by over 600 bridges and islands , it offers the visitor a unique landscape.
In the summer, both tourists and citizens can travel by bike along the streets that cross the canals, while in winter, for the more athletic, it is possible to wear skates to whiz on the frozen water.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Amsterdam
- Recommended period : Spring / Summer.
- Low cost flights: from € 49.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 64.00 per room – see the offers
7 – Dubrovnik, Croatia
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the historic center of Dubrovnik , Croatia, boasts truly admirable architecture, dominated by ancient walls.
Everyone really agrees Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and one of the most crowded Croatian towns par excellence. Thanks to the clear beaches, the unbridled nightlife, the monuments and the surrounding islands
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- Recommended period : Spring / Summer.
- Low cost flights: starting from € 35.72 – look at the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 59.00 per room – see the offers
6 – Florence, Italy
During a visit to Italy you cannot miss a stop in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and a city of timeless charm for its churches, squares and historic buildings.
After Brunelleschi’s Dome, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, treat yourself to an afternoon of art at the Uffizi Gallery, where you can admire Botticelli’s greatest masterpieces.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Florence
- Recommended period : All year round
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 54.00 per room – see the offers
5 – County Kerry, Ireland
Ireland with its capital Dublin is certainly a magical place, but we want to recommend an alternative destination here: County Kerry , which winds on the Atlantic Ocean, where the town of Ballybunion, where the largest and most particular golf course in the world has been built.
- Recommended period : Spring / Summer
- Low cost flights: Flights to Shannon (80 km from County Kerry) from € 290.97 – see offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 79.00 per room – see the offers
4 – Granada, Spain
Granada, the capital of Andalusia, is known throughout the world for flamenco and gypsy traditions: it also contains numerous architectural wonders, such as the Alhambra palace, built during the Moorish period.
SEE ALSO : What to see absolutely in Granada
- Recommended period : All year round
- Low cost flights: starting from € 43.71 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per room – see the offers
3 – Lisse, Netherlands
Despite being a very small town, Lisse is to all intents and purposes the capital of Holland’s floriculture : Keukenhorf is in fact one of the largest gardens in Europe where bulbous flowers are grown. But be careful because it is only open two months of the year, in spring.
- Recommended period : Spring
- Cheap flights: Flights to Amsterdam (32 km) from € 49.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 59.00 per room – see the offers
2 – Turin, Italy
Often overlooked in traditional routes, Turin is instead a city that reserves a thousand surprises for its visitors. From the Egyptian Museum to the many symbolic palaces of the historical events of the Risorgimento and Bourbon periods, Turin is certainly an essential destination for lovers of history and art; for gourmands, we recommend a stop at the historic Caffe Fiorio also loved by Cavour and Nietzsche.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Turin
- Recommended period : All year round
- Low cost flights: starting from € 37.00 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 52.00 per room – see the offers
1 – Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh as well as the capital is also one of the oldest cities in Scotland , whose castle along with other buildings in the historic center is declared a World Heritage Site. Every year, in August, it hosts the Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world, in which artists and groups from all over the world participate as there are no limits for participation.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Edinburgh
- Recommended period : August
- Low cost flights: from € 34.98 – check the offers
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 62.00 per room – see the offers
