Which European city should you visit next?

Europe is a continent with 46 countries. All of those countries have their own history and culture. Therefore, if you plan a trip to Europe, it's incredibly important to think what you want from the trip.

To help you with that, I decided to make a few top lists of European cities on different topics. So, here you go.


TOP 3 CITIES FOR FOOD-LOVERS

1. Naples, Italy: 
The birthplace of pizza is a must-visit destination. There you can discover more of Italian cuisine by testing the pizzas and kinds of pasta. The Mediterranean is next to the city and you can get the most of the city by walking in its beautiful old center. It's also recommended to try the small gelato shops and cafés.

2. Thessaloniki, Greece:
Many who visit Greece visit only Athens, but if you want to get the most of Greek cuisine, Thessaloniki is the place for you. Food is often made from local ingredients and it offers you a healthy Mediterranean cuisine including fish, salads, and vegetables.

3. Copenhagen, Denmark:
In Copenhagen, you get to explore the Nordic cuisine. The must-try dish is Smørrebrød, a Danish open-faced sandwich. They can include fish, shrimp, beef tartar, vegetables and so on. Lately, the city of Copenhagen has lured even more tourists to visit it, so don't wait too long!


TOP 3 CITIES FOR BEACH-LOVERS

1. Dubrovnik, Croatia
The trending country by the Adrian sea offers you beautiful, not-so-crowded beaches. Dubrovnik is the perfect place to combine beach vacation and city holiday since the beaches are right next to the historical old town of Dubrovnik.

2. Nice, France
Nice is the classical (and romantic) beach destination. It offers everything you need. Perfect Mediterranean beaches, a great city to explore the culture, shopping and so on. The only downside is that it's very touristy.

3. Porto, Portugal
This stunning sea-side city is perfect for a person who wants to find a peaceful destination to relax for a while. The Atlantic ocean and its waves make the beaches extremely clean in comparison to the beaches of Mediterranean. Porto is also a popular destination among backpackers since it's not too expensive.


TOP 3 CITIES FOR HISTORY GEEKS

1. Berlin, Germany
Due to the Berlin wall, the city's history is very interesting. The wall that divided Berlin into East Berlin and West Berlin broke down in 1989. It's only a few decades ago and you can see the differences still very clearly between different areas. Berlin offers you a lot of museums and memorials to visit.

2. Athens, Greece
During the years 499 BCC-323BC the Greeks built the base for European culture. Every part of science developed including philosophy, mathematics, physics and so on. Not to mention about art and sports. Athens is a place everybody should visit to gain some more perspective on our everyday life.

3. Istanbul, Turkey
Okay, I know - Istanbul is ónly half in Europe. I have to take it into this list because it has played such a big role in Europe's history. It was the center of Byzantine Empire and it was a melting pot between the Eastern cultures and the Western Roman culture. Byzantine culture is still visible in East Europe, in for example orthodox church.


I hope this post helped you to decide where to travel next! This series might continue later but with different topics :)
-TH