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A coastal town with white-washed buildings, a rocky coastline, and a clear blue sea.
A castle perched on a cliff overlooking a cityscape at sunset.
A coastal town with red-roofed buildings, a rocky breakwater, and boats in the water.
A coastal town with a prominent church, a stone bridge, and boats on the water.
A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats, clear turquoise water, and a mountainous backdrop.

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Popular cities in Europe

Two red double-decker buses on a city street with historic buildings in the background.
London
Known for Museums, Theaters and Historical
London is dizzyingly vast, thrillingly cosmopolitan and packed with culture at every turn; there is no other city quite like it.

Reasons to visit

  • Hyde Park
  • Big Ben
  • Piccadilly Circus
The Eiffel Tower with a clear blue sky in the background.
Paris
Known for Cafes, Museums and Art
Wander around the café-lined streets or ascend to the top of one of the city’s main attractions for breathtaking panoramic views of France’s romantic capital.

Reasons to visit

  • Disneyland® Paris
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Louvre Museum
Ancient ruins with columns and a large dome structure.
Rome
Known for Historical, Cathedrals and Museums
Stand in awe of the ancient ruins, legendary artworks and breathtaking cityscapes that make Italy’s capital so alluring.

Reasons to visit

  • Colosseum
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
A cityscape at dusk with a roundabout, historic buildings, and a central fountain.
Barcelona
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Museums
Modernist art and Gothic architecture create a stunning backdrop in the Catalan capital, where sublime food and a sophisticated nightlife scene await.

Reasons to visit

  • Sagrada Familia
  • La Rambla
  • Port de Barcelona
A historic building with ornate architecture and a dome, surrounded by modern buildings and a busy street with light trails from moving vehicles.
Madrid
Known for Museums, Art and Theaters
The Spanish capital is not all hustle and bustle; nibble tapas in a cobbled square, visit ancient churches, or relax in one of Madrid’s spacious parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Gran Via
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Bernabéu Stadium
A tram on tracks, a busy street with cars and pedestrians, and historic buildings with ornate architecture.
Milan
Known for Cathedrals, Museums and Art
One of Europe’s biggest cities is also home of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, global fashion brands and one of the largest churches in the world.

Reasons to visit

  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Cathedral of Milan
  • San Siro Stadium

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