Top 5 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe

1) Venice, Italy

Venice is a city unlike any other. The lights from the venetian homes and marble churches bounce off the canals making the entire town glisten. This sinking city is a masterpiece of engineering and architecture. Venetian beauty can be seen at its best Doge's Palace where oriental inspired Venetian styles are blended with classic gothic architecture to create a look that is uniquely Venetian. Water taxis and gondolas take place of automobiles in this romantic tourist destination.

2) Tallinn, Estonia

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn and it lies on the sparkling Baltic Sea. Famous as a port for Baltic cruises, Tallinn is a gateway to beauty both off its coast and on its own soil. The old town is a medieval glimpse of Tallinn from days of olde and features centuries-old cobblestone streets. At Christmas time, Tallinn is transformed into a winter wonderland and hosts one of the most popular Christmas markets in all of Europe. Tallinn has many museums, cathedrals and art galleries. Colorful buildings, outside eateries, English castles and church towers help to make Tallinn one of Europe's most unique and worthwhile cities to visit.

3) Vienna, Austria

Vienna is home to some of the most beautiful parks in the world. The Vienna State Opera House is a famously beautiful arena for the most celebrated musical performances. Marvel at the wonders of UNESCO world heritage listed Schönbrunn Palace and explore its breathtaking manicured gardens. For some natural beauty, visit nearby Danube Island, where you can go swimming, cycling or simply sit and watch the pretty world go by.

4) San Gimignano, Italy

Located in breath-taking Tuscany, San Giminano features impressive towering building surrounded by Tuscan countryside. The Duomo, an impressive example of Romanesque architecture, houses beautiful altars, chapels, paintings and frescoes. This medieval town is surrounded by a great wall that encompasses the town's fourteen towers of varying heights that make up the landscape of the city.

5) Paris, France

Beautiful gardens, castles, cafes and boulangeries make up the unforgettable capital of France. From atop the world-famous Eiffel Tower the entire city seems so petite and sparkling. The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is an architectural masterpiece of gothic architectural style. Some of the world's most beautiful artistic creations are housed with-in the Louvre Museum in Paris, which is an architectural wonder in its own right. The Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo are just two of the thousands of pieces on display at the Louvre. Paris is the city of romance, and with all of the beautiful art, monuments, architecture, and scenery, it is not hard to understand why.

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