Top 10 Lesser Known European Cities You Must See!

Many people are passionate about travel. But many people tend to visit cities that are common tourist attractions. Cities like Paris, London, or New York are always high up on bucket lists. But, the lesser popular cities usually hold a charm unlike the mega tourist attractions. Here is a list of 10 lesser popular European cities that you should definitely visit.

1.  Brasov, Romania: A city located in the heart of historic Transylvania. It even houses Dracula's Castle.  It has narrow Eastern European streets and Medieval architecture worth seeing for a trip through time.

2. Metz, France: This city resides on the border of Luxembourg and France. It is also an ancient city one inhabited by knights centuries ago. It also houses Medieval architecture and is home to the 3rd tallest Cathedral in  France.

3. Gdansk, Poland: An ancient port town full of maritime culture. It was also built by knights centuries ago. It has a lot of boating and ancient architecture as well.

4. Edinburgh, Scotland: This is city was built upon the remains of extinct volcanoes. This was also the city where JK Rowling came up with Harry Potter. It is brimmed with Scottish culture and incredible castles.

5. Bucharest, Romania: This city is the capital of Romania and is a mix of Paris and Berlin. It is filled with museums and unique architecture.

6. Wells, UK: This is a very small city with a small town vibe. The population hovers at 10,000. It also filled with culture and a more preserved old fashioned vibe.

7. Rouen, France: This city if the capital of the Normandy region of France and is also located along the Seine River. It is influential, wealthy, filled with cobbled lanes, and small museums. It was also the spot where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. This town features some of the best Gothic architecture.

8. Lucerne, Switzerland: This city has fairytale-like architecture and wooden bridges with Medieval origins. It basks under snow capped mountains and is filled with small markets and festivities.

9. Dusseldorf, Germany: A trendy blend of old and new. This city is filled with cafes, clubs, and museums, along with 12th century old ruins.

10. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg: This city is sandwiched between France and Germany. It is also filled with cafes, cobbled lanes, Medieval History, and culture. It is a small city that has impeccable public transportation. As a bonus it also has palaces and castles to visit.

Now you know of the underrated gems hidden in Europe. Did you just add any to your bucket list?

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