Best European capitals worth visiting

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Best European capitals worth visiting Explore European capitals and vote for the ones you would like to visit with family, friends or your partner.

After deciding which are the most beautiful cities in Romania and the cleanest, we decided not to stop there and to discuss the most beautiful European capitals worth visiting at least once, whether with family, friends or your partner. Capitals such as Rome, London, Paris, Prague and Vienna offer many tourist attractions and interesting things to see, but there are more than 40 other capitals worth mentioning.

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Which European capital is worth visiting at least once?

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Rome
Italy
Rome is the capital of Italy and the Lazio region, located on the banks of the Tiber. According to ISTAT, the municipality had 2,747,290 residents on 31 December 2024.
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88.402%
Vienna
Austria
Vienna is the capital of Austria, a city on the Danube known for its imperial palaces and musical tradition. Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and Saint Stephen's Cathedral are among its landmarks. •••
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87.387%
Prague
Czech Republic
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, located on the Vltava River in the historic region of Bohemia. On 31 December 2024, the city had 1,397,880 residents, according to the Czech •••
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Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon, called Lisboa in Portuguese, is the capital of Portugal. The city lies at the Tagus estuary, on the country’s Atlantic coast.
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87.234%
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, but the state's main institutions, the Supreme Court, the government and parliament, are based in The Hague.
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85.522%
London
Great Britain
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, a major political, financial, cultural and artistic center, and one of the world’s most important cities. It is home to numerous •••
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84.830%
Paris
France
Paris is the capital and largest city of France. The city is crossed by the Seine River in northern France, in the middle of the Île-de-France region, also known as the Paris region.
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Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, spread across several islands linked by bridges. Gamla Stan, the old town with narrow streets and colorful façades, contrasts with the city's modern •••
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Vatican City is an independent city-state surrounded by Rome and the seat of the Catholic Church. Saint Peter's Basilica and Square, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are among •••
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86.034%
Copenhagen
Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, a port city known for its canals, bicycles and Scandinavian design. Nyhavn's colorful houses, Amalienborg Palace and Tivoli Gardens are among its •••
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What is in first place?

Rome is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 348 votes for and 43 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Rome, Vienna, Prague. The ranking can change as votes are added.

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