Top 5 Tourist Destinations in Europe

We have lots of fascinating destinations in Europe as the region is popular among several tourists for its vibrant cities — places loved for their architecture, museums, restaurants, and nightlife.

If you are gung-ho about making a trip to one or more European countries but are finding it a bit difficult to choose a place to visit, that’s perfectly understandable given the large number of attractive sites on this continent. To help you simplify the process, we have handpicked the top 5 tourist destinations in Europe. 

Please note: These places are not arranged in any particular order.

#1. Braga (Portugal)

For thousands of years, Braga has always been an attractive site for travelers and tourists alike all around the world. It’s not so far from Portugal’s second largest city Porto (just an hour by train) and is a charming and sparkling, which is constantly full of life.

If you are looking to enjoy your vacation in a friendly and warm atmosphere, this city will give you the best of experience as you engage in a variety of captivating activities during your tour.

Strolling through its shopping streets, you will find the beauty of its Gothic Cathedral wondrous. If you want to dance, laugh, explore, and share unforgettable moments, Braga is a great place.

It hosts fantastic events throughout the year. Even Europe’s biggest White Night is held in the city, which is loaded with tons of street concerts.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, the Hungarian capital city, is a top tourist destination in Europe, which receives thousands of visitors from all walks of life, coming from all over the world. You will find the city setting stunning, designed with a rich architectural & historical heritage.

Budapest has an unrivaled blend of culture, blooming gastronomy, world heritage sights, and beneficial thermal waters. The most popular place in the city, the pearl of the Danube isn’t just among Europe’s best destinations, but also among the world’s most beautiful and safest cities. 

You can take a trip to this city to enjoy the elegance of Paris, the charm of Porto, and the rich architectural heritage of Vienna.

Metz, France

Metz is one of the most attractive places to visit in France. It is a favorite destination for artists and travelers all over the world. Popular cultural institutions, such as the Pompidou Centre, and famous designers, like Philippe Starck, have chosen Metz as the site to launch their projects.

Apart from that, Metz houses investors and start-ups firms based in the city for years. The destination is located in the north-eastern part of France and just 1 hour, 22 minutes by train from French capital Paris.

Due to its combination of boisterous shopping streets and cool riverside walks, it is perfect for cyclists, pedestrians, and those seeking amusement & relaxation.

Monte Isola, Italy

Situated on Lake Iseo (only 120 minutes from Milan), this island is arguably among Italy’s most beautiful destinations. It provides you with the best of Lombardy on a couple of square kilometers.

Monte Isola attracts travelers and tourists from all around the world and has inspired renowned artists, like Cristo, that decided to build one of his most charming artistic installations there.

It is ideal for lovers, families, hikers, and people looking to relax and feel human warmth, authenticity, and respect for nature. In Monte Isola, you will have an opportunity to explore local crafts, fishing nets, in addition to local produce, like fish in oil, salami, extra virgin olive oil, wild asparagus, sun dried sardines, fresh tomatoes as well as perches.

Poznan, Poland

The last but not the least is Poznan, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Poland. It is great for travelers and tourists, who like history, castles, and the likes, as the city boasts awesome Renaissance style town hall, along with huge medieval-like castle and colorful facades of Stary Rynek (which is called the Old Market Square).

A visit to Poznan also allows you to explore charming arts and do some shopping. “Stary Browar” (also referred to as Old Brewery) is among the world’s trendiest shopping centers and business art centers.  

Wrapping up, apart from the top 5 destinations in Europe highlighted above, other great places in this region include London (England), Geneva (Switzerland), Malaga (Spain), Florence (Italy), and tons of others.