As you might expect, the following three cities are not Paris, Barcelona, or Rome. They aren’t the smallest or the most unknown cities ever, but they’re surely not on everyone’s bucket list. And that’s precisely what makes them charming, right? You should expect tourists, but these cities definitely deserve more attention.
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg is far from being an unknown city. In fact, it is one of the largest cities in France and is considered one of the main capitals of the European Union. Known as the seat of important European institutions, such as the European Parliament, Strasbourg is still one of the most visited cities in Europe. The biggest attraction is without any doubt the magical Christmas market that takes place on December 25 every year.
What makes it underrated, then?
Strasbourg is the perfect definition of a European city. A blend of two cultures – French and German, the diversity in the Alsacian region of France is perhaps the strongest and can be seen in every corner of the city. What travelers should be aware of when visiting Strasbourg is the encounter between the past and the present, the old and the modern, coexisting perfectly in this vibrating city.
See how you can spend 24 hours in Strasbourg without missing the essential:
Porto, Portugal
Again, it’s one of the top-rated tourist places in Europe. Travelers absolutely love walking the narrow streets of Porto, having some local pasteis de nata, or visiting the library that supposedly inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter. Yet, with thousands of tourists visiting Porto every year, there is still something missing. What tourists mostly lack in Portugal is the awareness of the unique Portuguese culture. First, Portuguese people don’t speak Spanish. Locals in Porto speak incredibly well English, compared to other Europeans, but they would surely appreciate it if you made an effort to ask for directions in Portuguese. Last but not least, Porto wouldn’t be that underrated if people knew that it can be quite cheap compared to other cities and the locals are perhaps some of the friendliest people you’ll meet in Europe.
Get inspired with the Epic Porto Travel Itinerary for your next trip to Portugal:
Warsaw, Poland
Okay, that the locals are the friendliest, unfortunately, I cannot guarantee you. Just kidding, it’s a stereotype that, most of the time, is not accurate.
Well, you should definitely expect a good time in Warsaw. The architecture, the cultural life, and the safety are some of the features that made me fall in love with this city. The Old Town is the place where one of the most beautiful sunsets can be seen, and music lovers especially appreciate the fact that there are live concerts organized every day in tribute to Chopin.
Check out the Top 3 things you cannot miss in Warsaw:
What city do you find underrated?
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