The second-largest country in Europe after Russia also borders it to the east and north-east, which means that it’s located in Eastern Europe. Ukraine isn’t exactly the first country that comes to mind when you plan to make your next trip, but it’s still home to some magnificent landmarks. Even though the country is one …
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The second most populous metropolitan area in Belgium after its capital Brussels is one of Europe’s major port cities. The fact that Antwerp is only situated about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Brussels and that both areas have around 1.2 million and 2.5 million inhabitants respectively tells you everything about the population density in Belgium. The city is located on …
The most populous city in Scotland isn’t the country’s capital but a city located not too far to the west of Edinburgh in a region called the West Central Lowlands. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow grew from being a small village to the biggest seaport in Scotland and the 4th-most populous …
The capital of the province of West Flanders is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belgium. Hoards of tourists from the United States to Japan line up to visit the picturesque medieval city center of this fascinating place. Located in the utmost western part of the country, Bruges gained influence during the …
Milan is the largest city in northern Italy and the capital of the Lombardy region. Only the city of Rome is larger than Milan as well, and its metropolitan area is the 4th-largest in the European Union with over 5.27 million inhabitants. Apart from being a large city, it’s also the leading city in various …
Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the northeast of Spain. Its metropolitan area is home to nearly 5 million people which makes it the 5th-largest metropolitan area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. The city is also filled with historical buildings, many of which …
The city of Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century and is, therefore, the home of the most important government buildings in the country. This also means that many of the most famous buildings in Edinburgh are related to government institutions of both the present and past. There are, however, plenty …
London was founded as Londinium by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago and has been one of the most important cities in the world ever since. Built on the banks of the River Thames, it was the biggest city in the world for extended periods. It’s home to nearly 9.5 million inhabitants in its metropolitan …
Rome is one of those cities that simply breathes history. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to a big open-air museum full of historical landmarks and monuments. The city is located in the western part of Central Italy and has a population of over 2.8 million inhabitants within its city proper. This makes it the …
Paris is one of those cities that make you feel as if you’re walking into history lane. Every building appears to be telling you a story. The original settlement that would become this fascinating city was first mentioned by Julius Caesar who referred to it as “Luteciam Parisiorum” or “Lutetia of the Parisii,” with Parisii …