5 Underrated European City Trips

Who doesn’t love a fabulous city trip? Cities have it all: food, culture, art, architecture, and history, rolled into one convenient destination. But with many major European capitals succumbing to overtourism in recent years, overcrowding, noise and pollution have downgraded the quality of life for local residents as well as made authentic travel experiences harder to come by. 

As you plan your travels for the coming year, we invite you to consider these underrated alternatives to the most popular capitals on the Continent. So pack your Salties, slip off the beaten track—and let your sense of adventure be your guide.