My continuing effort to create guides and subjective opinions of the many cities in Europe. Since its easy to have an opinion of famous places like Paris or Venice, I focus my attention on the less explored places in Central Europe.
| City | Tourism | Preservation | Immersion | Interactivity | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Düsseldorf | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7.5 |
| Heidelberg | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7.5 |
| Trier | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7.5 |
| Aachen | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6.5 |
| Mainz | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6.5 |
| Saarbrücken | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Koblenz | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Cologne | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Mannheim | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Should You Visit Wiesbaden?
For a curious traveler, Wiesbaden offers something that most German cities do not: a beautiful old town. In contrast to its neighboring cities of Mainz and Frankfurt, Wiesbaden offers an entire city of specacular vistas and 19th century atmosphere.
Should You Visit Basel
Basel is a charming and almost provincial counterpoint to the other great cities of the Rhine. Come visit for a beautiful but relaxed atmosphere and good food.
Best Easy Day Trips from Frankfurt
Frankfurt is not an especially pretty city. If you find yourself trapped here, asking, “What can I do?” the best answer is to go somewhere else. I aim to give you a list of places to visit within roughly 60-90 minutes by regional train from Frankfurt Central Station. The destination needed to have a direct…
Should You Visit Siena?
Yes, Siena is what I would describe as “Peak Europe.” It doesn’t get better than this. You can think of Siena as a smaller and more subdued version of Florence. Florence overflows with tourists, who crowd vast avenues lined with marble-clad palaces. In contrast, Siena awaits a smaller crowd meandering through alleyways of sun-baked brick.
Palaces of Paris and Île-de-France
This map outlines the major palaces of the Île-de-France region that are open to the public. I have sorted them roughly by the primary architectural style they represent. While some palaces, such as Versailles and Fontainebleau, are already UNESCO Heritage sites, most of the palaces on this list are worth visiting in their own right.
Should You Visit Florence?
The primary consideration on whether or not to visit Florence is the kind of experience you expect. Modern tourism thoroughly colonized the city, and tourists will vastly outnumber residents in the city center. However, the city offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience art and history in its original context and makes for one of the…
A Guide to the Forgotten Paris
This guide will highlight the main sights that remain from ancient Paris. That is, the traces of France’s medieval kings and courts, which survive today. Designed as a walking tour, everything on this list should is grouped together by location rather than chronology.
Should You Visit Paris?
Yes, but realistic expectations may be required. More tourists will visit Paris in a typical year than any other European city. So objectively, there must be something here worth seeing, right? Let’s take a look at why you may or may not want to visit Paris.
Tricks for Traveling in Germany
Travel across Europe and you will learn many different tricks for navigating each country. From my experience in Germany, I can say that it’s fairly easy and stress-free. However, there are still some things that might surprise you. Here are some points for optimizing your travel in Germany and making the best use of your…
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