Discover Europe’s Forgotten Cities

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When you decide to go for a trip through Europe, you must face a difficult decision: you can either go mainstream, join the noisy crowds and see all the places you dreamed about for years, or just decide to go freestyle and discover Europe all by yourself. The difference between these two ways of traveling are quite obvious: go mainstream and you are guaranteed all the famous attractions lots of pictures to show off with; dare to adventure off the beaten path and surprise will become your faithful travel companion.

Just about any traveler will know that more than half of the positive travel experiences are actually the consequence of unplanned events. And last, but not least, let us not forget that numerous travel destinations tend to be overrated, while others are laying in their shadow, waiting for the few cast aways to (re)discover them. Today I will present you five of Europe’s most beautiful forgotten cities.

Iasi, Romania

Located in the eastern part of Romania, the city of Iasi is often overlooked by tourists: they are either heading for the capital, towards the solitude of the mountain or the warmth of the beach.  The role played by Iasi in shaping the national identity and giving consistency to Romanian culture (during the 19th century, the city was home to an influential artists and writer’s society) is undeniable. For the traveler not familiarized with the Romanian culture, Iasi is just a wonderful place where one can admire some remarkable churches, beautiful old villas and dozens of museums, memorial houses and art galleries.

Graz, Austria

Slowly rising in the shadow on the glamorous Vienna, Graz is now the second largest city in the country and a widely acclaimed academic center. With a beautifully preserved (and, most important, vehicle free) historic center, more than 10 museums and a prodigious cultural life, it didn’t take much for Graz to be chosen as a ‘European Capital of Culture’ in 2003. Depending on your interests, you might like to see the gigantic, rococo-style opera house, the native village of Arnold Schwarzenegger or the place where Adolf Hitler’s grandma used to work as a maid.

Famagusta, Cyprus

The port of Famagusta has lost much of its medieval glory, when few other European cities could match its high living style and flourishing economy. The modern Famagusta, despite being one one the most prosperous cities in Cyprus, gravitates around magnificent ruins. Visiting the ruins of Famagusta’s old city walls and churches represents a contrasting experience: the sight of the untouched marvels, now on the verge of extinction, is equally soul-lifting and saddening.

Malaga, Spain

Situated in the very heart of Spain’s ‘Costa del Sol’, Malaga is a number one destination for anyone who wants a piece of Spain’s picturesque seaside. But due to the affluence of tourists that come to enjoy these amazing beaches, Malaga is more like a transit city than an attraction itself. Just give Malaga a day from your vacation and you won’t regret: in addition to admiring Picasso’s early works, you’ll also get a chance to taste authentic Andalusian dishes and be amazed by several masterpieces of Moorish architecture.

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