5 Top European City Breaks Which Never Fail To Impress

We are always hearing about up and coming new travel destinations which are becoming must see places. This is great for exploring new cities but what about those situations when you need a banker of a holiday’  If you want a trip that will take your partner’s breath away and leave the camera’s memory card full have a look at these wonderful destinations. Millions of annual tourists can’t be wrong about the top European city breaks.

1. Paris. The mere mention of the name brings the Eiffel Tower, berets, great food and the Arc De Triomphe to mind. For many, many tourists this is the city to visit. Even if it is somewhere you had never really thought about going to there is little chance of you not being spellbound by the magic of the French capital. No wonder it was voted the world’s best city “brand” in 2009^[1].
2. Rome. Walking through the ancient streets of Rome is like walking into a history book. The Vatican, the Coliseum and the Pantheon are just some of the huge number of stunning attractions here. A short break will leave you keen to see more than you could possibly fit in.
3. London. Even if you live in the UK or Ireland going to London can be like going to a foreign country. The multi cultural mix and the fast pace of life make it completely unlike anywhere else on the islands. With such an extensive list of top sights to work through you can be sure of a return trip.
4. Amsterdam. This is just a short trip for most of us and it makes for a fine break. There is a lot to do in the city and hiring a bike to explore the countryside is another fine option.
5. Madrid. The Spanish capital is the greenest in Europe^[2]. There are lots of fine parks to explore as well as the famous food and sport.

When you are planning a quality trip don’t neglect these top European city breaks just because you might have a feeling of over familiarity. Even if you have seen these cities hundreds of times on the television there is nothing like being there and breathing in the air and the history for yourself.