5 Great, but unnoticed cities of Europe worth visiting this summer

Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Berlin, London—these are the European cities widely popular among many tourists. Where to go when all of the major European cities have already been visited? Online hotel booking service Travel Ticker suggests one of these fantastic cities.

Valletta, Malta

Malta itself is a great place to vacation for people who are looking for something new and exciting. The Maltese capital of Valletta, built in the sixteenth century by the St. John Teutonic Order, enchant tourists with its architecture and mysticism. St. Angelo Fort, Hal Saflynio underground necropolis, and the newly built Renzo Piano City Gate are just a few city’s places worth the attention. In addition, by 2018 Valletta is going to become the European Capital of Culture. Delicious Italian food, live music, bars, cafes, and old sixteenth-century buildings merge into a one incredible holiday tale you will never forget!

Wroclaw, Poland

Wroclaw is different than other cities in Poland. This half Polish, half German city is a home to a number of Central European cultures and nations. Around the Oder River situated city, impresses with its islands, bridges, churches, and colorful Old Town. In addition, Wroclaw is this year’s European Capital of Culture, meaning that in this marvelous town you will get a great chance to enjoy many cultural events.

On the other hand, even without the honorable title of Culture’s capital, the city is always buzzing with music, theater and art events. It is always full of students and bars and cafes where you can have your midday coffee. Comers are also fascinated with stunningly inventive bronze sculptures that merged into the streets’ life pretty well too.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatian pearl Dubrovnik has always been an intriguing and lovable tourist city. Established nearby the Adriatic coast in the seventh century, this architectural complex now can be found in numerous different travel top 10 lists, where it is consistently remarked among the most beautiful European cities – Venice, Amsterdam, Florence, Edinburgh, and so on.

Once you are in the town, it is worth visiting the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, where you can find the museum and the oldest working pharmacy in Europe. Equally impressive are Virgin Mary’s Assumption and Dubrovnik’s patron St. Vlahos churches, the oldest synagogue in the European continent, Sponza Palace built in Renaissance style and a few gorgeous Gothic elements. In one of the ancient city fortresses, you can also find the Maritime Museum too, where you can find a huge aquarium with amazing fishes in it.

However, this city became even more popular after the world’s single most watched series called “Game of Thrones.” Series’ developers decided to “establish” a stunning King’s Capital in Dubrovnik. So now in here you can only visit places pictured in the series, but to see the filming of new episodes as well!

Girona, Spain

Thinking: “Why this name is so familiar?” Probably because of the fact, that this is a city where you land with your budget airlines since one of Barcelona’s airport is situated just nearby to this town. And indeed, you should not consider this city as the airport or a bus stop to get to the Catalan capital.

Jazo Club, the world’s best restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, pleasant Costa Brava coastline, ancient buildings, fewer tourists, Jewish history, the mountains, the nearby Andorra and France – do we need more prove that this amazing city is worth exploring?

Even if you fly directly to Barcelona’s main airport, Girona should be your first choice for a short escape from overcrowded with tourists city! You won’t regret it.

Tallinn, Estonia

This is one of the best places for a weekend getaway if you are living or staying somewhere around this amazing ancient city. The beautiful old town, many restaurants, music bars and low prices make this city just perfect for a cheap but fun time abroad.

Here you can learn a lot about history too – both rich medieval times and a bit sadder years of Soviet occupation. But also, you can see and witness with your own eyes how great Tallinn and Estonians are living now since this country’s economics are one of the strongest in the Baltic States region!