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20 uncrowded European cities worth a visit

Published 5:22 AM EDT, Tue July 23, 2019
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<strong>Orange, France</strong>: Located in the south east of France, this beautiful city boasts the best preserved Roman theater in Europe, built in the first century C.E.
Orange, France: Located in the south east of France, this beautiful city boasts the best preserved Roman theater in Europe, built in the first century C.E.
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<strong>Norwich, England: </strong>One of the most complete medieval cities in the UK, Norwich is home to a Norman castle as well as an 11th-century cathedral.
Norwich, England: One of the most complete medieval cities in the UK, Norwich is home to a Norman castle as well as an 11th-century cathedral.
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<strong>Aarhus, Denmark:</strong> The second largest city in Denmark boasts a towering cathedral and the ARoS Art Museum (pictured), which features a rainbow panorama walkway.
Aarhus, Denmark: The second largest city in Denmark boasts a towering cathedral and the ARoS Art Museum (pictured), which features a rainbow panorama walkway.
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<strong>Antwerp, Belgium:</strong> Dubbed the diamond capital of the world, Antwerp has a skyline dominated by the stunning Cathedral of Our Lady.
Antwerp, Belgium: Dubbed the diamond capital of the world, Antwerp has a skyline dominated by the stunning Cathedral of Our Lady.
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<strong>The Hague, Netherlands: </strong>This low-key alternative to Amsterdam boasts some of the Netherlands' best architecture as well as a network of scenic canals.
The Hague, Netherlands: This low-key alternative to Amsterdam boasts some of the Netherlands' best architecture as well as a network of scenic canals.
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<strong>Sarajevo, Bosnia: </strong>Set against the backdrop of the Dinaric Alps, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital intermingles Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences.
Sarajevo, Bosnia: Set against the backdrop of the Dinaric Alps, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital intermingles Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences.
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<strong>Pristina, Kosovo:</strong> Europe's youngest capital is a wonderfully quirky, under-the-radar city with plenty to see and do.
Pristina, Kosovo: Europe's youngest capital is a wonderfully quirky, under-the-radar city with plenty to see and do.
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<strong>Malmo, Sweden: </strong>The third largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg, Malmo is connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge.
Malmo, Sweden: The third largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg, Malmo is connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge.
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<strong>Aberdeen, Scotland: </strong>Home to dramatic ruined fortress Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen is often referred to as "The Flower of Scotland" thanks to its greenery.
Aberdeen, Scotland: Home to dramatic ruined fortress Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen is often referred to as "The Flower of Scotland" thanks to its greenery.
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<strong>Bern, Switzerland: </strong>The Swiss capital features an historic Old Town that's been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bern, Switzerland: The Swiss capital features an historic Old Town that's been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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<strong>Wroclaw, Poland:</strong> One of the oldest cities in Poland, the capital of Lower Silesia was a European Capital of Culture in 2016.
Wroclaw, Poland: One of the oldest cities in Poland, the capital of Lower Silesia was a European Capital of Culture in 2016.
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<strong>Tbilisi, Georgia:</strong> This capital city offers plenty of historic sights such as the famous Metekhi Church, which dates back to the 13th century.
Tbilisi, Georgia: This capital city offers plenty of historic sights such as the famous Metekhi Church, which dates back to the 13th century.
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<strong>Minsk, Belarus: </strong>Dominated by Stalinist brutalist architecture, the Belarusian capital is another fascinating city that's usually relatively crowd-free.
Minsk, Belarus: Dominated by Stalinist brutalist architecture, the Belarusian capital is another fascinating city that's usually relatively crowd-free.
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<strong>Yerevan, Armenia:</strong> One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, the Armenian capital's history dates back over 2,800 years.
Yerevan, Armenia: One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, the Armenian capital's history dates back over 2,800 years.
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<strong>Cluj-Napoca, Romania:</strong> The unofficial capital of the Transylvanian historical region, Cluj-Napoca is filled with fascinating Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania: The unofficial capital of the Transylvanian historical region, Cluj-Napoca is filled with fascinating Baroque and Gothic architecture.
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<strong>Debrecen, Hungary: </strong>Home to the biggest reformed church in Hungary, this relaxed city serves as a less crowded alternative to capital Budapest.
Debrecen, Hungary: Home to the biggest reformed church in Hungary, this relaxed city serves as a less crowded alternative to capital Budapest.
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<strong>Ankara, Turkey: </strong>Formerly known as Angora, Ankara is the second largest city in Turkey after Istanbul, but decidedly less crowded.
Ankara, Turkey: Formerly known as Angora, Ankara is the second largest city in Turkey after Istanbul, but decidedly less crowded.
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<strong>Plovdiv, Bulgaria: </strong>The first Bulgarian city chosen as a European Capital of Culture, Plovdiv is home to a colorful Old Town and a Roman amphitheater.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria: The first Bulgarian city chosen as a European Capital of Culture, Plovdiv is home to a colorful Old Town and a Roman amphitheater.
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<strong>Trondheim, Norway: T</strong>he historic Viking capital is Norway's third largest city after Oslo and Bergen, but decidedly less busy.
Trondheim, Norway: The historic Viking capital is Norway's third largest city after Oslo and Bergen, but decidedly less busy.
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<strong>Turin, Italy: </strong>The capital of the Piedmont region is home to incredible sights like the Mole Antonelliana and Piazza Castello.
Turin, Italy: The capital of the Piedmont region is home to incredible sights like the Mole Antonelliana and Piazza Castello.
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