While Europe’s best cities are often judged on their ancient history, intricate architecture, unrivalled art scene or amazing restaurants, sometimes what makes a place so great are its people. So, in no particular order, read on for the friendliest cities in Europe according to votes by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.
Getty ImagesAntwerp, BelgiumNow read: A local’s guide to Antwerp
Getty ImagesBaden Baden, GermanyNow read: A local’s guide to Germany
Getty ImagesBaku, AzerbaijanNow read: Why Baku is Azerbaijan’s coolest city
Getty ImagesBelfast, Northern IrelandNow read: A local’s guide to Northern Ireland
Getty ImagesBilbao, Spain
Getty ImagesBled, SloveniaNow read: A local’s guide to Slovenia
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Getty ImagesToledo, Spain
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Source: cntraveller.com