London, Paris, and even the capital of a dictatorship. The rating of the world's best cities for living, tourism and investment has been published

The best cities in Europe for residents and tourists have been revealed, each of which is included in the annual ranking in terms of prosperity and livability. The most popular destinations on the continent were evaluated by Resonance Consultancy, which took into account factors such as Tripadvisor reviews, education and work opportunities, as well as dozens of other indicators.

More than 180 cities with a population of more than 500,000 were reviewed to determine the top 100 best cities to live, visit and invest in in Europe. For the second year in a row, the ranking was headed by the capital of Great Britain - London. It is reported by the Daily Mail. Interestingly, the capital of the dictatorship, Belarusian Minsk, made it to the top, taking 77th place.

Milan, Italy

Milan, known for its fashion week, attracts tourists looking for the finer things in life. It has also long been the country's financial capital, and investment has continued to strengthen its status as Italy's richest city and one of the richest in Europe.

In 2026, the locals are expecting an influx of sports fans as Italy hosts the Winter Olympics and also has good connections by air, bike, and train.

Istanbul, Turkey

This ancient city on the edge of Europe, where east meets west, is known for its rich history and culture. The ancient monuments in the Turkish capital are expected to be renovated as part of the 100th anniversary of the republic, so more tourists will arrive after the work is completed.

Investments in Galataport, the world's first underground cruise terminal, will also attract travelers. The city has an enviably low cost of living for locals, although real estate prices are rising.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Having gained a reputation in recent years as one of the best cities in Europe when it comes to partying and entertainment, Amsterdam has tried to clean up its act and focus on livability, Resonance suggests.

Smoking cannabis in public places was banned in 2023, and the city launched a "Stay Away" campaign aimed at party tourism, although neither seems to have had much of an impact on the city's popularity. Tourists still choose the Dutch capital for its famous museums and excellent shopping.

Barcelona, Spain

This seaside city attracts people from all over the world due to its stunning location, weather, and unusual architecture. Interestingly, the jewel in its crown, the famous Gouda Church, will be completed in almost a century and a half.

Given the 12 million tourists who traveled to the Spanish city before the pandemic, it is expected that in four years these numbers will rise again to a similar level.

Prague, Czech Republic

The Czech capital will not disappoint visitors with its beauty and cultural offer. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death in 2024, literary walking tours and exhibitions dedicated to the author are being held in the writer's hometown.

Among the attractions are the Chapadlo embankment on the Vltava River, where open-air stages and galleries are installed, as well as the recently renovated and publicly accessible Prague Castle.

Rome, Italy

Resonance describes Rome as an "urban treasure" and emphasizes its "underrated parks and green alleys" and "thousands of portals to the past." According to the companies' analysis, the fourth-ranked city is second only to London in terms of the number of positive global reviews on Tripadvisor.

Berlin, Germany

The German capital is called a haven - a center of tolerance that welcomes people regardless of their background. It is highly regarded as a place to live for foreigners and also attracts vacationers with a selection of museums and other cultural offerings.

In June, the city will also host Euro 2024, the first major football tournament in the country since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Paris, France

The city is set to be the star of the European show this summer as France hosts the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition to serving the millions of visitors expected to visit the French capital this year, the events will benefit its residents.

"With half a decade and billions of dollars invested in preparations for this summer's Olympic Games, Paris has codified a walking, cycling and free lifestyle," Resonance writes.

London, UK

For the second year in a row, London has beaten its European neighbors to the top of the rankings thanks to its offerings for tourists and students. Despite Brexit and other challenges, it also continues to be a major business center that attracts global investment.

Tourists are still flooding into Heathrow and other travel hubs, and London was ranked third on the planet (and first in Europe) among the cities with the highest spending by international travelers in 2022 at €14.88 billion, showing that it continues to be a must-see.

The 100 best cities in the world as of 2024:

1 - London, UK

2 - Paris, France

3 - New York, USA

4 - Tokyo, Japan

5 - Singapore

6 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

7 - San Francisco, USA

8 - Barcelona, Spain

9 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands

10 - Seoul, South Korea

11 - Rome, Italy

12 - Prague, Czech Republic

13 - Madrid, Spain

14 - Berlin, Germany

15 - Los Angeles, USA

16 - Chicago, USA

17 - Washington, DC, USA

18 - Beijing, China

19 - Istanbul, Turkey

20 - Dublin, Ireland

21 - Vienna, Austria

22 - Milan, Italy

23 - Toronto, Canada

24 - Boston, USA

25 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

26 - Budapest, Hungary

27 - Sao Paulo, Brazil

28 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

29 - Stockholm, Sweden

30 - Munich, Germany

31 - Melbourne, Australia

32 - Lisbon, Portugal

33 - Zurich, Switzerland

34 - Seattle, USA

35 - Sydney, Australia

36 - Doha, Qatar

37 - Brussels, Belgium

38 - San Jose, USA

39 - Bangkok, Thailand

40 - Warsaw, Poland

41 - Copenhagen, Denmark

42 - Taipei, Taiwan

43 - Austin, USA

44 - Oslo, Norway

45 - Osaka, Japan

46 - Hong Kong, China

47 - Tel Aviv, Israel

48 - Athens, Greece

49 - Frankfurt, Germany

50 - Vancouver, Canada

51 - San Diego, USA

52 - Orlando, USA

53 - Helsinki, Finland

54 - Miami, USA

55 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

56 - Hamburg, Germany

57 - Brisbane, Australia

58 - Kuwait, Kuwait

59 - Las Vegas, USA

60 - Montreal, Canada

61 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

62 - Shanghai, China

63 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

64 - Auckland, New Zealand

65 - Atlanta, USA

66 - Houston, USA

67 - Busan, South Korea

68 - Philadelphia, USA

69 - Naples, Italy

70 - Denver, USA

71 - Nashville, USA

72 - Manchester, UK

73 - Dallas, USA

74 - Liverpool, UK

75 - Minneapolis, USA

76 - Mexico City, Mexico

77 - Minsk, Belarus

78 - Lyon, France

79 - Portland, USA

80 - Rotterdam, the Netherlands

81 - Bogota, Colombia

82 - Krakow, Poland

83 - Valencia, Spain

84 - Santiago, Chile

85 - Birmingham, UK

86 - New Orleans, USA

87 - Bucharest, Romania

88 - Leeds, United Kingdom

89 - Muscat, Oman

90 - Ottawa, Canada

91 - Cologne, Germany

92 - Charlotte, USA

93 - Calgary, Canada

94 - Nagoya, Japan

95 - Dusseldorf, Germany

96 - Hanoi, Vietnam

97 - Gothenburg, Sweden

98 - Sapporo, Japan

99 - Bilbao, Spain

100 - Baltimore, USA

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