Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025
The 30 Most Underrated Cities in Europe
Seasoned travelers let us in on their secret spots, from Norway to Portugal and beyond.
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- Lake OhridSightone of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes
- Church of St. John at KaneoSightcliffside church with history
- Tsar Samuel’s FortressSightadmire stunning vistas
- Ancient Macedonian Theatre of OhridSightdiscover history
- Viva KsantikaRestaurantknown for hearty local cuisine
- Kaj KanevcheRestaurantgo-to for waterfront eateries
- Monastery of Saint NaumSightenchanting monastery across the lake
- Potpesh beachSight
- Kaneo beachSight
- Elsewhere
- Church Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos PassosSightGuimaraes, Portugalin Guimaraes, Portugal
- Saint-Pierre cemeterySightAix-en-Provence, Francewhere Cézanne is buried
- Terrain des PeintresSightAix-en-Provence, Franceoffers same views Cézanne painted
- Villa Saint-AngeHotelAix-en-Provence, Franceeasy stroll to Cézanne sites
- Âma TerraRestaurantAix-en-Provence, Francerun by Pierre Gagnaire, inventive Provençal cooking
- Villa La CosteHotelAix-en-Provence, Franceclose by for art and vineyards
- Tirana PyramidSightTirana, Albaniayouth-focused cultural hub
- Skanderbeg SquareSightTirana, Albaniasit on sofa-esque benches with coffee
- Grand ParkSightTirana, Albaniavast park near city center
- Mount DajtiSightTirana, Albaniaflanks city, offers stellar views
- MullixhiuRestaurantTirana, Albaniaculinary journey through Albania
- Blloku neighborhoodNeighborhoodTirana, Albaniaexperience Tirana nightlife
- RotundaSightThessaloniki, Greecefrescoes
- BovesRestaurantPrato, Italysit outside and watch streets come alive
- Telliskivi Creative CityNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniagraffiti, galleries, dining, fashion
