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.
in Guimaraes, Portugal
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- Church Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos PassosSightin Guimaraes, Portugal
- Elsewhere
- 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
- Lake OhridHostelOhrid, North Macedoniaone of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes
- Church of St. John at KaneoSightOhrid, North Macedoniacliffside church with history
- Tsar Samuel’s FortressSightOhrid, North Macedoniaadmire stunning vistas
- Ancient Macedonian Theatre of OhridSightOhrid, North Macedoniadiscover history
- Viva KsantikaRestaurantOhrid, North Macedoniaknown for hearty local cuisine
- Kaj KanevcheRestaurantOhrid, North Macedoniago-to for waterfront eateries
- Monastery of Saint NaumSightOhrid, North Macedoniaenchanting monastery across the lake
- 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
- Potpesh beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia
- Kaneo beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia