Underrated European Cities You Must Visit When Europe is talked about, the first things or places that people think of are Paris, London, Barcelona, Milan, or Rome. These countries are the most popular in the region. Tourists mostly visit Eiffel Tower in Paris, Buckingham Palace in London, and attractive shopping centers in Milan. But actually Europe is more than just that. There are other great, fabulous, and beautiful European cities that people are not aware of it. 

Here is a list of 5 underrated European cities for first-time travelers.
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1. Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht is one of the country's oldest cities that is worth a visit. The city of Utrecht is home to beautiful churches, old university, and canals. One of  its main attractions is the Oude Gracht (Old Canal) which runs through the medieval center.  

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2. Lyon, France
Lyon, France is considered to be the gastronomic or food capital of the country. The city has Michelin starred restaurants and greatest chefs in the Europe. In the city, you will feel heaven on earth as French cuisine will taste the best. 


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3. Dresden, Germany
Dresden is located in a valley on the River Elbe. This is what Dresden looks like at night. The city is also a home to different art collections, popular music ensembles, and important buildings from different architectural periods which were actually established after the destruction of World War II. 


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4. Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe. The city was known as Reval from the 13th century until the 1920s. In 2011, Tallinn became a European Capital of Culture, along with Turku, Finland. This means that the city has a lot to offer especially when it comes to the cultural aspect.

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5. Faro, Portugal
Faro is the southernmost city in Continental Portugal. This city is known for the Faro International Motorcycle Rally. The later is a famous festival in the region for being one of the biggest of its kind. It is an event where journalist from different places take photograph, write an essay, and witness this marvelous event.