Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

  1. and Granada (No.

View of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

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And while Istanbul (No.

Edinburgh, which sits as it did last year at no.

12, is the sole European city in our top 15 north of the Alps.

View of Florence, Italy from a window

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Sorry, Paris and London theres always next year.

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And yet theres a reason our readers voted the Tuscan capital as the best city in Europe.

Rooftops of Funchal, Madeira

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Florence is amazing, writes one voter, rich in history and definitely a place for romance.

The food is delightful and the people are the salt of the earth.

Reader Score: 90.55

2.

Sunbathers on Ondarreta beach in San Sebastian, Spain

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Sure, all of the above.

Reader Score: 89.82

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And for some reason its ridiculously affordable.

A table-lined steet in Marbella, Spain

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Reader Score: 89.66

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Reader Score: 89.57

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No matter: readers continue to fall in love with this enchanting Turkish city.

View of Bosphorus over Sulemaniye Mosque, Istanbul

Kerem Uzel

In my opinion, Istanbul is the most important city in the world, writes one reader.

It is number one with its history, culture, location, and beauty.

Reader Score: 89.15

6.

Boats on the river in Porto, Portugal

Rodrigo Cardoso

Reader Score: 88.85

7.

Every day there was a new adventure, says one voter.

Reader Score: 88.44

8.

A lively street scene in Rome, Italy

Camilla Glorioso

One of the highlights was undoubtedly the architectural masterpiece that is Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.

Reader Score: 87.94

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Readers single out the world-class museums, the tranquil parks and gardens, and even the street art.

High view of the Arc of the Triumph in Barcelona, Spain

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Adds one contributor: A flamenco show is a definite MUST.

Reader Score: 87.46

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Lisbon, Portugal

Sure, Rome has its hills but the Portuguese capitals gradations are nothing to sneeze at.

Diners at outside cafe tables in Madrid, Spain

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More than a few readers commented on the workouts they had exploring the city.

And yet, Lisboa has stolen my heart, as one reader exclaimed.

Its a lovely, decadent city, untouched and remarkably romantic.

Cerca de Gracas park in Lisbon, Portugal

Rodrigo Cardoso

Reader Score: 87.27

11.

Reader Score: 87.23

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According to another, the food is very good (except haggis) and the whiskies even better.

Overview of the old town of Seville, Spain

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Reader Score: 87.11

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But Granada is more than its most famous landmark.

It’s filled with special stores and cafes, writes one voter.

Skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland

Hayley Benoit

Dont miss the outdoor trolley.

Others praise the cozy restaurants, beautiful streets, and modern nightlife.

Reader Score: 87.05

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Siena, Italy

Looking to escape the crowds of Florence?

This walled Tuscan city, a short drive away, has all of the charm and equally good gelato.

Siena was absolutely magical for us!

View of the harbor at Bodrum, Turkey

Kerem Uzel

It has beautiful churches, piazzas, and medieval streets.

We took a fun wine course and stayed at small, delicious, family-owned taverns.

Reader Score: 86.75

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