Narrowing down the best cities in Europe to visit it no easy task. After all, the continent has countless beautiful places to see—from castles and estates to natural wonders and bucolic villages.

For centuries, travelers have gravitated to the great cities of Europe — and time has shown that the attractions of the past aren’t all too different from the attractions of the present. Food, art, ...

To read more of The Economist’s data journalism visit our Graphic detail page. BUMPER SNOWFALL means Europe’s ski resorts have enjoyed the best start to a season in years. Thousands of salopette-clad ...

We’ll always have Paris. And Amsterdam, Berlin and Rome. But the heart of Europe is often found in its small towns, not only in its bustling capitals. From Mediterranean islands to Bohemian castle ...