Henry Torres Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Well yes! In my opinion, European cities are simply the best. They're like stepping into a time machine, where history and culture surround you in every nook and cranny. You'll stumble upon stunning Renaissance, medieval, and baroque buildings, and sometimes even ancient ruins. The architecture is mind-blowing and has this incredible timeless charm. So classy and the fashion sense of the people Also, European islands are a whole other level of beauty
Kayseri Mantisi Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Yes, Japan is really good too with that time machine feeling
shookspeare Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 yeah they really are American cities are so ugly and sprawling. I think the only large-ish American city that I like is Boston, but that's because it feels a bit european
Duanielipa Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Yes It’s crazy to me that people in the 1800s knew how to create a better looking city with way less money and tools than we can now. Now-a-days we build as cheaply as possible with no care about aesthetics and wonder why so many modern cities are considered ugly.
Schami66 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 I was looking like that reading your post: I'm sitting in a huge park in Berlin and had to walk through a district called "Neukölln" to get here... The day is still young but let me tell you I already met more junkies than some people do in a year. So yes. Great gowns... Beautiful gowns. I love Europe but tbh the big cities become more and more similar. And regarding your remark about the architecture; many great buildings were destroyed during war and because of that parts of the city look like a patchwork blanket.
Lament Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, shookspeare said: yeah they really are American cities are so ugly and sprawling. I think the only large-ish American city that I like is Boston, but that's because it feels a bit european 100% agree. I had the same feeling about SF, some parts of it feel very European and actually reminded me of Lisbon (not only the bridge, but also the view of the bay, the hills, the individual houses, etc.) 1
playboi Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 I'm european and I think they're boring and look old I prefer modern Asian cities
Mr. Duff Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Yes, 100% agree. Prague, Lisbon, Budapest, Edinburgh, Vienna, Munich, Brussels, Copenhagen - all great beautiful cities. London, Amsterdam, Paris are also great, but they're just too huge and sometimes too crowded. 1
americanshameless Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Schami66 said: I was looking like that reading your post: I'm sitting in a huge park in Berlin and had to walk through a district called "Neukölln" to get here... The day is still young but let me tell you I already met more junkies than some people do in a year. So yes. Great gowns... Beautiful gowns. I love Europe but tbh the big cities become more and more similar. And regarding your remark about the architecture; many great buildings were destroyed during war and because of that parts of the city look like a patchwork blanket. Well, German architecture or Germany in general isn’t really what comes to mind when thinking about beautiful European destinations to begin with
Daddy Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Schami66 said: I was looking like that reading your post: I'm sitting in a huge park in Berlin and had to walk through a district called "Neukölln" to get here... The day is still young but let me tell you I already met more junkies than some people do in a year. So yes. Great gowns... Beautiful gowns. Gurl, don't be surprised to be surrounded by junkies on your way to Hasenheide
Moonturn Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, americanshameless said: Well, German architecture or Germany in general isn’t really what comes to mind when thinking about beautiful European destinations to begin with Well, Germany had outstanding and incredibly beautiful cities. Then WW2 came. Still, smaller towns and villages in Germany are still amazing. The Black Forest area alone >>> Edited June 1, 2023 by Moonturn Adding info
PopKills Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Nooo I visited the US (LA & LV and shortly the the states in between) once as teenager and was literally sad for weeks when I had to return to ugly and grey Germany nnn
Schami66 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, Daddy said: Gurl, don't be surprised to be surrounded by junkies on your way to Hasenheide Tempelhofer Feld but still... Yeah. I'm not surprised. I think the OP just romanticizes EU cities. But I agree with your other post, that germany has amazing cities with beautiful architecture.
Mornings Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Only if I wanted to get pick pocketed. I just got back from Seoul. It’s the safest I’ve ever felt traveling, you literally can leave your wallet and phone at the bar while you use the bathroom and no one will touch it. Its architecture is insane and mixes historical dynastic landmarks with new experiential architecture. There’s Sooo much more beyond “classical” European cities I’ve learned about in every year of schooling.
burninredhot Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 They're cute but Tokyo is for sure the best city I've been to
mercurialworld Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 North/South American cities like Mexico City, Bogota, Sao Paolo, Montreal, San Francisco, etc all have their own touch of timelessness, in my opinion. This also applies to cities in Asia and Africa, or at least the ones I've been to. Not to mention the unique cultures of each city as well. What are your thoughts on cities in other parts of the world? 1
Daddy Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Schami66 said: Tempelhofer Feld but still... Yeah. I'm not surprised. I think the OP just romanticizes EU cities. But I agree with your other post, that germany has amazing cities with beautiful architecture. I love to skate @ Tempelhofer Feld but gurl, there's not an ounce of a shadow. Can't stay there for long in the Summer.
Dr. Alexander Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, shookspeare said: yeah they really are American cities are so ugly and sprawling. I think the only large-ish American city that I like is Boston, but that's because it feels a bit european You clearly have never been to DC then…
Arrows Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Having lived in NYC, Sydney, Berlin, Copenhagen, and been to multiple cities in N America, S America and Asia as well most in Europe, I do think European cities have a quality to them because they were mostly built and planned before the invention of cars, and have been preserved that way, without sacrificing sufficient infrastructure today. In general they’re pretty clean and aesthetic, but still lively. The politics, economics and overall quality of life also helps making a city a good place to live. Obviously you can’t generalize all cities on a continent and I do love the more multicultural aspect of American cities and the natural scenery that isn’t super common in Europe. 1
Feanor Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 One of, definitely. Cities like Seoul and Tokyo are fantastic too.
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