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Friday, 29 August 2025

Forget capitals like Madrid and Tbilisi: These European second cities are hidden gems


🌎 With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.






As more European capital cities struggle with overtourism, second-city destinations are taking the spotlight. 

New research by luggage storage company Radical Storage characterises these destinations as the second-most populated city in a European country. 

In 10 of the 44 European countries analysed, the second-largest city was a better tourist destination than the capital city. 

The study compared the tourist experience in each European country’s capital city with its second-largest city, taking into account shopping, accommodation, food, culture, accessibility and local attractions and ranking them on a scale of 0 to 10. 

But which are the top second cities and why exactly should you choose them? Find out below. 


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