In your opinion, which European country has the biggest "alternative" culture?

Question

Which European country in your opinion has the biggest alternative culture and music scene, and generally the most out-going styles of dress, etc?

From what I've seen Italy seems to have a fairly large one, especially in Milan and Rome, however, it's difficult to judge from a short visit.

Thanks

Answer 1

I'd say the UK too.

Italy may be so but only bigger cities, otherwise not really.

When it comes to music, London is the place to go. Alternative style, too. Paris&Milan are more classic and fashion business. London is more about street fashion and individual styles.

Answer 2

Definately the United Kingdom of GB. In my opinion. Expecialy London and Manchester.

Answer 3

Music,England! But out-going styles of dress,any kind of fashion

of course is Italy and France!

Answer 4

I think definitely Germany for general alternative styles!  UK for music and style.

France and Italy mostly for fashion, but

lots of mama's boys in Italy.

Answer 5

Depends on what you mean by 'alternative'. I didn't see anything in Italy that struck me as particularly 'alternative', but then I've lived in Europe for pretty much all of my life.

During the few months I spent in the US when I was 20, I saw nothing that could be remotely construed as 'alternative', not even in New York. For a country that supposedly prizes individual freedom, it was surprisingly uniform.  

Answer 6

Finland, no question about it. The UK may like to think it does, but its pretty mainstream.