Which are the most important European cities and why....?

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Answer 1

The more important cities in Europe, in my modest opinion, are London, Berlin, Moscow and Istambul.

London, even though Britain isn't anymore a world power, kept his influence near the United States and its voice is always heard internationally. On the other  hand, it's the more cosmopolitan and culturally interesting city in Europe.

Berlin is the capital of Europe's more powerfull economy, so there is not much more to say.

Moscow is the capital of Russia. After Putin era, this giant woke up again and Moscow is now a great capital, wether you mean shopping, culture or business.

Istambul is the capital of Turkey, the country where Europe and Asia meet, where most of today's potential conflicts are about to explode if an integrative effort from European Union is not made. Exotic, beautiful and mysterious, a magnificent city.

Answer 2

If what you are looking for is the most important cities to visit on a tour of Europe...to take a different tack....There used to be a mandatory tour for all youngsters of wealthy American families.  They called it a Grand Tour.  Most young men took a grand tour after graduating from University (you read about it in novels and such)

The seven cities were:

Rome, London, Paris, Vienna, Florence, Venice, and, I think, Siena.

These were where all the most important works of art and culture were (and in many cases, still are) and where many literary and musical works were performed and written, took place, etc.

They are still among the top cultural destination points in Europe.  I went to most on my own "Grand Tour".  (missed whatever was number seven, which is why I'm not too sure about it).

Best architecture, best culture, best museums, food, the whole deal, can be sampled in these cities, and if you can only do a few cities, try to hit them.

Answer 3

All the cities are important but if we speak about "power" and "influence" then :

London, Paris, Berlin, Moscow (in random places)

because UK, France, Germany and Russia are the most powerful countries in Europe.

Although in my opinion the importance of a city is not only  result of power.