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Whats your favorite European city and why do you like it?

In the absence of Dublin, Florence or Milan, it would be Rome.

Paris, easily. If you've been there and liked it, then you know why.

Worldwide, I would have to say Montreal. Yes, I have a penchant for French.

In the absence of Dublin, Florence or Milan, it would be Rome.

Yeah, I was thinking of putting Dublin and Venice...but there are only 10 slots....*sigh* so many beautiful cities so little slots.

Anyway I put what I thought to be the most international of Europes cities in hopes that non Europeans could vote to.....This way makes more sense to me than putting Danzig, for example.

Perhaps this isn't the topic for me, as I hate cities, but I have to say that London stinks (literally) and is fully of really rude people and taxi drivers who mount the pavement on every corner.

I refuse to respond to the poll, in the absence of Montecatini. Unless, after hitting the "submit reply" button, I'm feeling cheeky.....in which case I"ll probably go for Prague or Vienna.

Paris, easily. If you've been there and liked it, then you know why.

Worldwide, I would have to say Montreal. Yes, I have a penchant for French.

You like the French women's pit hairs, dont you? Admit it.

Yeah, I was thinking of putting Dublin and Venice...but there are only 10 slots....*sigh* so many beautiful cities so little slots.

Anyway I put what I thought to be the most international of Europes cities in hopes that non Europeans could vote to.....This way makes more sense to me than putting Danzig, for example.
Well...putting Gdansk would make more sense than putting Danzig.

Prague. I'll defiantly live there some time in the future. It's just beautiful.

Perhaps this isn't the topic for me, as I hate cities, but I have to say that London stinks (literally) and is fully of really rude people and taxi drivers who mount the pavement on every corner.

Yeah, I actually didnt really find London that great. I enjoyed, say, Rome or Venice LOADS more.

Well...putting Gdansk would make more sense than putting Danzig.

Ahhh...lol embarrising...we are studying about the Prussians right now in my European History class, and not to mention I was just playing some civilization.

My apologies to any Poles on here....:p oops

You like the French women's pit hairs, dont you? Admit it.
I highly doubt it's the French women that Fass finds attractive, my friend.

Simonist']I highly doubt it's the French women that Fass finds attractive, my friend.

Yes, but I am trying as hard as I can not to put "French" "men" "pit" and "hairs" all in the same line.....shit.

Stockholm (since Barcelona isn't on the list).

And Paris really is nice to live in :)

You like the French women's pit hairs, dont you? Admit it.

Huh? French people are often quite obsessed with appearance - they're not the fashion leaders of the world for nothing. So, I fail to understand your reference to female body hair. I see very little, if any of it, in France.

Stockholm (since Barcelona isn't on the list).

And Paris really is nice to live in :)

So is it true that Parisians are ass holes?

Huh? French people are often quite obsessed with appearance - they're not the fashion leaders of the world for nothing. So, I fail to understand your reference to female body hair. I see very little, if any of it, in France.

And I hardly imagine you go looking, either.

I voted Rome in the absence of Milan or Madrid.

Huh? French people are often quite obsessed with appearance - they're not the fashion leaders of the world for nothing. So, I fail to understand your reference to female body hair. I see very little, if any of it, in France.

Ugh, nevermind. Must be an American thing.

So is it true that Parisians are ass holes?

Not any more than people anywhere else, even if I must say I find Parisians quite hospitable. This rumour that they wouldn't be that seems to be quite prevalent in the US I think stems from the fact that the US tourists to Paris tend to be the ass holes, thus getting a kind of karmic reverberation.

Huh? French people are often quite obsessed with appearance - they're not the fashion leaders of the world for nothing. So, I fail to understand your reference to female body hair. I see very little, if any of it, in France.

Fashion leaders indeed:mad:

It is a patently obvious fact that emo kids and indy kids are fashion setters; it is fashionable to look like emo kids/ indy kids did two months ago, trust me, we set fashion for the most part

Not any more than people anywhere else, even if I must say I find Parisians quite hospitable. This rumour that they wouldn't be that seems to be quite prevalent in the US I think stems from the fact that the US tourists to Paris tend to be the ass holes, thus getting a kind of karmic reverberation.
There actually is something to Parisians being ... let's just say not very caring about others.

And I hardly imagine you go looking, either.

Apparently you have never experienced the skimpy nature of the vêtements French women wear.

Newcastle upon Tyne. Centre of culture.

Venice is a close second.

Fashion leaders indeed:mad:

It is a patently obvious fact that emo kids and indy kids are fashion setters; it is fashionable to look like emo kids/ indy kids did two months ago, trust me, we set fashion for the most part
Haha...I get the feeling you're not really talking about the same social class' fashion :D

There actually is something to Parisians being ... let's just say not very caring about others.

Well, you worded it very nicely, but that is what I have heard too, even from other Frenchmen who simply didnt live in Paris.

There actually is something to Parisians being ... let's just say not very caring about others.

I've been more rudely treated in places like Lyon (talk about inferiority complex) than I ever was in Paris, so I just don't get that myth.

Haha...I get the feeling you're not really talking about the same social class' fashion :D

Peasants, the lot of them.

And I hardly imagine you go looking, either.

People here aren't even aware of the fact that that's a stereotype of French people. Every single girl who happened to hear it reacted in pretty much the same way
'but... why wouldn't we shave??'

Haha...I get the feeling you're not really talking about the same social class' fashion :D

I doubt it somewhat too.

Upper class fashion is simply so boring though.

I've been more rudely treated in places like Lyon (talk about inferiority complex) than I ever was in Paris, so I just don't get that myth.

I would agree, at least Parisiens are welcoming to francophones.

I've been more rudely treated in places like Lyon (talk about inferiority complex) than I ever was in Paris, so I just don't get that myth.

Yes, but you are swedish, and speak good french. A lot of anglophones don't have the same experience. (Though they probably should try harder with the french speaking, even I make a stumbling effort, which usually helps things a lot).

I do prefer rural france to the cities though.

I've been more rudely treated in places like Lyon (talk about inferiority complex) than I ever was in Paris, so I just don't get that myth.
Hehe...maybe it's because I've never been to Lyon, or to any other major French city. :D
It's something I've heard non-Parisians say about them as well, and in my personal experience (not saying that they aren't nice once you get to know them) in the anonymity of the masses they tend to be quite selfish and egotistic.

Barca for me.

of those in the poll, i've been to Paris, Rome and Prague

personal notes on each:

Paris -- Do not try to speak French if you aren't fluent... I pissed off myriad French people by messing up their language. They take it very seriously, or seem to anyway. If you're a native English speaker, just speak English.

The Champs-Elysees is awesome... mostly because there's a Ben & Jerry's shop on it. hehe (Arc du Triumph is awesome of course)

I hadn't realized that the Eiffel Tower was situated in the middle of a huge lawn (grass)... great for relaxing or picnicking.

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Prague -- Nice people. Cobblestone streets -- bring sneakers! Those streets will tear up the soles of work shoes and make your feet very sore if they're not well cushioned. They serve the real Budweiser there. I bought a polish sausage for about a dollar in a plaza food stand... good value.

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Rome -- Wonderful, wonderful architecture. Great food. Friendly people. Just don't breathe much... the pollution in the streets seemed really bad when i was there.

Paris, easily. If you've been there and liked it, then you know why.

Worldwide, I would have to say Montreal. Yes, I have a penchant for French.
That explains SO much about you! :D

..since Barcelona isn't on the list..

*chants*
Barna! Barna! Barna!

sorry. But that's what you get for leaving the obvious off the poll.
p.s. sorry dear. I think I still have a TG to answer, no?

From those on that list, I had a hard time deciding between Berlin and Vienna. I settled for Vienna... I adore its slightly morbid and nostalgic atmosphere.

Apparently you have never experienced the skimpy nature of the vêtements French women wear.

Apparently not, as I've never been to France.

Apparently not, as I've never been to France.

Oh, you pauper.

Hamburg of course. Because it spawned a great dude who is very important to me.

Hamburg of course. Because it spawned a great dude who is very important to me.

And that great dude is........?

It was a coin toss between Moscow and Berlin and Moscow won. Why these two? Because so much history happened in them! Particularly history important to the 20th Century.

And that great dude is........?
I shall not honour that question with an answer.

I shall not honour that question with an answer.

Wait wait wait wait....wait...Werent you born in Hamburg?

Madrid, Warsaw, Amsterdam. In that order.

Berlin. Even though it seriously need a paint job, some fountains and monuments, and really needs to ditch all those WWII memorials.

on the poll: Amsterdam

though in reality Utrecht (after staying a week there with friends' relatives) or Zurich

Whatever the capital of Germany might be, that would have the be the best :)


Hint on why:
:sniper: :mp5: :gundge:

Whatever the capital of Germany might be, that would have the be the best :)


Hint on why:
:sniper: :mp5: :gundge:
Berlin maybe? God you're ignorant. :rolleyes: :eek:

Berlin. Even though it seriously need a paint job, some fountains and monuments, and really needs to ditch all those WWII memorials.
Ever been? :rolleyes:

The place is crap. I reckon they're gonna have to get rid of the whole thing and start over.
Some fountains and monuments ain't gonna cut it, and I for one think that the WWII memorials are better than silly statues of wannabe generals.

I liked it much better in the pictures from 1900.

Ever been? :rolleyes:

The place is crap. I reckon they're gonna have to get rid of the whole thing and start over.
Some fountains and monuments ain't gonna cut it, and I for one think that the WWII memorials are better than silly statues of wannabe generals.

I liked it much better in the pictures from 1900.

Well, they put that new Holocaust block thing next to the Gate. NOTHING GOES NEXT TO THE GATE!

And do they still have that "Soviets are superior to Germans" statue? That shit needs to go.

Well, they put that new Holocaust block thing next to the Gate. NOTHING GOES NEXT TO THE GATE!
Sure it does. The Reichstag, for example. There's plenty of stuff all around it. Not to forget that the memorial is actually a whole block away.
http://www.holocaust-mahnmal.de/standort/?zoom=1&col=2&image=3
http://www.apartments-mitte.de/grafik/luft01.jpg

And do they still have that "Soviets are superior to Germans" statue? That shit needs to go.
Never heard of it, never seen it. If anything, there may have been a few monuments to celebrate the defeat of fascism in East Berlin.
I have a badge to celebrate the 20th anniversary in my drawer. Real Soviet quality.

Prague. I'll defiantly live there some time in the future. It's just beautiful.

I agree, Prague is a wonderful city. And they have such good food there as well, it's just fantastic!

Mmmmm... Prague :fluffle: How I miss you, you beautiful city!

Sure it does. The Reichstag, for example. There's plenty of stuff all around it. Not to forget that the memorial is actually a whole block away.

Well, I think the 'stag was already there. But nothing should be built near it! It's the principal! Would you build a megamall on the Statue of Liberty's island?

Well, I think the 'stag was already there. But nothing should be built near it! It's the principal! Would you build a megamall on the Statue of Liberty's island?
Well, personally, I would, just because I'm thinking you could make a killing with all the tourists.

But the fact is that the Holocaust memorial is not just something. It's a monument, just like the other things are, and therefore it's in good company in Central Berlin. I'm not saying that I like the design (I don't get modern art), but in terms of placement, I don't mind at all.

Whatever the capital of Germany might be, that would have the be the best :)


Hint on why:
:sniper: :mp5: :gundge:

What the hell is wrong with you...dont be so stupid!

Let me guess, something to do with the Nazis...:eek:

Get over it, grow up. Germany has enough problems trying to get out of its Nazi shadow without idiots like you making it more difficult.

I'll be going to Europe for the first time in March. Before then, I can't really say wich city I prefer.

I'll be going to Europe for the first time in March. Before then, I can't really say wich city I prefer.

Yeah? And as long as you dont put your NS name on your passport, youll make it there in one piece. :p

Perhaps this isn't the topic for me, as I hate cities, but I have to say that London stinks (literally) and is fully of really rude people and taxi drivers who mount the pavement on every corner.

David Livingston's wife once said that London was "just a filthy hole", and I have to agree with her. (She preferred Africa, apparently.)

Really, my favorite european city is Edinburgh, Scotland. But I'll have to try out some more of these, and maybe my opinion will change.

I really liked Lyon when I was there.

on the poll: Amsterdam

though in reality Utrecht (after staying a week there with friends' relatives) or Zurich
uhm... not trying to be un-patriotic or anything but... how to put this....
why Zurich??

My brother is currently working in London. Never been outside Asia or Australia as yet.

My brother is currently working in London. Never been outside Asia or Australia as yet.And you claim to be in Pope Benedict XVI's office...:p

Out of those listed I've been to Paris, London, Rome, Geneva, Vienna, Prague and Amsterdam. I can't really pick my favourite although I'd say Prague is the most scenic while Paris, London and Rome are the most interesting.

A friend who lived in the south of the UK once told me that the best view of London was the one she got in her car's rear view mirror as she was leaving it at 70mph on the motorway.
I have to say I agree with her, London is great if you want to visit museums or galleries but it is a filthy dirty hole. :)

And you claim to be in Pope Benedict XVI's office...:p

I'm his Australian PR officer here. :D

not trying to be un-patriotic or anything but...

Why not?

Well, they put that new Holocaust block thing next to the Gate. NOTHING GOES NEXT TO THE GATE!
Well, I think the 'stag was already there. But nothing should be built near it! It's the principal! Would you build a megamall on the Statue of Liberty's island?

The "'stag"??

Honey, get over yourself. There's been a bank headquarters right next to the Brandenburg Gate for years now, and that'll only change when the frigging US Embassy will be finished and sit right between gate and bank.
And the Holocaust Memorial is hardly a mega-mall.


And do they still have that "Soviets are superior to Germans" statue? That shit needs to go.
Huh, strange, that one must have escaped my notice so far. :rolleyes:

uhm... not trying to be un-patriotic or anything but... how to put this....
why Zurich??
clean, pleasant, spacious, historical, rich, modern, and i like water/rivers


i mean, a great example was these telephone booths made out of rounded glass, with internet access available in them... i mean, a) you just wouldn't get that in the UK, and b) if you did they'd be vandalised, broken and graffitied beyond recognition within 48 hours (not to mention the plethora of sex-chat numbers that would be pinned up all over the damned thing :headbang: )


and ok, i only really stayed in and around the city-centre (unlike Utrecht and Amsterdam, where we explored quite a lot (in a perma-stoned aimless amble ;)), and we were staying in the hilton, but i liked what i saw :)

San Sebastian. Like a small Paris, but with a beautifull beach. Search fon photos on the internet, and you´ll fall in love with it :)

Quite patriotic : Amsterdam!:)

For me it was a toss between Rome and london but my patriotism edged it and i voted london

Never heard of it, never seen it. If anything, there may have been a few monuments to celebrate the defeat of fascism in East Berlin.
I have a badge to celebrate the 20th anniversary in my drawer. Real Soviet quality.I think he means the "We defeated Hitler Fascism" Statue. It's on the West side of the Gate (http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd1669/soviet-memorial-and-kid-44), actually...

Well, they put that new Holocaust block thing next to the Gate. NOTHING GOES NEXT TO THE GATE!Not for you to decide. There's been plenty of things next to the Brandenburg Gate, but for some reason, you're only protesting the installation of the Holocaust memorial off to a distance. One could get the impression that you don't know anything about Mitte (http://www.stadtplandienst.de/map.asp?sid=fcec533bafe0cd688332d14f519004ec&ix=1057&iy=1249&grid=dedatlas10) at all...

Why not?
because I already am. ...so I'm not really trying... you know, just in case somebody thought I really was. :p

clean, pleasant, spacious, historical, rich, modern, and i like water/rivers

i mean, a great example was these telephone booths made out of rounded glass, with internet access available in them... i mean, a) you just wouldn't get that in the UK, and b) if you did they'd be vandalised, broken and graffitied beyond recognition within 48 hours (not to mention the plethora of sex-chat numbers that would be pinned up all over the damned thing :headbang: )

and ok, i only really stayed in and around the city-centre (unlike Utrecht and Amsterdam, where we explored quite a lot (in a perma-stoned aimless amble ;)), and we were staying in the hilton, but i liked what i saw :)

Butbutbut...you get all of that in other cities too! ...and they're much prettier. Methinks. Except for maybe the area right around the lake it's just ... a city.

Plus, the people there have a terrible dialect and think they're something special just because they're from 'downtown Switzerland' (that's their official slogan...:eek:)

Oxford, Florence, Siena, St Petersburg and Reykjavik are all nicer than those listed. Never been to Barcelona which might be.

helsinki is my favourite, but i voted for london on the list. amsterdam comes third. seeing as these are the only major cities ive been to. if it were countries, then norway, finland, uk, france, holland.

Oxford, Florence, Siena, St Petersburg and Reykjavik are all nicer than those listed. Never been to Barcelona which might be.
Mmmmm, yes, Florence and Siena would have gotten my vote.

As it was, I voted Berlin, seeing how I live here & like it, and how I haven't actually (and shockingly - I really need to get out more!) been to that many of the other options.

Now, Amsterdam, Prague and Paris sure are prettier than Berlin, and life there may very well be better, but eh, I wouldn't know. :p

from this above berlin or amsterdam ....
but the fav. city is cologne

That explains SO much about you! :D

It's better to require explanation than not.

Butbutbut...you get all of that in other cities too! ...and they're much prettier. Methinks. Except for maybe the area right around the lake it's just ... a city.

Plus, the people there have a terrible dialect and think they're something special just because they're from 'downtown Switzerland' (that's their official slogan...:eek:)
ah yes... around the lake is primarily what i'm referring to. thought the shopping/town centre was nice too

maybe i need to go back and explore more, but i enjoyed my time there anyhow

Due to a lack of other cities I would choose well before anything on here, I go with Stockholm.

I voted for Prague from the choices given, but from other European cities I would like to mention Cologne, Durham, Budapest, Dublin and Copenhagen, as they're all lovely

Warszawa, Polska!

Prague.... but the language barrier is there. That's a minus....

Otherwise London

Vilnius without doubt. Fantastic oldtown architecture and unique spirit of many different cultures that have been living here for years. The city extends in a hilly area surrounded with beautiful woods and lakes...

There is also a "Gate of a dawn" - holy place for Roman Catholics, who come here from all Europe to pray.

Thanks for not including Copenhagen or Aalborg... Thank you so much... No, I mean it! We're not important anyway, let us all celebrate our previously downtrodden minion Sweden, and all their glorious weaknesses.

Thanks for not including Copenhagen or Aalborg... Thank you so much... No, I mean it! We're not important anyway, let us all celebrate our previously downtrodden minion Sweden, and all their glorious weaknesses.
Bitter much? :D

I voted for Amsterdam. I love that city! There's so much to do, the 'grachten' (i have no idea how you say that in english) are really beautiful...
I also like Prague and Ghent (that's in Belgium). I live there parttime and there are beautiful buildings and bridges...

Thanks for not including Copenhagen or Aalborg... Thank you so much... No, I mean it! We're not important anyway, let us all celebrate our previously downtrodden minion Sweden, and all their glorious weaknesses.

Well, Sweden does get more international tourism than any other Scandanavian country, so thats why I put it.

It would be useless to put cities like Bratislava...just for the sake of having a Slovakian city, dont you think?

But since your getting personal I will have to be honest, I like Norway and Finland better than Sweden...;) Denmark..eh...well see how it is when I go there this summer.

If I ever get to go to Europe, I'd be sure to stop by Dublin.

I picked Paris

But what about Europe's other three most beautiful cities? Bourdeaux, Florence and Venice.

Madrid.

I picked Paris

But what about Europe's other three most beautiful cities? Bourdeaux, Florence and Venice.

I only picked capitals and big international cities so non Europeans would have a bigger chance on having visited those cities, thus enabling more people to really vote.