Whether you're after world-class museums, incredible food or simply a weekend spent wandering beautiful streets, few places rival Europe's great capitals.
London, Paris and Rome have topped travellers' wish lists for decades – and for good reason. Each offers a unique mix of history, culture and unforgettable sights, but they each excel in different ways.
Whether you're planning your first European city break or your fifth, the ease of getting around, as well as the amount of things to do and, of course, value for money are always important considerations.
Here's how the three capitals – arguably Europe’s biggest hitters in terms of tourism – stack up.
London, England
