Resonance Consultancy, a global advisor specializing in tourism and economic development for cities and destinations, has released its updated list of the best cities in Europe.
The annual list features UK cities such as London, Edinburgh, and Leeds, and ranks them based on various criteria, including liveability, sustainable infrastructure, transportation, culture, airports, and GDP.
Check out the gallery below to see where Leeds placed on this year's list.
7. Dublin, Ireland - 22
Resonance Consultancy said: "Relatively safe, gregarious and increasingly wealthy, the Celtic Tiger’s capital has never been fiercer, boasting a Top 15 spot in our overall Prosperity index, which includes the second-best GDP per capita (trailing only Luxembourg) and Top 5 educated residents. The magnetism is obvious in places like the Docklands area, called Silicon Docks, home to big tech and digital players including Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Apple and Airbnb." | Damien Storan/PA Wire
8. Frankfurt, Germany - 26
The list praised the German business hub as a city situated in the geographical heart of Europe home to more than 200 banks, the European Central Bank and the country's largest stock exchange. Its swift courtship of post-Brexit businesses looking for stability has earned Frankfurt the nickname "Mainhatten". | Pixabay
9. Liverpool, England - 32
Liverpool has on more than one occasion earned its place amongst the most important cities in history. Its port has seen ships sail across the world, while Liverpool FC and Everton has put football on the world map. It's also where four Scouse lads would go on to form the world's most influential band of all time. | vichie81 - stock.adobe.com
10. Manchester, England - 36
While it does pain us to see Manchester rank higher than Leeds, the city that spawned so much amazing music alongside world-class football comes in at number 36 on this year's list. Resonance Consultancy added: "While the UNESCO City of Literature continues to shape global music—with 2024’s opening of the 23,500-seat Co-op Live arena and a festival lineup that includes Beyond the Music and Worldwide Music Expo - Greater Manchester is also writing a new chapter in urban reinvention." | LDRS
11. Gothenburg, Sweden - 39
Sweden's second city is the home of Volvo, and biotech company AstraZeneca. It also hosts several prestigious universities and a bustling cultural life. The city recently celebrated its 400th birthday which brought intense city-building - including the expansion of Jubileumsparken (Jubilee Park) and the renovated Maritime Museum and Aquarium. | LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images
12. Tallinn, Estonia - 43
One of Europe's smallest capitals, Tallinn stands proud with its medieval spires and conical, red-tiled roofs. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the Baltic city attracts thousands of tourists each year. According to the list, it also has the best airport in Europe. | Grigory Bruev - stock.adobe.com