European Modern Cities

Which modern European and Mediterranean cities are old Roman legionary camps?

Tarragona (Spain) was an ancient Roman port, although I cannot testify that it was a legion encampment.

What are some modern looking cities in Europe?

Most big European cities will be a mix of ancient,medieval, or more modern periods with contemporary (what you might call “modern”), when speaking about their architecture. The modern parts give a way of showing evolution and progress, while the Medieval or XVI or XVII, for example, parts preserve the town’s soul, to put it this way. However here are a few modern looking parts of a few european cities:Lisboa, portuguese capital:Parque das Nações (Park of Nations).London:Oslo:Dublin:Frankfurt:Update:Rotterdam:(Thanks for your contribution, Mitchell)Best regards

Are modern style buildings ruining the character of European cities?

Are modern buildings ruining the character of Europe?Sometimes.Should we be building more palaces and ornate buildings again?Not unless we have monarchical governments again, but if you search you will find.The first part of the question:Just because we are a continent with a rich and storied history does not mean we cannot be modern as well. The cities of Greece are particularly known for being mostly mid-1900s housing flats and hotels.Of course, being modern is good, but I would say that the buildings could be nicer. On the flip side, picturesque streets are not the signs of beauty but of poverty:Imagine living in one of the rooms of these buildings in 1800s Bristol. The building and streets paint a pretty image, but life would be miserable by today’s standards. Similarly, even though they are modern and even bland, Thessaloniki’s apartments are more spacious than the run-down buildings of older Bristol.~~~And as to the second part, whether we should build interesting baroque-style buildings again, I say: yes! Here is a square in Dresden that was bombed to rubble in World War 2 and only properly rebuilt in the 1990s:It’s all very impressive, the church is a modern reconstruction as well. I don’t mind it at all if we were all to build our cities like this. There is even a forum dedicated to finding examples of architects creating great structures based on the styles of old:--- New Buildings Built in Traditional Architecture Style ---Including the Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen, which was funded through donations:And the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Korytsa, Albania:Both from the 1990s.But modernism is also not a bad idea- I cannot name it, but there is a truly majestic postmodern city in France made up of pseudo-classical motifs such as massive columns and pediments. The individual houses built by the French and Spanish architects of the 20th century are world-renowned while not being seen as encroaching on “old world territory”.However, there is essentially no way Europe will acquire more palaces as in the 15–1800s, as the level of aristocratic structure, concentrated wealth and cultural tastes simply does not exist on the same level as in the past.

Which cities in Europe should I visit if I can only visit three?

I’m listing here combination of offbeat and popular cities to visit. Some of these are towns, neighbourhood places, few small & big cities. Listing 3 is a difficult task. You can choose any three from these.Kokkari, a village in Greece about 10 kilometers from the capital city, Vathy. A place with virgin landscapes and overwhelming vegetation.Civita di Bagnoregio, ItalyThis town is only accessible by a long stone walkway that begins at the end of the road from neighboring Bagnoregio. It’s a frazione of the comune of Bagnoregio, 1 kilometre east from it.Archipelago of the Azores, Island cluster in Portugal (Offbeat)Witness the power of nature at Azores. There are nine volcanoes which are still alive here. This place has everything a nature lover will like dry calderas, craters lakes, fumaroles and thermal water springs.Another place from Portugal - Sintra - a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains.The Mont Saint-MichelA small island commune in Normandy, France is located about one kilometre off the country's northwestern coast. Declared as world heritage in 1979, the place welcomes more than 3 million visitors annually to see a tower in the heart of an immense bay invaded by the highest tides in Europe.Bordeaux, FranceFrench culture, lifestyle & wine, Bordeaux happens to be France’s most elegant cities. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site offering quintessentially french experience.Not including Paris in this list will be a stupidity. And here it comes - a vibrant city filled with historic facades, food markets, shopping, cafes topped with frenchness.Hallstatt, Village in AustriaIts 16th-century Alpine houses and Gothic Catholic church sit on Lake Hallstatt's western shore. The place is popular among hikers & bikers during Summer.Visit oldest salt mine in the world, take a boat ride, explore cav world.Venice, Italy - A city miraculously built on water.The best time to visit this city is Summer.Rome, certainly not built in a day a tourist need minimum 3 -5 days to explore the historic extravaganza of Rome.Last but not the least a city known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age - Amsterdam, NetherlandsHope this answer helps you.Reference: Telegraph & Europe

Which (at least 5) cities in Turkey are more developed in the same was as European cities are?

Ok let me give you different list.KocaeliPopulation : 2 millionKocaeli is one of the centers of trade and industry in Turkey. It has the advantage of being neighbour with Istanbul. It is number 2 among the Turkish cities in total sales gross. Oil refineries, shipyards, naval base… Even a technology site is under construction. It has 32 companies in ISO 500 which makes it number 3 after Istanbul and Izmir.GaziantepPopulation : 2 MillionThe Jewel of Southeast. Total sales of the city is even larger than our Capital City Ankara. Famous with its extraordinary couisine. With a huge production capacity it is the 8th biggest city in Turkey. The trade center of Turkey in middleeast.KayseriPopulation : 1.5 MillionAnother production center with approximately a thousand factories and 8 industrial sites. Natural wonders, historical sites this city has everything. One of the best planned city in Turkey. Automotive, textile, metalurgy, food… This city has a factory of almost everything.AdanaPopulation : 2.2 millionI was shocked when I saw Adana first time. The 6th biggest city of Turkey. Home of the famous NATO base “Incirlik”. It has the Turkey’s biggest industrial site.MersinPopulation : 1.8 millionA mediterranean city which is the 10th largest one of Turkey. One of the most developed cities in Turkey in every area. Home of the Turkey’s largest port which makes the city not only important for Turkey but also for the whole region and anyone want to trade with Turkey.

Why do most European cities have fewer skyscrapers compared to modern US or Asian cities?

European cities do not build many skyscrapers for an aesthetic choice, also linked with historical and cultural factors.For example in Rome no building can be taller than St. Peter's dome (although there is no written rule about this):and in London for many years (at least, according to what I’ve heard) it was decided not to build taller buildings than Saint Paul’s dome:It is therefore matter of choices and different strategies, and enhancement of existing historical buildings.This too is a skyline, that someone could consider even more fascinating than a modern one:It’s Bologna, the medium-size medieval city I live in, the highest (ancient) tower is about 100m tallMany European cities have taken the present structure several years ago, and build skyscrapers would mean in many cases having to find space inside historic districts, at the expense of valuable buildings. Probably, we should also consider the cost of new constructions, in relation to the debt of many European cities and nations.Despite all this, in Europe several skyscrapers begin to arise, generally outside the city-center:MadridLondonMilanRotterdamWarsawSometimes you can find wonderful combination of modern and ancient:ParisFrankfurt