Prague voted bargain destination by holidaymakers

Reuters Naďa Straková, Reuters
4. 5. 2009 17:00
TripAdvisor poll reveals popularity of European cities among travelers
Many would not agree but Brussels was voted the most boring European city
Many would not agree but Brussels was voted the most boring European city | Foto: Naďa Straková

Prague - Holidaymakers around the world should be careful in which European city they are planning to spend their days off in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.

While they should expect the worst food, dirt and highest prices in London, unfriendly people in Paris and pure boredom in Brussels, they could enjoy a clean environment in Denmark's Copenhagen and romantic atmosphere in Venice.

A poll conducted by the TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com) surveyed 2,400 travelers and was published on Monday.

"Europe's capital cities all have their highs and lows, but no other continent offers travelers' such a wealth of culture and sights within such short distances," TripAdvisor spokesman Luke Fredberg said in a statement.

Travellers see Paris as the most overrated city in Europe but with the best dressed people. Never mind they are not exactly friendly.
Travellers see Paris as the most overrated city in Europe but with the best dressed people. Never mind they are not exactly friendly. | Foto: Aktuálně.cz

Prague top bargain

Prague may not have the friendliest service and its taxi drivers are world famous for ripping off anyone who looks like a tourist - including mayor Pavel Bém who was famously posing with a fake moustache on his undercover inspection trip - but the city of thousand spires was still selected as the best bargain destination.

London and Paris redeemed itself in the poll with Paris voted as having the best cuisine and best-dressed people, while London was seen as having the best nightlife, best public parks and most free attractions.

Respondents also found Brussels to be the most boring city in Europe, with Switzerland's Zurich a close-runner up.

Category 1st 2nd 3rd
The most expensive London Paris Venice
Bargain destination Prague Amsterdam Istanbul
The best cuisine Paris London Roma
The worst cuisine London Moskva Warsaw
The dirtiest London Paris Athens
The cleanest Copenhagen Zurych Stockholm
 

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