Underrated European Cities That Are Cheaper and Less Crowded Than Paris

30. York, England: Medieval Walls & Viking Echoes

Step back in time in York, a city encircled by remarkably complete medieval stone walls. Wander The Shambles, a narrow, winding street with overhanging timber-framed houses that inspired Diagon Alley. Marvel at the magnificent York Minster, one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, and delve into Viking history at the Jorvik Viking Centre. More compact and often more affordable than London, York offers a deeply immersive journey through English history, from Roman times to the present day, with a charming, walkable core.