In your country, which tourist attractions/towns would you say are overrated?

[CosmoLady]

Magaluf

Had enough of Magaluf, LOL

Must be the epicentre of the young drunkards and spring-breakers on Mallorca

[Florstadt]

Berlin has changed very much. It was probably most exciting during the 90s and had a very special charme and subculture during the 80s before the wall came down.

Ah, in a nutshell, Berlin has undergone quite the transformation. What was once a haven for genuine avant-garde and politically influential individuals now seems to be overrun by a horde of hipster wannabes. It's like watching a cultural takeover by Starbucks-sipping, beard-stroking posers, while the true essence of Berlin's artistic and political heritage fades into the background.

[Scarface F]

Couldn't agree more. I visited Vienna a few years ago, and I distinctly remember the chilly reception I received when asking for directions. The atmosphere seemed gloomy and unfriendly throughout the city. However, I must admit that Schönbrunn Palace was a breathtaking sight.

If you like art and high culture, Vienna is a really nice place to enjoy.

But yes, unfortunately some of most unfriendly people you can encounter in Europe. Like Paris, I guess.

[Scarface F]

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What is your opinion about Haifa? My parents liked it.

[Florstadt]

If you like art and high culture, Vienna is a really nice place to enjoy.

But yes, unfortunately some of most unfriendly people you can encounter in Europe. Like Paris, I guess.

Oh, for sure. I'm a total art and culture buff. Spent a solid day at the Naturhistorisches Museum, nerding out over all things natural history. Then, the next day, I hit up the Kunsthistorisches Museum to soak in some serious art vibes. Vienna's definitely the spot for us folks who love diving deep into that kind of scene.

[BrandenburgGaming]

I love Berlin. Can't wait to go back this summer. On the other hand, I hate Vienna. My least favorite central European capital.

i think i would like berlin a whole lot more if potsdam didnt exist. Ive had my fun in berlin but it doesnt scream capital city to me. Anything from the Bundestag, Fernsehturm, the zoo, the museum,i dont know, i could list more things but none have been as cool as Schloss Sanssouci to me.

However berlin will always give you memories. ive seen a almost naked guy with hands for feet and feet for hands, ive seen gypsies for the first and hopefully last time, its probably the only city ive been to that has a night life and there are so many weird people. Even though i dont love berlin at all, i still didnt quite want to leave cause it has this weird energy about it

[Florstadt]

What is your opinion about Haifa? My parents liked it.

Haifa is definitely a gem in my book. I was there just last week, and I always make it a point to visit the Bahai Gardens whenever I can. There's nothing quite like taking in the breathtaking views of the sea while savoring a cup of genuine Druze coffee from the Carmel's Druze towns. I'm a sucker for green, Mediterranean landscapes and vibrant cultural diversity, and Haifa delivers on both fronts.

However, I must admit, the heavy industry in the city is a downside. It really should be relocated elsewhere, considering the environmental and health risks it poses to the residents. On a lighter note, it's amusing how some Arab Christians in Haifa mistake me for one of their own, leading to comical situations like Christian Arab girls trying to hit on me. Such is the charm of this multifaceted city.

(I even posted an example of such a girl in one of my threads.)

[Tooting Carmen]

I am not sure what to say about Croatia. There are lot of towns that are too expensive, too crowded and too touristy which ruined their "soul".

But I can't say any of them are overrated. I traveled quite a bit and I really believe Croatia is most beautiful land in entire Europe.

How is Zagreb itself?

[Scarface F]

Haifa is definitely a gem in my book. I was there just last week, and I always make it a point to visit the Bahai Gardens whenever I can. There's nothing quite like taking in the breathtaking views of the sea while savoring a cup of genuine Druze coffee from the Carmel's Druze towns. I'm a sucker for green, Mediterranean landscapes and vibrant cultural diversity, and Haifa delivers on both fronts.

However, I must admit, the heavy industry in the city is a downside. It really should be relocated elsewhere, considering the environmental and health risks it poses to the residents. On a lighter note, it's amusing how some Arab Christians in Haifa mistake me for one of their own, leading to comical situations like Christian Arab girls trying to hit on me. Such is the charm of this multifaceted city.

(I even posted an example of such a girl in one of my threads.)

Sounds like a very interesting place!

[Cybele]

If one asks Romanians plenty of them, will vote for Cluj as most overrated city. Especially because of the housing prices. And then maybe Sibiu, Constanța and so on. Sibiu, because except for the historical center there is not that much too see.
In most cities just the center looks nice/ better. The periphery is sort of dull.

We also used to have a natural waterfall called Bigăr (read as the English word "bigger") cascade. In 2013, the international specialized press named it as the most beautiful waterfall in the world. In reality it was kind of small and overrated compared to the photos and the place was crowded with tourists. If eventually partially collapsed and the joke is, that now its name should be changed to "Smalăr/smaller waterfall"