The problem with apparently known quantities is that, often, they are not well known at all. Europe is a case in point. While our home continent is awash with celebrity capitals that have been endlessly dissected and devoured via a million mini-breaks – Paris and its gleaming avenues, Rome and its noble temples, Madrid and its party ambience – it is also a canvas for a slew of cities that are less appreciated, yet just as deserving of attention.

One Greek city is featured in the list published by Telegraph.

1. Genoa, Italy

2. La Coruna, Spain

3. Linz, Austria

4. Stavanger, Norway

5. Leipzig, Germany

6. Kalamata, Greece

7. Eindhoven, The Netherlands

8. Charleroi, Belgium

9. Malmo, Sweden

10. Brno, Czech Republic

11. Basel, Switzerland

12. Espoo, Finland

13. Debrecen, Hungary