This is a list of fortified settlements, towns and cities in Europe that were founded at least 3000 years ago (prior to 1000 BCE), including abandonned and destroyed settlements (marked by a †). Cities with a present-day population exceeding 50,000 are indicated in bold. The column on the right shows the archeological culture in which the ...

The Jewish Quarter in Prague, also known as Josefov, is a remarkable testament to the city's rich Jewish heritage. Established in the 12th century, this historic area has endured centuries of turbulent history, including pogroms and segregation, yet has emerged as one of Europe's best-preserved complexes of Jewish historical monuments.

The city’s medieval walls, stretching 1.94 km, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and have never been breached. Dubrovnik’s sewer system, built in 1296, remains in use today, making it one of Europe’s oldest functioning sewage networks.

During the medieval period, Barcelona flourished as the economic and political centre of the Western Mediterranean. The city played a significant role in maritime trade and was the leading slave trade centre of the Crown of Aragon until the 15th century. In 1401, Barcelona established what is often considered Europe's oldest public bank.

Yet these cities were also founded by the Romans, as were hundreds of them in Western Europe. Here is a list of Roman cities and settlements by country, with their modern designations. The Romans founded the first cities in England (Colchester), the Netherlands (Maastricht or Nijmegen), Belgium (Tongeren or Tournai), Germany (Trier), and ...

Here is a list of the most famous zoos Europe-wide, listed by opening date: Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria. Opening date :1752 (oldest in the world) Number of species : about 450 Number of animals : ? La ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France. Opening date : 1795 Number of species : ? Number of animals : 1,100 London Zoo, UK

The town was the capital of Roman Britannia and was then known as Camulodunum. It could well be England's oldest city, dating back to the 5th century BCE, well before the Romans arrive in 43 CE. Cunobelin, King of the Britons, had settled in Colchester since 5 CE, which made it a target for the Roman invaders.

List of ancient and medieval cities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg by chronological year of foundation.

Dresden stands as one of Europe's greenest cities, with an impressive 62% of its area dedicated to green spaces and forests. The city's crown jewel is the magnificent Großer Garten, a sprawling 1.8-square-kilometre Baroque park in the heart of the city, featuring open-air theatres, a gondola pond, and a delightful park railway operated by ...

Liste der europäischen Städte und befestigten Siedlungen, die zwischen dem Neolithikum (von 7000 v. Chr.) Und der späten Bronzezeit (bis 1000 v. Chr.) Gegründet wurden.