In addition to the
capital city of each country in Europe being the seat
of government, it will also usually be a focus of national
culture and identity. They often attract many of a countries
most talented people in the arts, sciences and business.
Many European cities have histories
dating back hundreds or even thousands of years and most
have both influenced and been influenced by the men and
women who shaped their respective nations. Consequently
by visiting a European capital city, tourists can gain a
wider sense what a country and its people are like and they
provide an excellent base from which to explore a country.
