What are 10 oldest cities in Europe?

1. Plovdiv, Bulgaria (6,000 BC)

Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Neolithic period.

2. Athens, Greece (5,000 BC)

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, and one of the world's oldest cities, with a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period.

3. Thessaloniki, Greece (3,000 BC)

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC.

4. Rome, Italy (753 BC)

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 8th century BC.

5. Lisbon, Portugal (1200 BC)

Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, and one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, with a history dating back to the 12th century BC.

6. Cádiz, Spain (1100 BC)

Cádiz is a port city in Andalusia, Spain, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 12th century BC.

7. Naples, Italy (600 BC)

Naples is a city in Campania, Italy, and one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC.

8. Istanbul, Turkey (660 BC)

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and was formerly known as Constantinople. It has a rich history dating back to the 7th century BC.

9. Piraeus, Greece (500 BC)

Piraeus is a port city in Attica, Greece, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 5th century BC.

10. Dubrovnik, Croatia (300 BC)

Dubrovnik is a city in Dalmatia, Croatia, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 4th century BC.