The Capitals of European Industries

France not the food capital many thought

France is known for their food prestige; French gastronomy even makes the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage list. However, they don’t seem to be the most interested in food or cooking.

Italy takes the prize here again, with Salerno, along the Amalfi Coast, exhibiting the most interest. Again, Italian cities round out the top 3 (and in this case, even the top 6), with Milan and Naples coming in 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Lesser known wine region tops list

When people think of European wine, their minds immediately jump to France and Italy, known for centuries as the top players in the crowded European wine industry. The Bordeaux and Tuscany regions are often hailed as the best in the world, let alone Europe.

However, a lesser known wine region tops the list: Rioja, Spain. Known for their own red grape, La Rioja, and a number of other reds, the northern region in Spain exhibits the most interest on the continent. Tuscan cities Siena and Verona, Italy round out the top 3, with Bordeaux coming in 6th.

The Germans still own the car industry

While Italian cars may be the height of luxury, the Germans are known for crafting quality vehicles such as Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. German cities rank in the top 3, with Essen coming out on top. Stuttgart, Germany, the home of auto headquarters of Mercedes and Porsche, comes in second and Frankfurt comes in third.

Berlin the new capital of music

Music doesn’t have quite as much of a standout capital city in Europe. The opera began in Italy, many classical composers came from Austria, and flamenco hails from Spain. However, today’s capital of music in Europe goes to Berlin, known for its underground dance music and rave culture. Milan and Verona come in second and third, respectively for musical interests.