Prague

Prague's historic centre survived the Second World War largely intact, leaving it with one of the most complete medieval and baroque streetscapes in Europe. The castle, the Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square — all genuinely magnificent. The problem is that Prague's beauty became widely known precisely as budget air travel made it accessible from across Europe, and the city's low prices relative to Western Europe made it the default destination for stag and hen parties. Prague is still worth visiting — the Czech beer culture alone is significant — but it requires knowing where the city actually lives.