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'Athens of the North': The UK's 17 best cities, named among the top 100 in Europe

Seventeen UK cities feature in the top 100 of the 2026 edition, with London retaining top spot, according to Resonance, a tourism, real estate and economic development adviser.
Resonance combined objective scores for livability, lovability and prosperity with a survey of 5,000 respondents across 10 European countries, using factors like shopping, nightlife, air quality, public transport, employment rates and economic output.
Newcastle appears as the UK's 17th-ranked city , Cardiff ranks 16th with noted bay regeneration, and Coventry earns praise for transport innovation linked to Coventry and Warwick universities, Resonance found.
The report finds local economies strengthened as city centres thrive, with many businesses locating HQs and the recently opened Freight Island boosting leisure, while Portsmouth’s naval base and skilled workforce bring prosperity.
The guide highlights city character with evocative labels and notes one city ranks third-best for weather in Europe, underscoring varied findings that can influence tourism and civic pride.

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