Europe always has been, and always will be, a cultural touchstone for the world. Writers, photographers, artists, musicians, and the like find themselves travelling from city to city, and country to country, being inspired by the rich history of the places and people. But with so many culturally rich places to choose from, where exactly in Europe is best for budding creatives?
Clearly, this question has been plaguing Adobe Express (you know, the Photoshop people) because they’ve done some impressive research to find the answer to exactly that question. And while the likes of Berlin and Paris are always touted as incredible places for creatives, it turns out that London is the best city in Europe for budding creatives.
London took the top spot thanks to its impressive universities and schools, and the considerable number of cultural institutions. According to the research, London “boasts the most top rated Universities and Schools for Arts (8)”. More than just a great number of schools to choose from, though, London is also “home to the Royal College of Art, the number one art school in the world”. What can we say, we’re pretty impressive…
To find out which city was the best for budding creatives, the research started with the top 50 cities represented on the QS Rankings in Europe for Art and Design 2024. These cities were then analyzed through the following factors:
- universities and schools specialising in creative fields
- number of art galleries
- number of museums
- number of theatres.
Each city was then given a creativity score out of 10. London scored a whopping 8.8 out of 10, which shot us to the top of the leaderboard.
The best European cities for budding creatives
So, besides London, where else should budding creatives go? Berlin came in second on the list, thanks to its impressive collection of 278 art galleries and 245 museums. It was also recognised as “a hub for techno music and avant-garde art amongst free spirits across the globe”.
Milan took third place in the ranking, with a creativity score of 8.12 out of 10.
According to the research, these are the top 10 cities for budding creatives:
- London, United Kingdom
- Berlin, Germany
- Milan, Italy
- Paris, France
- Vienna, Austria
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Madrid, Spain
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Barcelona, Spain
Luckily for you, we’ve got friends in all of these cities to let you in on their secrets. You can head over to start your creative career, and we’ll be here to help. Check out the links above for all the tips, suggestions, and insider know-how to make the most of your time.