With Europe being my home, I am all too familiar with its capital cities and have been to some of them, too! If you are visiting Europe, don’t just rely on the capitals, though, as you may be missing out on an amazing journey.
A common mistake that people make is thinking Istanbul is the capital of Turkey. Or Zurich is the capital of Switzerland. Watch out for these capital cities people commonly get wrong!
Capital cities of Europe list
Here is an alphabetical list of the countries in Europe and their capitals. We have also included some transcontinental countries, which are countries located in more than one continent.
| Country | Capital City | Continent |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Tirana | Europe |
| Andorra | Andorra la Vella | Europe |
| Austria | Vienna | Europe |
| Azerbaijan | Baku | Asia, Europe |
| Belarus | Minsk | Europe |
| Belgium | Brussels | Europe |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo | Europe |
| Bulgaria | Sofia | Europe |
| Croatia | Zagreb | Europe |
| Czechia (Czech Republic) | Prague | Europe |
| Denmark | Copenhagen | Europe |
| Estonia | Tallinn | Europe |
| Finland | Helsinki | Europe |
| France | Paris | Europe |
| Germany | Berlin | Europe |
| Greece | Athens | Europe |
| Holy See (Vatican City) | Vatican City | Europe |
| Hungary | Budapest | Europe |
| Iceland | Reykjavík | Europe |
| Ireland | Dublin | Europe |
| Italy | Rome | Europe |
| Kazakhstan | Astana | Asia, Europe |
| Kosovo | Pristina | Europe |
| Latvia | Riga | Europe |
| Liechtenstein | Vaduz | Europe |
| Lithuania | Vilnius | Europe |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Europe |
| Malta | Valletta | Europe |
| Moldova | Chișinău | Europe |
| Monaco | Monaco | Europe |
| Montenegro | Podgorica | Europe |
| Netherlands, The | Amsterdam | Europe |
| North Macedonia | Skopje | Europe |
| Norway | Oslo | Europe |
| Poland | Warsaw | Europe |
| Portugal | Lisbon | Europe |
| Romania | Bucharest | Europe |
| Russia | Moscow | Asia, Europe |
| San Marino | San Marino | Europe |
| Serbia | Belgrade | Europe |
| Slovakia | Bratislava | Europe |
| Slovenia | Ljubljana | Europe |
| Spain | Madrid | Europe |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Europe |
| Switzerland | Bern | Europe |
| Ukraine | Kyiv | Europe |
| United Kingdom, The | London | Europe |
| Georgia | Tbilisi | Europe, Asia |
| Türkiye (Turkey) | Ankara | Asia, Europe |
Download: List of European capital cities.
“Geopolitically” European cities
The following cities are located in Asia, but they are geopolitically connected to Europe. I haven’t included them in the above list due to their location on the map! However, they are culturally, historically, and politically tied to Europe in many ways.
| Country | Capital City | Continent |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Yerevan | Asia |
| Cyprus | Nicosia | Asia |
Read next: The 49 European Countries (And Why Some Sources Say 50+)
Map of Europe
This map of Europe shares the precise location of the capital cities. If you wish, check out our printable European maps, which you can download to memorize the capital cities.
Capital cities quiz
Match the capital city with the correct European country.
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Caitriona Maria is an education writer and owner of The Facts Institute. A teacher for seven years, she has been committed to providing students with the best learning opportunities possible, both domestically and abroad. Dedicated to unlocking students' potential, Caitriona has taught English in several countries and continues to explore new cultures through her travels.