In decades of travel throughout Europe i have never been to a place or city that i didn't like. some i liked more than others but i find enjoy any place, even dumps.

I was underwhelmed by Oberamergau, Germany. I didn't really dislike it, but it didn't do much for me. We only stayed a little while, then moved on. Next we took a beautiful drive over to Reutte, Austria, stopping to swim in the Plansee and have lunch at a place on the water - now THAT was great

Just read through this thread and it was cracking me up. I'm glad it was revived.

I think it is understandable that we all have different opinions and experiences. Then again, I tend to take most things with a grain of salt and not personally.

I didn't love Milan and was hugely disappointed with Oktoberfest (agree with above post). I also have no need to ever visit Cancun again unless it is as a portal to somewhere else! Last time in Dublin tooks its toll, so we'll see.

Not many US places mentioned. I have to agree with Vegas. I hate going and think it is bizarre and showcases the worst of us! But, I tend to only go when dragged to a conference, so maybe that is the reason.

I'm sure folks will be shocked, but I'm still trying to understand the draw of New Orleans. Been there twice and while I love the food and history, just can't seem to find the vibe everyone talks about.

Versailles. Didn't dislike it-- just felt neutral; wasn't worth taking precious time away from Paris.

The only place I really disliked was Athens. Dirty charmless polluted city with little worth seeing - except the Acropolis and archaeological musem, which make it a destination you must see once in a lifetime. After that, get out of Athens! The air was so polluted we all held handkerchiefs to our faces to strain the air. We were also appallled to discover that the Greeks require their citizens to indicate their religion on their identity cards.

Florence didn't thrill me, but the Renaissance statuary was sublime and I can't imagine experiencing Europe without visiting Florence. Venice, on the other hand, I find sublime and can never tire of it as a dreamland. To each their own - I know others who feel the opposite from me regarding the two cities.

In summary, I have never visited anyplace in Europe I regretted seeing, but for a few places once is enough.

I didn't dislike Rome but I didn't love it. I found the crowds depressing (and this was February) and the limited hours etc. at the museums got in the way of my enjoyment. I'm the sort of person who can literally spend an entire day in a museum I'm interested in--but I'd certainly be more than willing to give it another try. I'd just steer clear of the big sites and focus more on walking around--

Interesting thread. Obviously, opinions are colored by individual experience and expectations. I didn't "hate" any particular place, but was disappointed in a few.

Florence: I was a daytripper (yes, a tourist) and found it crowded and confusing, but I would return and stay in the city and wander about in the evening and hope for a better experience.

Aix: I'm with maitaitom on this city. I remember his hilarious original post. It didn't meet my expectations and I had the same "flea market" impression on the touted market day. On the other hand, I totally enjoyed Arles, loved the Roman ruins, the winding streets, the river etc., but Arles is listed as a disappointment by another poster.

Prague: I wish I'd gone several years ago before the huge crowds (even in chilly October), high hotel rates and the multitude of money changers. I was approached by a scam artist wanting to exchange crowns for dollars (got nothing from me) and followed for several blocks by a man who stopped when I stopped, went into every shop that I did until I stopped and stared at him. Then he turned and melted into the crowd. I know a lot of people have a great experience in Prague and I enjoyed part of my stay there, so I would go back, probably off-season and give it another try.

Touristy places-they become touristy because they have something unique but then are ruined by the crowds-NeuschwansteinCastle,Santorini,Gordes.
I will return to Florence someday but in the off season.
The crowds made it impossible to see or enjoy whatever special attributes they may have. Glad I saw them but would never go back.I prefer off the beaten track or special cities.

Milan - thought it was just a big grey city, saw The Last Supper and was ready to leave.

Rome - went there from my favourite city (Florence), and it just didn't compare favourably. Although I'm willing to give it a second chance..

St. Moritz in May. Totally dead and the few restaurants that were open were so full of smoke we had a hard time staying long enough to eat.

Paris, i just never got what it is about Paris that attracts so many.

I've gave it a fair shot (i've been 3 times) but for me, it just doesn't do it.

I've got my top 10 list of awful places to travel to:
http://www.marksblogg.com/blogg/339/

Even though I seem to end up there just about every other year, I find Rome disgusting. Filthiest city I've ever visited and the grafitti ruins any charm the place might have. Add in the slimy Romeos hitting on anything female, exorbitant prices (just like any other big city) and the insufferable July heat.

As long as I hang out in the Vatican and Forum area I really enjoy it, but the rest of the place gives me the willies.

My wife loves Amsterdam but I can take it or leave it. Give me a charming little village, an old battlefield, a crumbling castle, any cathedral or an alpine meadow every time.

Believe it or not, I disliked London. I've been all over Europe. I speak German, French and Spanish. I mingled with people in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France and others. However, I found the people in London particularly rude. Hotel staff were surly and abrupt. Restaurants served food which was appalling. It's dirty and very, very touristy. If I ever go to the UK again, I will skip London and go to Scotland or Wales or perhaps go to the Lake District. People in Paris were rude as well but at least the food was good and the city was beautiful.

I seriously don't get Lucerne. Big, traffic-choked, not scenic, smoggy, crowded city. Not the pristine Swiss experience you think you're going to get. I feel sorry for people who go there thinking that is the real Switzerland and bypass other places so much more beautiful and serene.

I like Manchester, England, love Paris, Berlin, Seoul, Bangkok, Seattle, Washington DC. Rome was great for the history, but a difficult city to navigate. Amsterdam was okay, been there several times as well as Vegas. I enjoy seeing "history" when I travel and museums as well as eating local food.

Scanning through this thread I realized that my impressions of a place are very dependant upon my expectations, the weather and my state of health.

I didn't like Romania. Why? The people were lovely, helpful and honest (we had been warned of scammers and to be careful getting change). The food and hotels were decent. The problem was the roads - we traveled mainly on a state highway and yet crawled along due to road work. Also, the roads were riddled with horse carts. The first day I found the carts old fashioned and charming. After I developed whiplash from my husband's poor shifting skills, passing the horse carts lost its allure. The major sites were far apart, so we drove for many hours through unremarkable scenery to see an attraction and then had to spent hours more to get to the next spot.

My husband's family came from Romania. Now I know there was a good reason why they left.

Being someone with an insatiable hunger for travel and new places, I never was anywhere I didn't like while I was there. Sure, some places I'm keen to go back to and others I'd just as soon not, but while I was there they were a new experience that I couldn't help but enjoy - even if sometimes over-touristed!

I was disappointed with Athens, Capri, Monte Carlo and Nice. Felt that Athens was crowded, dirty and chaotic, but I'm glad I got to see the Acropolis. The other cities were boring and over-rated. I did enjoy Florence, but probably won't go back.

BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS. It reminded me of a downtown area in New Jersey. Other than the park and square, it is one hugely dull city. Same goes for Luxembourg and Manchester.