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What makes a city "European"? The presence of Europeans? Maybe some criteria would help.
In terms of architecture and influence. A city with a large number of European descendents. Northeast probably has the most of these qualities, but Boston wins. As you move further west, it is hard to see if there is any European influence.
I have to say that Seattle is a major contender for the West. We have quite a few European expats. We have one of the largest Russian/Eastern European immigrant populations in the US. Also, our Scandinavian heritage still runs strong. Our politics and progressive policies are also very European in nature. Many of my European friends comment on how much the feel of Seattle reminds them of their home. The only aspect Seattle doesn't have that's European is the architecture, but then again, what city in the US has truly European architecture?
I have to say that Seattle is a major contender for the West. We have quite a few European expats. We have one of the largest Russian/Eastern European immigrant populations in the US. Also, our Scandinavian heritage still runs strong. Our politics and progressive policies are also very European in nature. Many of my European friends comment on how much the feel of Seattle reminds them of their home. The only aspect Seattle doesn't have that's European is the architecture, but then again, what city in the US has truly European architecture?
While Seattle may have more recent immigration from Europe, it feels too modern and sprawl-y to be compared to anywhere in Europe. I see Portland as more European due to it's architecture and all over feel.
Seattle feels more like little Hong Kong, probably because of the sizeable Asian population.
Boston mos def (see England). New Orleans mos def (see France). SF ppl always ay it but I'm not sure. I see Australia/New Zealand but they have a British influence so that could be it.
For the midwest, Cincinnati fits it in terms of layout and architecture to some degree, but in terms of the people, their outlook and way of life, it's not very European at all.
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