Take a look at the most decorated cities in Europe - Cities like New York usually spring to mind when you think of graffiti, but there's no denying that these days Europe is home to some of the world's most jaw-dropping street artworks. Take a look at the top cities in Europe where you can observe and admire some of the best graffiti.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands - There's no surprise that one of the trendiest cities in the world is also home to some pretty cool street art. From random graffiti tags to full wall murals, there's so much to see in this city's streets.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Some of the best ways to see street art in Amsterdam is by going on a street art tour around the city. 

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Copenhagen, Denmark - Anyone who is a fan of street art should  add the alternative Freetown of Christiana to their itinerary.

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Copenhagen, Denmark - For the past 40 years, an eco-friendly alternative society has occupied Christiania and turned it into the perfect destination for  lovers of street art.

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Athens, Greece - Athens is slowly climbing the ranks to becoming Europe’s mecca for street art. Some have even dubbed the city the new Berlin.

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Athens, Greece - It is believed that following the economic crisis in Greece, street art and graffiti has become a way to express the widespread agitation and unrest among its people.

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Barcelona, Spain - Many of Barcelona's streets are covered in striking artwork. The city even offers free blank walls as canvases for artists to work on.  

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Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona's streets offer a variety of graffiti work, ranging from multi-story murals to intricate designs on pavements. 

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Belgrade, Serbia - Many of Belgrade's neighbourhoods feature creative works of art. The city has plenty of tour companies that offer tours specifically tailored for lovers of street art.

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Belgrade, Serbia - Savamala, Belgrade's trendiest neighbourhood and creative district, showcases most of the city's creativity. 

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Bristol, UK - It's almost impossible to walk through the city streets of Bristol without stumbling on a striking laneway decorated in street art and graffiti. 

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Bristol, England - It is no surprise why this city ended up on the list. One of the world's most discussed artist, Banksy, hails from Bristol.

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Ghent, Belgium - Ghent has long been considered one of Belgium's most creative cities. Ghent's vibrant art scene is a testament to the city's cultural diversity.

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Ghent, Belgium - Graffiti is supposedly banned in Ghent, but there are plenty of walls covered in artwork all over the city. Despite the ban, many artworks have remained without being painted over.

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Lodz, Poland - Since 2009, Lodz has experienced an explosion in its street art scene. The Urban Forms Foundation was created in 2009 to promote artistic initiatives and public spaces. 

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Lodz, Poland - Renowned artists who have been invited to Lodz include Inti Castro, Etam Crew, Guido Van Helton, and many more.

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Berlin, Germany - Berlin was one of Europe's first cities to champion and promote street art and graffiti. Kreuzberg, previously one of Berlin's poorest neighbourhoods, has re-emerged as the cultural arts hub of Berlin. It is home to the largest concentration of street art in the country.

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Berlin, Germany - Many murals and works of art can be found along the west side of the Berlin Wall, with many pieces standing as memorials.

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Granada, Spain - Granada plays host to some spectacular street art. Most of Granada's murals were made by El Niño de las Pinturas, real name Raúl Ruiz.

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Granada, Spain - Most of Granada's street art and graffiti can be admired along the river near Alhambra, a historic palace. 

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Lisbon, Portugal - Lisbon's street art has moved from the background to the forefront, turning the Portuguese capital into an open-air art gallery.

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Lisbon, Portugal - In 2011, Lisbon was listed as one of the top 10 places in the world to view street art by the Guardian.

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London, England - It comes as no surprise that the design capital of the world has lots to offer when it comes to street art and graffiti.

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London, England - Check out Shoreditch, one of London's trendiest boroughs, with plenty of streets covered in artwork from world-renowned artists, including famed British artist Banksy.

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Paris, France - France has seen an explosion of interest in street art, particularly in its capital.

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Paris, France - Street art fans should head down to the 13th arrondissement, where they will be able to see Inti Castro's famed La Madre Secular.

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Rome, Italy - Rome plays host to a plethora of graffiti-covered streets and landmarks. It was reported that renovation on the Colosseum revealed centuries of graffiti. 

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Rome, Italy - For a glimpse of some cool street art, graffiti fanatics should head on down to the historic district of Ostiense or to San Basilio, a creative arts hub. 

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