YOGYAKARTA The charm of cities in Europe makes tourists from various parts of the world willing to spend time on vacations in that place. Unfortunately, Europe is not completely safe from crime, especially those targeting tourists.

One of the types of crimes that have occurred a lot in big European cities is pickpocketing. Not all cities are prone to pickpocketing. For Indonesian tourists who plan to go abroad, it is recommended to know the list of cities in Europe prone to pickpockets.

Pickpocketing in big European cities is usually carried out without the victim realizing it. Indonesian tourists must be vigilant in the following cities.

Behind the beauty of the natural scenery in Amsterdam, it turns out that there are many cases of pickpocketing that happen to tourists. One point prone to crime, such as the Red Light Districy or a point in the city center area. It is recommended to store valuables safely when visiting crowded and crowded places such as subway areas, markets, or shopping centers.

One of the favorite destinations in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, here also pickpocketing often occurs. In fact, the techniques used to steal valuables from tourists are very fast and vague, so the victim only realized it when it was far from the tourist center. Some areas prone to pickpockets in Paris such as Montmartre, the Louvre area, or other crowded areas such as subways.

Pickpockets in Rome, Italy often target tourists visiting their city when launching an action. The city is indeed very crowded because it is a favorite tourist destination in Italy. Some areas prone to pickpockets in Rome such as the Colosseum area, St. Peter's square, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and St Peter's Basilica.

Apart from Rome, Italy has another city that is prone to pickpockets, namely in Naples. This city is famous for its beaches and cultural heritage. However, pickpocket gangs make the city less secure. Some areas prone to pickpocketing include Piazza Garibaldi and the surrounding Napoli Station.

The city of Prague is quite congested and crowded with tourists passing by. However, when tourists are careless because they are enjoying their vacation, pickpockets will quickly take property such as money, cell phones, and so on.

Behind the fame of the city of Athens, it turns out that it holds many hidden crimes. One area that is quite vulnerable in Greece is the Acropolis Museum. For tourists visiting Athens, it is recommended to remain vigilant, especially when trapped in crowds.

Spain has a city that is famous for its architecture as well as pickpocketing actions, namely at Barcelona. Usually tourists will be careless when enjoying the beauty of the architecture in Barcelona. It is when caught off guard that pickpockets will launch their actions. Tourists must remain vigilant when in Barcelona, especially in the La Rambla area, a busy road with shops and restaurants,

The city is famous for its Islamic heritage and Turkish history. Unfortunately, many individuals make tourists lose their valuables during holidays. In Istanbul, areas prone to pickpockets such as the Sultanahmet District.

Those are some cities in Europe prone to pickpockets. Visit VOI.id to get more interesting information.


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