*Mods can you update title to say what's your
city's*?
Kind of a challenge because I know many cities in the US or Canada don't apply, but let's give it a shot. What are the qualifying factors?
- Super densely packed in, narrow winding (if possible) streets
- Preferably much older architecture
- Lots of walkability/street life
I'm from Southern California, and in all honesty neither LA or San Diego have anything really remotely European in vibe so I won't even try. Santa Barbara and La Jolla hint a little at somewhere in the Mediterranean, but it still looks too modern with the perfect street grids and wide streets and lack of true historical architecture.
With that said, I'll reach and reference San Francisco since I lived there for a number of years.
I would say the closest thing to a European atmosphere and aesthetics is the following areas of SF:
South Park Neighborhood with its unusual circular park and surrounding townhomes/retail
Really anywhere in Chinatown -- this may be a stretch but its as dense and packed in as places I've seen in photos in say, Naples, Italy, minus the fact they are winding.
Alleyways of Chinatown
Alleyways of Chinatown
I would also argue a lot of places in North Beach feel very European like--very narrowlike alleyways with retail/cafes etc/lots of sidewalk seating.