The World s 9 Most Beautiful Cities to Visit in Your Lifetime

LISBON, PORTUGAL

[{"selector":"#anim-955d8bcb-7cb3-423a-ad74-68c123941cba","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-44453e53-e6bd-4715-a41d-66a8071e4813","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b20339ff-391c-4421-80d9-20ad3333253f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-69f6ddf0-c86a-433e-816f-3fcd6e6dae0b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In a city that boasts sunshine 290 days of the year, there s so much beauty to behold whether it s on the edge of the beach or atop a rolling hill. The hills offer several viewing points called miradouro throughout this historic city visit its most famous

ÅLESUND, NORWAY

[{"selector":"#anim-a47f2a19-918b-43e8-8a37-85234e2a1a19","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd72bdb1-69f2-422d-89a4-360a35129225","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f704614f-1ded-4664-93b4-a61151a94f76","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9357c978-eaba-4847-813d-cbc368b3c292","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After a fire destroyed most of Ålesund in 1904, the city arose with astounding Art Nouveau architecture, with some of the most beautiful examples in all of Europe. Take in the gorgeous city by kayak along the Brosundet canal

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

[{"selector":"#anim-d5e94650-dd43-44ed-be0a-b81f3a7c045d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d177d1fc-8ef9-47e2-9fc0-c2a85584b604","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76bd3963-6bdc-4fe2-926d-7b51bcf244ef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-72cdd431-71d3-424f-963e-0b50fe4d7c38","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Between the turquoise oceans and golden sands of Bondi Beach to the lush rainforest of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the bush of Royal National Park, you re never far from natural beauty in Sydney.

QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA

[{"selector":"#anim-4995b5cd-886d-4469-b0bc-63896731d502","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-df0fa221-2392-4caf-aa2a-7263e20380d0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79c40637-4cbe-4d82-bd38-0adb716ee3c2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8c9f527c-9461-460e-8d9a-4f3984fc30ca","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Old Québec is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the only fortified city north of Mexico. Stroll the cobblestone streets to see the beautiful Basilica Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec and take in the ramparts and four gates surrounding the Old City.

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

[{"selector":"#anim-5f8fe93d-d3e2-47d0-983a-712ed121cf7d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ffab07a-8ea1-467d-a1fb-3691399232f1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-61a40669-94fe-4224-9374-dfbf8bd1c078","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f52ce257-d72f-4224-bcb3-fa117a3b8a3e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With its historic buildings dating back to the 17th century Golden Age, complex canal system, and charming homes, Amsterdam is a truly stunning city. The ideal way to travel is by bike, but you can also take a boat tour of the historic canal ring

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

[{"selector":"#anim-faf0835c-72a0-4e80-aa8d-71066c6ef311","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-221a3c8e-a995-4712-a279-d1f217a4097e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b12edb64-3f27-4cc6-b3ce-ae81d73606bf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f7006c65-9f01-4e51-998f-0f71a63210e4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A port city on South Africa s southwest coast, Cape Town sits beneath Table Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Hike or ride a cable car to explore the mountain s flat top and take in the vibrant views

KYOTO, JAPAN

[{"selector":"#anim-842bf5cd-7871-4da5-bc81-dca4d271f10a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e2c200d-0dd8-4779-8825-aaa44ae08f07","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b97ac350-81ce-467f-93d9-8acd7aee445f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f643793a-3957-4f2f-8b4d-8976efd35d67","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Kyoto s exquisite architecture and lush scenery make it a grand city. Located on the island of Honshu, Kyoto is home to many Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, including the Kiyomizudera Temple and Kinkakuji.

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

[{"selector":"#anim-7968d1a3-e877-4c13-89a7-2c05647567d4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81ebab47-f18a-4a70-ab1f-a10bde8feffe","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c8e7eac0-b189-4ff3-af1a-4b3c5effca99","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6284b987-7955-489f-94a7-88491c9ed494","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] As its nickname suggests, the City of a Hundred Spires has an abundance of appealing architecture. The best way to experience Prague is on foot. Marvel at the many towers of Prague, like the Lesser Town Bridge Towers, the New Mill Water Tower

PARIS, FRANCE

[{"selector":"#anim-278a3ece-10db-4a73-ada9-7b394aa0f1a1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6fbd2333-ca77-488e-b73b-6ae6f709108f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.28395%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5dc8e966-79c2-4491-ba45-ce94b9969b05","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-35ffca95-268f-4271-9ceb-5832c1b4d6c7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -102.2659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A list of beautiful cities isn t complete without Paris! The French capital is home to more than 500 parks and gardens not to mention more than 2,000 monuments and 200 museums across its 20 arrondissements.