What are the main factors that one should consider for choosing the most beautiful cities in the world? It is the city's people, their hospitality or friendliness, or it is the cities huge and high skyscrapers, or maybe the city's beauty during night time? There are a lot of things, one can look to be able to distinguish which of the most beautiful cities worldwide truly is the best.
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TOP : 1
City Name : Vienna
Population : 1.731 million (2012)
Area : 414.6 km²
Vienna is the capital of Austria, and proud to say, also my middle name. Some says that the city name Vienna was derived from the Celtic word "windo-" which means "bright or fair". Other accounts stated that Vienna name came from Irish which is "fionn" and Welsh - "gwyn". Other opinions said it was from the word "Vedunia" which means "forest stream". There are so many accounts and related discussions for the true origin of the city name Vienna but one thing is for sure, this city is undeniably beautiful.
TOP : 2
City Name : Paris
Population : 2.234 million (Jan 2009)
Area : 105.4 km²
Paris is the capital city of France. Paris name originated from its early dwellers. The Gaulish tribe which is Paris early dwellers is also known and called as Parisii, which was believed to be originated from the word "parisio" which means "the working people" or "the craftsmen". During the Roman era, Paris was known as Lutetia Parisiorum. It was the time of the reign of Julian the Apostate it obtained the name Paris. Some of the popular name for Paris is The City of Love and more famously known for The City of Light. Paris main icon worldwide is the Eiffel Tower named after Gustave Eiffel.
TOP : 3
City Name : Florence
Population : 370,092 (2010)
Area : 102.4 km²
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and province of Florence also. Before, Florence became a Roman city and was established by Lucius Cornelius Sulla in 80 BC. During the golden age, almost all writers and poets in Italy are connected with Florence.
TOP : 4
City Name : Vancouver
Population : 603,502 (2011)
Area : 115 km²
Vancouver is the capital city of Canada. Vancouver is a coastal seaport city. Its earliest inhabitants are the indigenous people of the pacific northwest coast. Captain Jose Maria Narvaez was the first ever European to be able to explore Vancouver. But it is not named after Narvaez. The name Vancouver is now widely accepted originated from "van Coevorden" which means "originating from Coevorden".
TOP : 5
City Name : Auckland
Population : 1.377 million (Jun 2011)
Area : 1,086 km²
Auckland is a city found in New Zealand. It is the largest and the most populous city in New Zealand. This beautiful metro city is composed of so many cultures. These includes European, Maori, Pacific Islander and Asian. When you talk about Polynesian population, Auckland is considered to have the largest population of Polynesians. Auckland was classified as a Beta World City also.
TOP : 6
City Name : Venice
Population : 263,996 (Oct 9, 2011)
Area : 414.6 km²
Wow! so many beautiful cities in Italy indeed. Venice is a beautiful city located in Italy and is the capital of the Veneto region. The name Venice originated from the ancient inhabitants of this city. These people are called Veneti. Venice is also famous for the following names worldwide.
- La Dominante
- Serenissima
- Queen of the Adriatic
- City of Water
- City of Masks
- City of Bridges
- The Floating City
- City of Canals
TOP : 7
City Name : Prague
Population : 1.262 million (Sep 30, 2011)
Area : 496 km²
Prague is the largest city and capital of Czech Republic. Overall, Prague is the 14th largest city in European Union. It is also considered as the historical capital of Bohemia proper. During the 19th century, Prague got its name and it is Prague until now. Some of the most popular sites in Prague are the following.
- Prague Castle
- Charles Bridge
- Old Town Square
- Jewish Quarter
- Lennon Wall
- Petřín hill
TOP : 8
City Name : Lisbon
Population : 547,631 (2011)
Area : 84.8 km²
Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. . It is the oldest city in the world and also the oldest in Western Europe. Beautiful city of Lisbon is also considered as the wealthiest region in Portugal. It is also considered as a global city because of its importance in the following industries;
- Finance
- Commerce
- Media
- Entertainment
- Arts
- International trade
- Education
- Tourism
TOP : 9
City Name : Rio de Janeiro
Population : 6.32 million (2010)
Area : 1,260 km²
Rio de Janeiro or Rio for short is also popular with its nickname "Marvelous City". It is the capital of Rio de Janeiro State. Rio is the most visited city in the southern hemisphere and the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries. It is the largest city of Brazil, third in South America and 26th worldwide. The Summer Olympics and Paralympics will be held in Rio on 2016. Really is, a very spectacular and beautiful scene to see at night as you can see on the Rio photo above.
TOP : 10
City Name : Amsterdam
Population : 820,654 (May 6, 2012)
Area : 219 km²
Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of Netherlands. Its name originated from Amstelredamme. Amsterdam is the commercial, financial and business capital of Netherlands. Located in western Netherlands and province of North Holland, this beautiful city is situated two meters above sea level. It is also considered as one of the most popular tourist destination in Europe. Some of its famous architectural buildings are the following;
- Oude Kerk (Old Church)
- het Houten Huys
- Westerkerk
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