if you’re planning a round-the-world
trip you’ll need an itinerary welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten must
visit cities around the world for this
list we pick cities based on how
beautiful they are how fun they are and
how much they have to offer tourists in
the way of cuisine must-see attractions
and overall vibe number 10
Berlin Germany once a divided city
Berlin is now bursting with culture
architecture attractions and festivals
for visitors to take in from the
institutions on museum Island to
historical sites like the Reichstag
Brandenburg Gate the Berlin Wall
memorial and the many town squares to
the neverending parties of the city’s
many clubs there’s something to keep
visitors occupied day and night the beer
and cuisine in the city go hand in hand
to give tourists a taste of authentic
Germany a meeting place of old and new
charm and fortitude Berlin allows
travelers to live history on its streets
number 9 Barcelona Spain this Spanish
city’s reputation for football fandom
precedes it as does its identity as a
region that honors both its past and
future nestled by the Mediterranean Sea
and the set of the coset Ola mountain
range
Barcelona’s views are spectacular its
climate is warm and its beaches are
breathtaking but it’s much more than
natural beauty there are also cathedrals
and churches galore stadiums that have
hosted World Cup matches and Olympic
Games and stunning architecture
everywhere you look and at night the
city’s tapas bars and restaurants entice
visitors to savor some of the local
flavors number 8 Tokyo Japan a mixture
of the old world and futuristic
technologies Tokyo is one of the only
places you can see a traditional Kabuki
show one minute then find yourself
looking at cutting-edge fashion in the
harajuku neighborhood the next packed
with people skyscrapers and one of the
world’s most state-of-the-art mass
transit networks you’ll also want to
take in traditional Japanese culture
while
visiting by way of local shrines shows
and markets and let’s not forget the
food Tokyo is a world capital for
cuisine with almost double the Michelin
stars of Paris’s restaurants number
seven AB stir damn the Netherlands named
for its beginnings as a dam on the
Amstel River this water-based city is a
feat in both architecture and beauty
nicknamed the Venice of the north due to
its many canals amsterdam offers a great
balance between nature and man-made
creations as well as historical and
contemporary style whether you travel on
foot by boat by car or by bike you can
see the world’s oldest Stock Exchange
the Anne Frank House and the van Gogh
Museum and we can’t discuss Amsterdam
without mentioning its famous red-light
district and marijuana cafes number six
Rome Italy founded in 753 BC this modern
and innovative city allows visitors a
view of the past known for its fashion
art and sights like the Colosseum it’s
considered one of the birthplaces of
Western civilization Rome is also an
important religious destination for
those interested in the Catholic Church
as the city helped shape Christianity as
a whole but a visit to this popular
Italian city would not be complete
without a glimpse of the Roman Way of
life and food drink cinema and opera are
all essential aspects that cannot be
missed after all when in Rome number
five Istanbul Turkey East meets West in
Turkey’s largest city a cultural and
economic hub
Istanbul is a transcontinental City
because it spans the Bosphorus Strait
with historical importance as the
capital city of for former empires this
Turkish delight is teeming with relics
of those civilizations in the form of
art and architecture and it’s mosques
and churches are just a few examples
with friendly locals its Grand Bazaar
and countless minarets dotting the
skyline Istanbul was named the European
Capital of Culture in 2010 meaning
it remains a world-class tourist
destination number four Shanghai China
another bright bustling Asian metropolis
Shanghai is home to more people than any
other city in China with over 24 million
calling it home while Beijing and Hong
Kong are also worth visiting Shanghai is
a beautiful mix of tradition and
modernity as fast paced as its magnetic
levitation train this financial capital
lies at the mouth of the longest river
in Asia the Yangtze considered the place
of origin of everything modern within
China as well as the birthplace of
literature cinema and theatre Shanghai’s
museums historical destinations and
temples are all must-see sights number
three London England the United Kingdom
founded by the Romans roughly two
millennia ago London is a world capital
in terms of culture finance tourism and
by almost any other standard a great
city to visit for a living history
lesson sites like The Globe Theatre the
Tower of London and the many museums
offer visitors a taste of the old world
while tourist standards like Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace
are also unmissable a fascinatingly
diverse city with people from all around
you can enjoy all of London from high
above via the London Eye well I’ll
accept the pubs that is number two New
York City the United States the city so
nice they named it twice
New York New York is the city that never
sleeps and the Big Apple among its many
monikers if you’re interested in
visiting a world capital that wields
influence over everything from commerce
to cuisine fashion to finance politics
to technology New York City is your
place the Gateway to the land of
opportunity it’s been influenced
culturally by its status as the primary
access point for immigration to the US
easy to navigate due to its grid like
design visitors can find their way to
countless world-famous landmarks in any
number of distinctive neighborhoods in a
New York minute before we unveil our top
pick here are some honorable mentions
number one Paris France timeless in its
elegance and consistent center of
enlightenment throughout its history the
City of Light may be for lovers but it’s
much more than that the perfect spot to
experience the old-world charm of Europe
since the city’s main architecture has
remained mostly unchanged Paris is at
once grand and intimate with impressive
structures like the Eiffel Tower and
lofty tee off standing near small cafes
book shops and boutiques
if sites like the Louvre or Nestle adamm
Cathedral don’t appeal to you the city’s
bohemian vibe and unparalleled culinary
delights are sure to tickle your fancy
do you agree with our list which city do
you want to visit for more breathtaking
top 10s published every day be sure to
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trip you’ll need an itinerary welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten must
visit cities around the world for this
list we pick cities based on how
beautiful they are how fun they are and
how much they have to offer tourists in
the way of cuisine must-see attractions
and overall vibe number 10
Berlin Germany once a divided city
Berlin is now bursting with culture
architecture attractions and festivals
for visitors to take in from the
institutions on museum Island to
historical sites like the Reichstag
Brandenburg Gate the Berlin Wall
memorial and the many town squares to
the neverending parties of the city’s
many clubs there’s something to keep
visitors occupied day and night the beer
and cuisine in the city go hand in hand
to give tourists a taste of authentic
Germany a meeting place of old and new
charm and fortitude Berlin allows
travelers to live history on its streets
number 9 Barcelona Spain this Spanish
city’s reputation for football fandom
precedes it as does its identity as a
region that honors both its past and
future nestled by the Mediterranean Sea
and the set of the coset Ola mountain
range
Barcelona’s views are spectacular its
climate is warm and its beaches are
breathtaking but it’s much more than
natural beauty there are also cathedrals
and churches galore stadiums that have
hosted World Cup matches and Olympic
Games and stunning architecture
everywhere you look and at night the
city’s tapas bars and restaurants entice
visitors to savor some of the local
flavors number 8 Tokyo Japan a mixture
of the old world and futuristic
technologies Tokyo is one of the only
places you can see a traditional Kabuki
show one minute then find yourself
looking at cutting-edge fashion in the
harajuku neighborhood the next packed
with people skyscrapers and one of the
world’s most state-of-the-art mass
transit networks you’ll also want to
take in traditional Japanese culture
while
visiting by way of local shrines shows
and markets and let’s not forget the
food Tokyo is a world capital for
cuisine with almost double the Michelin
stars of Paris’s restaurants number
seven AB stir damn the Netherlands named
for its beginnings as a dam on the
Amstel River this water-based city is a
feat in both architecture and beauty
nicknamed the Venice of the north due to
its many canals amsterdam offers a great
balance between nature and man-made
creations as well as historical and
contemporary style whether you travel on
foot by boat by car or by bike you can
see the world’s oldest Stock Exchange
the Anne Frank House and the van Gogh
Museum and we can’t discuss Amsterdam
without mentioning its famous red-light
district and marijuana cafes number six
Rome Italy founded in 753 BC this modern
and innovative city allows visitors a
view of the past known for its fashion
art and sights like the Colosseum it’s
considered one of the birthplaces of
Western civilization Rome is also an
important religious destination for
those interested in the Catholic Church
as the city helped shape Christianity as
a whole but a visit to this popular
Italian city would not be complete
without a glimpse of the Roman Way of
life and food drink cinema and opera are
all essential aspects that cannot be
missed after all when in Rome number
five Istanbul Turkey East meets West in
Turkey’s largest city a cultural and
economic hub
Istanbul is a transcontinental City
because it spans the Bosphorus Strait
with historical importance as the
capital city of for former empires this
Turkish delight is teeming with relics
of those civilizations in the form of
art and architecture and it’s mosques
and churches are just a few examples
with friendly locals its Grand Bazaar
and countless minarets dotting the
skyline Istanbul was named the European
Capital of Culture in 2010 meaning
it remains a world-class tourist
destination number four Shanghai China
another bright bustling Asian metropolis
Shanghai is home to more people than any
other city in China with over 24 million
calling it home while Beijing and Hong
Kong are also worth visiting Shanghai is
a beautiful mix of tradition and
modernity as fast paced as its magnetic
levitation train this financial capital
lies at the mouth of the longest river
in Asia the Yangtze considered the place
of origin of everything modern within
China as well as the birthplace of
literature cinema and theatre Shanghai’s
museums historical destinations and
temples are all must-see sights number
three London England the United Kingdom
founded by the Romans roughly two
millennia ago London is a world capital
in terms of culture finance tourism and
by almost any other standard a great
city to visit for a living history
lesson sites like The Globe Theatre the
Tower of London and the many museums
offer visitors a taste of the old world
while tourist standards like Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace
are also unmissable a fascinatingly
diverse city with people from all around
you can enjoy all of London from high
above via the London Eye well I’ll
accept the pubs that is number two New
York City the United States the city so
nice they named it twice
New York New York is the city that never
sleeps and the Big Apple among its many
monikers if you’re interested in
visiting a world capital that wields
influence over everything from commerce
to cuisine fashion to finance politics
to technology New York City is your
place the Gateway to the land of
opportunity it’s been influenced
culturally by its status as the primary
access point for immigration to the US
easy to navigate due to its grid like
design visitors can find their way to
countless world-famous landmarks in any
number of distinctive neighborhoods in a
New York minute before we unveil our top
pick here are some honorable mentions
number one Paris France timeless in its
elegance and consistent center of
enlightenment throughout its history the
City of Light may be for lovers but it’s
much more than that the perfect spot to
experience the old-world charm of Europe
since the city’s main architecture has
remained mostly unchanged Paris is at
once grand and intimate with impressive
structures like the Eiffel Tower and
lofty tee off standing near small cafes
book shops and boutiques
if sites like the Louvre or Nestle adamm
Cathedral don’t appeal to you the city’s
bohemian vibe and unparalleled culinary
delights are sure to tickle your fancy
do you agree with our list which city do
you want to visit for more breathtaking
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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