The Most Beautiful Cities You Should See In Your Lifetime

Wanderlust is the most forgivable sin in the world. If you love travelling like an unbridled horse or a liberated bird away from the chains and restrictions of the mundane life, then you are as normal as a person can be. You are a free-spirit, whose passion and lust for life cannot be contained. Travelling gives you freedom. Visiting new places gives food for thought, adds color to life and bestows experiences and visions which act as souvenirs of the wonderful times you had in these places.

If you have an itchy feet and you love the city lights, to see cultural hubs, and see the real world in all its naked glory, take an alphabetical tour through the most beautiful cities you should see in your lifetime.

1. 1. Athens (Greece) is a living relic of a rich and ancient civilization and powerful empire. This capital city is still scattered about with the remnants of the heritage buildings, sculptures, monuments and everything that highlighting a pivotal time in human civilization. If not for the history of the land, for the pure joy of exploration and admiration of overflowing human architectural and creative genius, Athens is the perfect spot to venture into.

       

      Famous for its festive and vibrant nightlife, artistic legacy, intricate architectural designs and canal system, Amsterdam (Netherlands) is a soulful city with many secrets to unveil, a visual treat to your artistic senses and the right place to carpe diem.

   2. The rising center of South American tourist attraction, Buenos Aires (Argentina) is locale adorned with the grace of the majestic 19th century architecture. Its popularity is enhanced by its vivacious nightlife and savory food. If you are like collecting souvenirs, then you will love this capital city as it is a shopping hub in the making. It gives you a taste of European essence in the South American soil.

      Budapest (Hungary) emerged as one of the most attractive tourist spot of Central Europe in the 90s on account of its rich ancestry. Known as the “Little Paris of middle Europe”, the capital of Hungary emanates the deep legacy of Roman civilization and Turkish invasion. Art, religion, architecture, civilization, a millennium old history, Budapest has it all, making it one of the most beautiful cities you should see in your lifetime.

   3. Renowned for the architectural vigor and genius of Spanish colonization, Cusco (Peru) is yet another city with deep historical backdrop. If you want to explore beyond the remains of Inca, Cusco could be your stop to get lost in the greenery, the unique planetarium and the Art Museum before you take the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
   4. Dubai is your dream destination to marinade through a modern sanctuary of opulence in all regards, be it in modern architecture, shopping, festivities, colors and extravagant sports. The city is the hub of life through day and night.

      Kissed by the Adriatic Sea in the front and girdled by giant stone walls erected in the 16th century, Dubrovnik (Croatia) carries the remnant spirits from baroque to Renaissance to gothic ages. Drizzled with ancient homes and monuments, the “Old Town” is a cozy tourist city to visit and relish.

   5. Edinburg (Scotland) with its verdant hills, gorgeous gardens, neoclassical-tempered architectural is a royal city with priceless ancestry to uphold and show off. From monumental buildings, like the Edinburgh castle to monumental peaks like Arthur’s seat, your itchy feet won’t be able to resist the pocket channels of Scotland.
   6. The birthplace of Renaissance, Florence (Italy) is home to classic masterpieces of architectural genius. Scattered about with uniquely-styled cathedrals, towers, museums and breathtaking sculptures, Florence is a romantic city, and the center of world renowned art and literature.
   7. Situated by the hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Granada (Spain) offers a visionary treat to the visitors from atop the citadels and Moorish fortress, the majestic pools, patios, palaces, orchards and fountains as they whisper the tale of medieval grace and culture.
   8. Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii is an island for absolute enjoyment. The cuisine that would take over your palates, the shopping spots that will make you go crazy and the nightlife which would stun your into a stupor of joy are some of the attractions which lure the tourists to this crescent beach island. Are you going be one among them?
   9. Istanbul is a big city located in the modern Turkey, balances the taste of both Europe and Asia as it echoes of the whispers of ancient cultures and the many civilizations it underwent. Formerly known as Constantinople and Byzantium, the many names of the place itself is a testimony of its deep and tumultuous history and legacy. The monuments and architecture of the city trace the imprints of the bygone era and empires as well as the modern age’s spirit in its mosques, markets and streets.
   10. Jaipur is located in Rajasthan, India. To experience the whole of India would be a culture shock at every point even to the native people. Containing thousands of cultures, hundreds of languages and numerous religious philosophies, separated by provincial boundaries, all united under a geographical umbrella, India is an explorer’s paradise and Jaipur is the right place to plunge into heart of Incredible India. It is located in the royal state of Rajasthan, with stately palaces, opulent streets, gardens and courtyards. The Pink City and the culturally-eventful city of Jaipur offer warm and vibrant attractions to tourists.
   11. Kyoto (Japan) is a beautiful tourist city which gives its visitors opportunities to live and experience Japanese culture. You could delve into the tradition of Japan by dressing up as a Samurai or wearing a Kimono/ Yukata or explore your artistic side by setting a pace on a Taiko drum. The city is the right place to see and live out a foreign tradition and lifestyle.
   12. Lhasa is the site of Tibetan Buddhism which stretches by the Himalayan valleys. The Potala Palace, Sera Monastery which is UNESCO world heritage sites is some of the best places to experience the Buddhist architecture. The ruins of monuments scattered about in Lhasa also tell the story of invasions and resistances. The ideal time to visit Lhasa is between match and October.
   13. Marrakech is a city in Morocco made exquisite by palaces, gardens and mosques. Enriched by traditional crafts like pottery, jewelry making and lush textile industry, this medieval city’s charms lie in its Moorish aura and labyrinthine streets.
   14. Kenya’s capital, Nairobi is a major tourist spot. The Nairobi National Park, home to the engendered black rhinos, giraffes, lions and other wild beings, Nairobi is famous for its sprite-filled safaris.
   15. The Sun rises and sets every day. Yet, your seldom gift your eyes the leisure of that splendid vision. Every sunset is beautiful. Yet, not every sunset is as beautiful as the gay intermingling of orange and red that play in the horizon as the sun goes down in Ola, Greece. It is a vision you deserve to gift yourself at least once.
   16. Beautiful baroque buildings, an alluring medieval Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge graced by the statues of Saints and the kingdom of Bohemian Kings Prague (Czech Republic) is history expressed through human artistry and creativity.
   17. Quito, the capital of Ecuador is a city built on the remnants of ancient Inca. Its cathedrals and homes dust the area like a mirror of 16th century Moorish occupation. It is cozy city which would give you a humbling experience away from the over-crowded city life.
   18. The beaches of Copacabana, the samba of Ipanema, shopping in leblon, the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, the natural lagoons and opulent theatres, music, craft, dance, art- Rio De Janeiro has it all. What is keeping you from catching the next flight to Brazil?
   19. Wanting to visit the iconic Opera House of Sydney (Australia) must be in everybody’s wish list. A trip to Sydney could give you much more than that. You could experience a zoo in all its majesty at the Taronga zoo, surf in the Bondi beach, see marine life up close at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and enjoy your time with unlimited potentials open before you.
   20. Tanjavur, located in Tamil Nadu (India) is yet another site of religious heritage. Sprinkled with numerous temples, some even as old as the 11th century, it is a site of holiness and piety second to Varanasi. Aside from temples and its unique architectural designs, the paintings, monuments, art work and music of this ancient Dravidian city takes you back to one of the oldest human civilizations.
   21. The northeastern city of Italy, Venice is mounted on a collection of a hundred small islands in the Adriatic Sea. The charm of Venice is the absence of roads. People travel through water channels. Travelling through the pocket channels while losing oneself to the boatswain’s folk songs is a truly mesmerizing and surreal experience that you would want to experience in your life.
   22. The glowing capital of Poland, the monumental city is spewed with the architecture relics of Soviet unions and gothic churches before that. The Warsaw Mermaid monument at the heart of the city limned out the history of the city and stands tall as it guardian.
   23. The winds and valleys, the baroque history and the exquisite cuisine, of the cool and vibrant Mexican city of Xalapa is a well-preserved site of Mexican heritage.
   24. A city formed as a result of the Roman occupation in England, York (UK),’s medieval gothic buildings and bell towers take you through a journey to the history of England that you have only ready in books.
   25. The breathtaking city of Zurich (Switzerland) is a proud ensemble of pre-medieval legacy, luscious lakes, museums, galleries, churches and cathedrals and nature exploration. The economic capital of the world is a center of tourist attraction as well.

From A to Z, the list holds only the barest minimum of the huge world you live in. Strive to see it all and experience life in all its sense and essence. But, you have to begin somewhere. Why not begin from A?