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There are many cities in the world but it is normally
said that the cities which are larger in size are beautiful but it is
not always the same case many cites with smaller area are beautiful than
those having larger area . As it a famous saying that beauty lies in the
eyes of viewer or observer and it all depends on him or her how to
observe and view things. Some cities have natural beauty but it
increases with an artificial work done by its inhabitant.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
The Vietnamese capital is a city of lakes steeped in ancient
architecture, with houses, palaces and statues that hint at the
influence of everyone who has passed through over the past few hundred
years from the Chinese to the French. Narrow, wooded lanes twist between
elegant villas, gleaming modern buildings, graceful pagodas and ornate
palaces, while the streets throng with cyclos (bike taxis) and bicycles. |
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Cape Town, South Africa
For sheer natural spectacle, Cape Town is hard to beat. Overlooked by
Table Mountain, the city`s streets spread down to the vast ocean, edged
by flawless white-sand beaches. An eclectic mix of Dutch colonial and
contemporary African architecture, the city has a lively bohemian feel
whether you`re soaking up the sun at the Victoria and Albert Waterfront,
strolling past the brightly-painted facades in Bo Kaap or watching the
spectacular sunset at Camps Bay. |
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Venice, Italy
Venice has been painted, talked about and written about countless times,
yet first-time visitors are always overwhelmed by its unique beauty.
Kick off with a walking tour in the Piazza San Marco, then simply lose
yourself in the tangle of alleyways. Hop on a vaporetto along the Grand
Canal to see the grand Venetian mansions from their best perspective,
and watch the sun set from the 16th-century Rialto bridge lined with
tiny shops. |
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Florence, Italy
Soaked in history, art and Renaissance architecture, Florence feels like
an open-air museum that runs at a much slower pace to Rome. The vastly
impressive Duomo is the first port of call for most visitors but around
every corner lies another gem: the elegant space of the Piazza della
Signoria, the stately Palazzo Vecchio, the stunning views from the top
of the Campanile. Forget queuing for the galleries and simply stroll -
getting lost is part of the pleasure. |
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Cartagena, Colombia
The city of Cartagena was the most important port in Colombia in
colonial times; the impressive walls were originally built to keep out
pirates and enemy forces. Inside the walls, the old town is a maze of
cobbled alleys and streets, overlooked by balconies draped in
bougainvillea. Dotted with cafe-filled plazas and courtyards, there are
plenty of spots great for people-watching.
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San Francisco, US
Artsy, bohemian and stunningly beautiful, San Francisco`s beautiful bay
lends the feeling of a beach resort to this city of 43 hills. One of the
best ways to discover San Fran is on one of the trams that clamber up
and down the steep streets (think Steve McQueen in Bullitt) and continue
all the way down to the shore, which incidentally is the perfect place
for a bowl of the city`s signature clam chowder.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
Bombed and under siege in the 1990s, Croatia`s iconic walled city has
been restored to its former glory. From the polished cobbles of the
Stradun - the city`s main pedestrianised street - to a lattice of steps
and alleyways that wind between the terracotta-roofs, you could spend an
entire day flitting between the restaurants, shops and cafes. The view
from the ancient walls of the city`s rooftops and the sparkling Adriatic
beyond is one of the best in the Mediterranean.
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Bruges, Belgium
One of Europe`s most intact medieval cities, Bruges is so perfect it
almost looks like a film set. In fact, it actually was the backdrop to
In Bruges. But alongside the 15th century houses, palaces and squares, a
quirky, contemporary Belgian city goes about its business. The best way
to see it is on a canal boat trip, but enjoying a beer or three at a
cafe in the picturesque Grote Markt (Great Market) is an equally
integral part of a visit.
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Cambridge, UK
Oxford may get all the glory, but Cambridge is equally beautiful, with
the elegant college buildings overlooking lush green lawns that roll
down to the banks of the river Cam. Hire a punt and glide along the
river, visit Christ`s College - once home to Charles Darwin - or simply
stroll through the picturesque streets and alleys.
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