Time Out magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s 50 best cities is an intersection of many interesting reasons to visit the cities and the feeling they evoke in people. The tenth year interviewed 24,000 residents of 150 world capitals and also took into account the opinions of 100 experts on cities and life in them. According to the ranking, which are the most suitable to visit this year?
The Australian finished in first place Melbournewhich is described as a superbly blended mixture of architecture, monuments, gastronomy, sports, shopping opportunities and natural gems. A number of famous sporting events are held every year in the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, for example, this year’s Australian Open broke all previous attendance records. Fans of Formula 1 and football will also get their money’s worth.
The city smells of delicacies from cult restaurants, the local rooftop bars, independent cinemas and interesting galleries are famous. At the end of March, a gourmet food and wine festival is held here, and a few days later, an international comedy festival will make Melbourne laugh and a giant flower exhibition will delight.
The second row belongs to the Chinese Shanghai. The most modern and cosmopolitan Chinese megalopolis is one of the largest cities in the world. It combines traditional Chinese culture, Western influences and lots of futuristic architecture. The local cafes and bar scene are famous. Shanghai is often referred to as the city with the largest number of cafes in the world, while the locals are sure that everyone will find their own here.
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Shanghai is silver this year.
He took the bronze position Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital is well known for its opulent cultural scene with its many festivals. The largest theater and arts festival in the world, the Fringe, will take over the historic center in August, as will the book festival. The city will delight lovers of good food, beer, whiskey and gin.
Edinburgh is adorned with a number of famous monuments, such as a magnificent castle, and there is also plenty of greenery, led by the wonderful Royal Botanic Garden. The chocolate museum offers an abundance of sweets, you can have a coffee in a company with a company of playful chihuahuas or take a walk through the beautiful surroundings of the city with a bushy alpaca. The possibilities are almost endless.
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Edinburgh Castle is one of the landmarks of the charming city.
Not too far away, it promises a rich culture, a wide range of world cuisine and great museums Londonwhich placed fourth. He is the fifth New Yorkwhich is described by locals as an elegant cultural giant and the most interesting city in the world.
Pristine beaches, distinctive neighborhoods and friendly residents await tourists in Cape Town. South Africa’s second largest city is also said to promise great value for money. Sixth place was won not only for him.
It’s seven Mexiko City with an Aztec heritage, extraordinary contemporary art and a gastronomic scene that is hard to find competition in the world. The eighth is Thai Bangkok represented by centuries-old temples, modern skyscrapers, great street food, rich nightlife and openness to the LGBTQ+ community.
Allures of East Asia
The ninth is South Korean Soul, which is often referred to as the city of design, where traditional crafts flourish. It also offers an interesting gastronomic scene and is known for its positive attitude towards alcohol of both global and local production. This year is officially dedicated to art in the country; a number of new cultural monuments are preparing to be made available to the public for the first time. The longest awaited is the opening of the Center Pompidou, which will take place in May.
It received the last place in the top ten Tokio. According to the announcers, it is the safest and most accessible metropolis in the world, which cannot be disagreed with. It boasts a record number of Michelin-starred restaurants and a fascinating fashion scene represented by famous designers and local designers. And it also recently opened the world’s first theme park dedicated to Pokemon.
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Tokyo is a safe bet.
Tokyo is criss-crossed by an excellent public transport system, boasts many fascinating temples and numerous parks within sight of skyscrapers. They turn pink at the end of March thanks to the blossoming cherry blossoms, and turn yellow in autumn thanks to the two-lobed ginkgo leaves. And the Japanese maple colors them red twice a year – in spring and autumn.
No Czech city made it into the top fifty best. As for other large European cities, the eleventh place was occupied by the Swiss Zurich, the thirteenth by the Danish Copenhagen and the seventeenth by the Polish Krakow. Twentieth place went to Porto in Portugal, Spain’s Madrid finished twenty-second and Valencia twenty-fourth. The twenty-sixth place went to Bath, England, and the fortieth position belongs to Athens, Greece.
