Most beautiful cities in the world

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Most beautiful cities in the world Explore the cities in this list and vote for the ones you find most beautiful.

Thanks to their famous attractions, the cities on this list are often considered the most beautiful in the world. They offer a blend of stunning architecture and spectacular views: complete harmony between art and nature.

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What do you consider to be the most beautiful city in the world?

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86.400%
Barcelona
Spain
Barcelona Barcelona
Barcelona is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, known for the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família and Park Güell. The Gothic Quarter, lively boulevards and •••
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86.555%
Rome
Italy
Rome Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the Lazio region, located on the banks of the Tiber. According to ISTAT, the municipality had 2,747,290 residents on 31 December 2024.
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3
85.714%
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a city on the Atlantic coast of Brazil, known for its landscape between the mountains and the ocean. The Christ statue on Corcovado and the Pão de Açúcar mountain are its •••
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85.577%
Paris
France
Paris Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city of France. The city is crossed by the Seine River in northern France, in the middle of the Île-de-France region, also known as the Paris region.
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5
86.957%
Venice
Italy
Venice Venice
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, built on islands in a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea. Canals, bridges and historic palaces define its landscape. San Marco Square, the Doge's Palace and •••
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6
82.857%
Prague
Czech Republic
Prague Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, located on the Vltava River in the historic region of Bohemia. On 31 December 2024, the city had 1,397,880 residents, according to the Czech •••
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83.871%
Sydney
Australia
Sydney Sydney
Sydney is a city on the east coast of Australia, developed around a vast natural harbour. The Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are its iconic landmarks. The Rocks historic district •••
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8
85.294%
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Monte Carlo Monte Carlo
On the French Riviera, at the foot of the Maritime Alps, Monte Carlo is a district of the Principality of Monaco. Place du Casino is home to the casino, the Hôtel de Paris, opened in 1864 •••
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9
81.818%
New York City
New York
New York City New York City
New York is a city on the east coast of the United States, known for its cultural diversity and skyline of skyscrapers. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge are its •••
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83.178%
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, but the state's main institutions, the Supreme Court, the government and parliament, are based in The Hague.
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Frequently asked questions

What is in first place?

Barcelona is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 108 votes for and 17 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Barcelona, Rome, Rio de Janeiro. The ranking can change as votes are added.

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 4,191 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

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