50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World
We seek beauty in many forms—through art and architecture; water views and mountain vistas; history and culture—and some places make that search extremely easy. This list of absolutely stunning locales circles the globe, covering the cities and towns that made us fall in love at first sight with their futuristic skylines, tree-lined canals, and colorful historic buildings (among many other things). From Amsterdam to Cusco, here are the 50 most beautiful cities in the world.
This gallery was originally published in 2016. It has been updated with new information.
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