Hello my dear friends, as I promised today I'm back with the second part of the top in witch we talk about the top 10 cities in the world, in my opinion as I said.
10.Roma, Italy
-The Pantheon, builted over 1800 years ago, was the tallest dome in the world until Florence Cathedral was built in 1436 and is one of the most important sights in Rome;
9.Sydney, Australia
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Among the most representative tourist attractions are included:
-Madamme Tussaud's museum, known as the Wax Museum is the place where you can photograph Devir international stars, you can sing along favorite stars in the musical museum;
- The famous Red Light District;
-Van Gogh Museum which contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world but also collections of other artisti.Lucrarile Van Gogh are organized into five distinct periods in the life and work of the painter, which are: the Netherlands, Paris, Arles , Auvers sur Oise and Saint-Remy;
7.London, England
London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is one of the most visited cities in the world offering a wealth of sights.
The most popular cultural sites are:
-Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror, located on the banks of the Thames, is the best known tourist attraction and cultural center of London;
-Big Ben, the emblem of the British capital, looks incredible at night when the clocks on each side and the facade are illuminated;
-Buckingham Palace, official residence of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, was first opened to the public in 1993. Entrance to Buckingham Palace is through Ambassadors Court on the Buckingham Palace street. Palace Grand Hall is the place where is located the old reception hall at Buckingham Palace;
-Wheel of London, known as the London Eye, is an impressive attraction that must be seen once arrived in London;
6.Venice, Italy
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Venice is the most popular tourist destination because of the water channel which crosses the city and offers an air of romance. Venice has a multitude of attractions that can be enjoyed either from a gondola or simply during a walk in the alleys of the city.
Among the most popular attractions in Venice are:
- St. Mark's Square is the most famous square in Venice, surrounded by boutiques and cafes full of romance;
-St. Mark's Basilica, the most famous church in Venice, because of the opulent form, decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and because of its status of power and wealth, has been called the golden church (Chiesa d'Oro);
- Grand Canal - although Venice is divided into islands and canals, The Grand Canal is one big canal in the true meaning of the word, has the form of an "S" in the mirror and is approximately 3.8 km long, 30-90 wide and a depth of 5 meters. The Grand Canal is the highest rated district in Venice: the houses are larger, decorations are much higher scale and has the easiest transport boats with the largest boat traffic in the city;
-Doge's Palace in Venice,serving as senate, administrative, court, public archive and prison until 1797 when the Venetian republic fell, is a superb example of venetian gothic architecture;
-Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal and probably best known in the city, is an important tourist attraction that attracts annually a lot of tourists. Rialto Bridge is 7.5 meters high and includes 3-way walk. Two sides on the railing and the middle band which serves as a space for retailers that sell various blades, murano glass, jewelry and more;
5.Budapest, Ungary
Budapest, by the multitude of sights and beautiful places offered, the capital of Hungary becomes an ideal tourist destination. It can be considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and even in the world, many considering it the birthplace of the modern world.
Among the most popular attractions from Budapest, which can offer you an unforgettable holiday, are:
-The building of the Hungarian Parliament, where the National Assembly meets, is one of the most beautiful legislative buildings in Europe and the third largest building in the world, hosting a national parliament;
-Chain Bridge, became one of the most famous sights in Budapest, connecting Pest and Buda across the Danube between Pesta and Buda and offers one of the best views in town, with all the majesty of the Danube which finds its way under the bridge. From the bridge we can admire the grand Parliament building, which dominates the Pest side of the Danube, and the Castle towers on the hill of Buda;
-St. Stephen's Basilica, holy relic that offers a great view, important landmark in Budapest, is dedicated to the first king of Hungary, St. Stephen and is the largest church in Budapest that can accommodate about 8,500 people;
-Opera in Budapest, sights that offers its visitors great architectural and artistic performance, awaits visitors with a rich musical program that stretches along the hole year. Of course, only the architecture of the building itself worth seeing, even if you do not go to a show, because Opera House is a landmark in Budapest. Even for those who are not necessarily fascinated by the opera, visiting Budapest Opera building is recommended;
4.Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany's capital, a city with many attractions that are visited daily by many locals and tourists, is not only a center were are focused all the tourist attractions, but they are scattered throughout the city, a true historical center of Berlin beeing in the eastern part of it.
Here are some of the sights that you should visit when you are in Berlin:
-The Berlin Wall, symbol of the Cold War divided the city into two parts, east and west. Built by the Government of the German Democratic Republic to prevent the East Germans flee to West Germany, most of it was demolished when the border between East and West was opened in 1989;
-The Brandenburg Gate is a monumental gate built in the 18th century as a symbol of peace. During the Cold War , when the gate is right on the border between East and West , became a symbol of a divided city . Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate became a symbol of reunified Berlin;
- Alexanderplatz was the downtown and from the reunification of Germany , the market has become a main point of interest and an important tourist attraction . In the distant past was called Ochsenmarkt market or bull market, but in 1805, after a visit by Russian Tsar Alexander I, was renamed Alexanderplatz;
-Reichstag, the German Parliament is one of the most important tourist attractions and historical from Berlin. Parliament building is near the Brandenburg Gate and before the unification of Germany was even approached to the Berlin Wall;
3. New York, U.S.A.
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, its metropolitan area being one of the largest urban areas in the world. In this city you doesn't get bored never because you have a plurality of tourist attractions and culture buildings.
Among the most popular tourist attractions in New York are:
-Statue of Liberty, symbol of the American people is a copper statue offered in token of friendship from the people of France and installed just over 10 years, in 1886, on Liberty Island, with a height of 47 meters, and its gold torch high in the sky with another 45 yards.
-the Empire State Building represents the ambition of humans to build buildings that audacious rises to the sky. This skyscraper is perhaps the most famous building in New York, so that can be seen on a lot of postcards of the American city;
-Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of New York City and at the time of its foundation was the largest suspension bridge in the world. Today it is a brand tourist attraction and is among the monuments on the list of historic preservation in New York;
-Central Park is one of the places that make New York a city American metropolis in witch so many people want to live. The park is located in Manhattan and his example was used as a model for many other cities around the world. The park has several lakes, theaters, fountains, ice rinks, tennis courts, basketball courts and playgrounds for children. There is also the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
2.Sankt Petersburg, Rusia
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In Saint Petersburg, a city that abounds in monuments and museums, located in an exceptional natural setting, on the banks of winding canals and Neva River, are several attractions that you have to visit to be able to make a more accurate idea about the beauties of the city. Short but rich history of the city St. Petersburg, endowed with a rich variety of architectural and artistic treasures, definitely worth to explore them on a holiday in the most beautiful city of Russia.
From the variety of tourist attractions of the city, some of the most popular are :
-The beautiful Church of the Resurrection of Jesus in St. Petersburg , one of the most prominent landmarks of the city, was built in the late 19th century in Russian classical style , decorated with colorful domes and mosaics of the most diverse. Church of the Resurrection of Jesus, known as the Church on Spilled Blood, the Russian Orthodox masterpiece, was built in honor of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, who was assassinated in the place were is built today this church;
-State Hermitage Museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world and certainly is a sight that must be found on the list of every tourist who arrives in St. Petersburg. In addition to owning one of the most important art collections in the world, the Hermitage is worth visiting for only its very sumptuous insides;
-Peter and Paul Fortress, built in the same year as the founding of St. Petersburg, in 1703, became one of the main attractions of the city, mainly because of its multitude of buildings full of history;
-National Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, founded in the late 19th century by Emperor Nicholas II as the first museum of Russian art, has a large part of its impressive collection on display in Mikhailovsky Palace;
1.Paris, France
It is ideal to go to Paris together with your loved one because, besides major cultural sites such as Cathedral Notre Damme du Paris, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Basilica Sacre-Coer, here you can find many places full of romance such as walks along the river Senna, enjoying coffee at a cafe in Paris, all these making you to appreciate the most beautiful and simple.
In conclusion, this is in my own opinion, the top 20 most beautiful cities in the world. I'm sure opinions are different, but I hope I have covered at least 70% of your preferences. In the future I will tell you more about the sights that cities owns.
10.Roma, Italy
Rome, capital of Italy, situated on the banks of the Tiber river, is located in the Italian peninsula, in the province of Lazio. The city has a long history of being centuries the capital of the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and modern Italy. That`s why Rome has a wealth of monuments of great architectural and cultural value.
Being so rich in monuments, I have to be very brief presenting you a very small part, following that in a future article will detail more:
-The Coliseum is the symbol of Italy, the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire during construction reaching up to 7 years. Although its monumental structure is now a ruin, it remains a majestic tourist attraction that its worth seeing;
-St. Peter's Basilica, the center of Christianity, is a building of a spectacular architectural beauty;
-The Roman Forum is an old Republican market built in the sixth century and it was for a long time political, economic and religious city;-The Pantheon, builted over 1800 years ago, was the tallest dome in the world until Florence Cathedral was built in 1436 and is one of the most important sights in Rome;
9.Sydney, Australia
Sydney, dubbed the Emerald City, is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, recognized as the world's most pleasant metropolis. It is located in the Jackson bay, a natural harbor on the southeast coast of the australian continent.
Among the major tourist attractions in Sydney are:
-the Great Harbour Bridge, with an impressive structure, is one of the most popular attractions of Sydney city and can be seen from any part of the Rocks district;
-at Colonial Museum, which is located on College Street, being the oldest museum in Australia, you can see collections of vertebrate and invertebrate, zoology, mineralogy, anthropology, paleontology;
-Sydney Opera House, located in Sydney city harbor and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, is one of the most famous buildings of twentieth century, being interesting by the unique architecture, the roof having the form of a seashel;
8.Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Being a very old city, it has very great tourism potential, providing many historical artifacts that are part of the national heritage of the Netherlands and are protected by the law.
Among the most representative tourist attractions are included:
-Madamme Tussaud's museum, known as the Wax Museum is the place where you can photograph Devir international stars, you can sing along favorite stars in the musical museum;
- The famous Red Light District;
-Van Gogh Museum which contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world but also collections of other artisti.Lucrarile Van Gogh are organized into five distinct periods in the life and work of the painter, which are: the Netherlands, Paris, Arles , Auvers sur Oise and Saint-Remy;
7.London, England
The most popular cultural sites are:
-Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror, located on the banks of the Thames, is the best known tourist attraction and cultural center of London;
-Big Ben, the emblem of the British capital, looks incredible at night when the clocks on each side and the facade are illuminated;
-Buckingham Palace, official residence of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, was first opened to the public in 1993. Entrance to Buckingham Palace is through Ambassadors Court on the Buckingham Palace street. Palace Grand Hall is the place where is located the old reception hall at Buckingham Palace;
-Wheel of London, known as the London Eye, is an impressive attraction that must be seen once arrived in London;
6.Venice, Italy
Among the most popular attractions in Venice are:
- St. Mark's Square is the most famous square in Venice, surrounded by boutiques and cafes full of romance;
-St. Mark's Basilica, the most famous church in Venice, because of the opulent form, decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and because of its status of power and wealth, has been called the golden church (Chiesa d'Oro);
- Grand Canal - although Venice is divided into islands and canals, The Grand Canal is one big canal in the true meaning of the word, has the form of an "S" in the mirror and is approximately 3.8 km long, 30-90 wide and a depth of 5 meters. The Grand Canal is the highest rated district in Venice: the houses are larger, decorations are much higher scale and has the easiest transport boats with the largest boat traffic in the city;
-Doge's Palace in Venice,serving as senate, administrative, court, public archive and prison until 1797 when the Venetian republic fell, is a superb example of venetian gothic architecture;
-Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal and probably best known in the city, is an important tourist attraction that attracts annually a lot of tourists. Rialto Bridge is 7.5 meters high and includes 3-way walk. Two sides on the railing and the middle band which serves as a space for retailers that sell various blades, murano glass, jewelry and more;
5.Budapest, Ungary
Among the most popular attractions from Budapest, which can offer you an unforgettable holiday, are:
-The building of the Hungarian Parliament, where the National Assembly meets, is one of the most beautiful legislative buildings in Europe and the third largest building in the world, hosting a national parliament;
-Chain Bridge, became one of the most famous sights in Budapest, connecting Pest and Buda across the Danube between Pesta and Buda and offers one of the best views in town, with all the majesty of the Danube which finds its way under the bridge. From the bridge we can admire the grand Parliament building, which dominates the Pest side of the Danube, and the Castle towers on the hill of Buda;
-St. Stephen's Basilica, holy relic that offers a great view, important landmark in Budapest, is dedicated to the first king of Hungary, St. Stephen and is the largest church in Budapest that can accommodate about 8,500 people;
-Opera in Budapest, sights that offers its visitors great architectural and artistic performance, awaits visitors with a rich musical program that stretches along the hole year. Of course, only the architecture of the building itself worth seeing, even if you do not go to a show, because Opera House is a landmark in Budapest. Even for those who are not necessarily fascinated by the opera, visiting Budapest Opera building is recommended;
4.Berlin, Germany
Here are some of the sights that you should visit when you are in Berlin:
-The Berlin Wall, symbol of the Cold War divided the city into two parts, east and west. Built by the Government of the German Democratic Republic to prevent the East Germans flee to West Germany, most of it was demolished when the border between East and West was opened in 1989;
-The Brandenburg Gate is a monumental gate built in the 18th century as a symbol of peace. During the Cold War , when the gate is right on the border between East and West , became a symbol of a divided city . Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate became a symbol of reunified Berlin;
- Alexanderplatz was the downtown and from the reunification of Germany , the market has become a main point of interest and an important tourist attraction . In the distant past was called Ochsenmarkt market or bull market, but in 1805, after a visit by Russian Tsar Alexander I, was renamed Alexanderplatz;
-Reichstag, the German Parliament is one of the most important tourist attractions and historical from Berlin. Parliament building is near the Brandenburg Gate and before the unification of Germany was even approached to the Berlin Wall;
3. New York, U.S.A.
Among the most popular tourist attractions in New York are:
-Statue of Liberty, symbol of the American people is a copper statue offered in token of friendship from the people of France and installed just over 10 years, in 1886, on Liberty Island, with a height of 47 meters, and its gold torch high in the sky with another 45 yards.
-the Empire State Building represents the ambition of humans to build buildings that audacious rises to the sky. This skyscraper is perhaps the most famous building in New York, so that can be seen on a lot of postcards of the American city;
-Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of New York City and at the time of its foundation was the largest suspension bridge in the world. Today it is a brand tourist attraction and is among the monuments on the list of historic preservation in New York;
-Central Park is one of the places that make New York a city American metropolis in witch so many people want to live. The park is located in Manhattan and his example was used as a model for many other cities around the world. The park has several lakes, theaters, fountains, ice rinks, tennis courts, basketball courts and playgrounds for children. There is also the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
2.Sankt Petersburg, Rusia
From the variety of tourist attractions of the city, some of the most popular are :
-The beautiful Church of the Resurrection of Jesus in St. Petersburg , one of the most prominent landmarks of the city, was built in the late 19th century in Russian classical style , decorated with colorful domes and mosaics of the most diverse. Church of the Resurrection of Jesus, known as the Church on Spilled Blood, the Russian Orthodox masterpiece, was built in honor of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, who was assassinated in the place were is built today this church;
-State Hermitage Museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world and certainly is a sight that must be found on the list of every tourist who arrives in St. Petersburg. In addition to owning one of the most important art collections in the world, the Hermitage is worth visiting for only its very sumptuous insides;
-Peter and Paul Fortress, built in the same year as the founding of St. Petersburg, in 1703, became one of the main attractions of the city, mainly because of its multitude of buildings full of history;
-National Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, founded in the late 19th century by Emperor Nicholas II as the first museum of Russian art, has a large part of its impressive collection on display in Mikhailovsky Palace;
1.Paris, France
Free attractions in Paris are:
-Notre Dame de Paris is one of the main symbols of the city and can be accessed at any time free by the tourists;
-Montmartre, the most beautiful district of Paris, is where you can visit free the Sacre-Coeur Basilica;
-Le Champ de Mars is the market were is the Eiffel Tower. Here you can enjoy free all landscapes;
-Jardin des Tuileries is an historical garden where Queen Marie Antoinette walks and you can follow the Napoleon path up to the Arc de Triomphe;
-Pere Lachaise Cemetery is a place of pilgrimage for lovers of culture and art, here being the tombs of Honore de Balzac, Marcel Proust and Oscar Wilde;
-Modern Art Museum is a free alternative for those who want to see a part of French art before you go to visit Louvre Museum.
In conclusion, this is in my own opinion, the top 20 most beautiful cities in the world. I'm sure opinions are different, but I hope I have covered at least 70% of your preferences. In the future I will tell you more about the sights that cities owns.
