Tourists usually want to visit places where each street has a surprise- be it history, culture, food or a lively local life. There are places in the world that are made to be slow-moving cities, and every street in the city is as though a story to be told. These are ten of such cities which just beg to be explored.
Kyoto is a combination of tranquillity and culture with the presence of ancient shrines, wooden teahouses, and traditional geisha neighbourhoods. Existing in its streets reveals gardens, lantern-lit walkways, and cherry flowers in season that make the city a living portrait.
3. Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a city between two continents which unveils its treasures with each step. Eastern and Western elements are combined in the streets, making it an odyssey of the senses with buzzing bazaars and historic mosques.
4. Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is glamorous with the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, bustling plazas, and beach promenades. A visit to the Gothic Quarter makes you feel like you have gone back in time, and La Rambla has a lot of performers, local stores and more activities than you can imagine.
5. Rome, Italy
The old ruins, the baroque fountains and the crowded piazzas are accompanied by the cobblestone streets of Rome. A historical overview accompanies every turn, along with trattorias in the tight lanes that make strolling a real Roman experience.
6. Marrakech, Morocco
The souks that can be found in the medinas of Marrakech are full of colourful spices, handmade treasures, and colours. Each street corner has a surprise, history and sensory pleasures that sum up the spirit of Morocco.
7. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague amazes with its Gothic architecture, views of castles, and Old Town Square. A walk over the Charles Bridge or through the twisting streets reveals centuries of history in the core of the city.
8. Havana, Cuba
The streets of Havana are filled with colonial buildings, old cars and the beats of Cuban music. A walk through its neighbourhoods is truly like walking through a living museum of culture and capacity.
9. Amsterdam, Netherlands
The canals and bicycle lanes of Amsterdam expose lines of olden-day dwellings, bustling markets, and tiny cafes. Each corner of the street is linked by a water passage, and thus it is scenic and cruising around is a relaxing experience.
10. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina's capital is a combination of Latin fire and European beauty. The walks around Buenos Aires in the colourful areas such as La Boca, the tango-infested streets and the outdoor cafes allow a stroll around town to be a celebration of art, music and life.
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