Liverpool named among the top ten best cities in the world for 2024 - beating Rome and Tokyo

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Published 23rd Jan 2024, 13:25 BST

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Time Out has revealed the best 50 cities in the whole world, and Liverpool has made it into the top ten.

The best 50 cities in the world have been revealed and Liverpool has made it into the top ten, alongside the likes of New York and Tokyo.

Working with research company Potentia Insights, Time Out surveyed thousands of city-dwellers about the quality and affordability of food, culture and nightlife in their city.

Each survey respondent was also asked which other city they would most like to live in, as well as how their own city makes them feel.

Using the responses, Time Out has created a global ranking of the world’s 50 best cities for 2024, featuring a number of UK destinations, with Liverpool featured in the top ten.

From New York's buzzing atmosphere and iconic Broadway theatre, to Liverpool's music scene and delicious foodie spots, here are the top ten best cities in the world, and what makes them perfect for visiting in 2024.

Taking the top spot is New York, known for its iconic monuments and buzzing atmosphere. The description by Time Out reads: "This vibrant metropolis is always adapting, always innovating and always pushing the boundaries. It's never asleep. It's fully awake. That means constant must-see exhibits across the city’s galleries and museums, including the MoMA, the Whitney and the American Museum of Natural History." 15 percent of survey respondents added that they would relocate to New York in a heartbeat.

1. New York, USA

Taking the top spot is New York, known for its iconic monuments and buzzing atmosphere. The description by Time Out reads: "This vibrant metropolis is always adapting, always innovating and always pushing the boundaries. It's never asleep. It's fully awake. That means constant must-see exhibits across the city’s galleries and museums, including the MoMA, the Whitney and the American Museum of Natural History." 15 percent of survey respondents added that they would relocate to New York in a heartbeat. | THANANIT - stock.adobe.com Photo: THANANIT - stock.adobe.com

At number two is Cape Town, South Africa's oldest and most LGBTQ+-friendly city. The description by Time Out reads: With Table Mountain – laced with well-marked walking trails – at the heart of a peninsula fringed by glorious beaches, it’s not hard to be smitten by Cape Town’s natural beauty. But spend a few days here and the Mother City’s multicultural soul quickly shines through." According to the survey, 100 percent of locals said Cape Town is beautiful and that it made them happy, and the city's culture scene ranked highest in the world for its quality.

2. Cape Town, South Africa

At number two is Cape Town, South Africa's oldest and most LGBTQ+-friendly city. The description by Time Out reads: With Table Mountain – laced with well-marked walking trails – at the heart of a peninsula fringed by glorious beaches, it’s not hard to be smitten by Cape Town’s natural beauty. But spend a few days here and the Mother City’s multicultural soul quickly shines through." According to the survey, 100 percent of locals said Cape Town is beautiful and that it made them happy, and the city's culture scene ranked highest in the world for its quality. | poco_bw - stock.adobe.com Photo: poco_bw - stock.adobe.com

In third place is Berlin, Germany's capital city and nightlife destination. According to Time Out: " Berlin is so much more than its clubs, its galleries, and its reputation as the European capital of cool. The city might not be known for its friendliness, but Berliners are the heart and soul of the German capital." According to the survey, Berlin’s nightlife had an overall approval rating of 82 percent.

3. Berlin, Germany

In third place is Berlin, Germany's capital city and nightlife destination. According to Time Out: " Berlin is so much more than its clubs, its galleries, and its reputation as the European capital of cool. The city might not be known for its friendliness, but Berliners are the heart and soul of the German capital." According to the survey, Berlin’s nightlife had an overall approval rating of 82 percent. | outchill - stock.adobe.com Photo: outchill - stock.adobe.com

London takes fourth place and the top spot for the UK, with 94 percent of Londoners saying they are happy and 95 percent saying they find the city beautiful. The Time Out description reads: " Londoners make London great. Nowhere else in the world can you rub shoulders with such a diverse yet weirdly homogeneous group of people. Is our home as friendly as Dublin, as beautiful as Paris or as gastronomically hyped as Tokyo? No. But judging by the fact London is consistently named the best city in the world, Europe, and so on, it obviously doesn’t matter. Our galleries are free. Our parks are massive. Our pubs are legendary. Our kebab meat is plentiful. There’s no city like it, and if you don’t agree, we genuinely don’t care. But please visit!"

4. London, UK

London takes fourth place and the top spot for the UK, with 94 percent of Londoners saying they are happy and 95 percent saying they find the city beautiful. The Time Out description reads: " Londoners make London great. Nowhere else in the world can you rub shoulders with such a diverse yet weirdly homogeneous group of people. Is our home as friendly as Dublin, as beautiful as Paris or as gastronomically hyped as Tokyo? No. But judging by the fact London is consistently named the best city in the world, Europe, and so on, it obviously doesn’t matter. Our galleries are free. Our parks are massive. Our pubs are legendary. Our kebab meat is plentiful. There’s no city like it, and if you don’t agree, we genuinely don’t care. But please visit!" | HorvÃ¡th Botond - stock.adobe.co Photo: HorvÃ¡th Botond - stock.adobe.co

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