Visiting a new city can be a beautiful experience, taking in the local culture, stunning sights and discovering hidden gems. But, what are the best cities for those looking to ditch costly taxis and explore on foot A new study has revealed the answers, providing a detailed list of the top cities around the world.
The research by Insider Monkey ranks cities across the globe based on the distance between each location’s top five attractions, average walking time and other important factors such as safety, air quality and cleanliness.
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Thirty cities feature on the list, ranging from small European destinations to cities in the United States. Two cities in the United Kingdom made it into the top fifteen, including the fabulous city of Liverpool.
The fifteen beautiful locations below have been ranked as the world’s most walkable cities and are perfect for a sight-seeing city break. Let us know if your favourite place made the list.
5. Madrid, Spain
Next is Spain's capital Madrid, with 2.2 miles between the city's to five attractions - a walking time of around 44 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Madrid is a city in Spain shaped by its history and cultural diversity. The city’s walkability is most evident in central areas like Puerta del Sol and Retiro Park, which are both historic landmarks." | SeanPavonePhoto - stock.adobe.co
6. Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, comes in at number six with 2.2 miles between its top five attractions - a walking time of around 44 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Edinburgh is the most walkable city in the UK, with clean parks and several sightseeing places. On average, Edinburgh residents are only 308m away from the nearest green space. The city has much better air quality than London and also has a slight tinge of sea breeze, which attracts many walkers." | s4svisuals - stock.adobe.com
7. Tallinn, Estonia
In seventh place is the Estonian city of Tallinn, with 2.3 miles between its top five attractions - a walking time of around 46 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Tallinn is a Baltic gem with a medieval charm, clean streets, old buildings, and massive towers. The city has a compact layout, which makes walking on foot ideal, but public transportation is also available, such as trams and buses." | Grigory Bruev - stock.adobe.com
8. Stockholm, Sweden
Next up is Sweden's Stockholm, with 2.3 miles between its top five attractions - a walking time of around 46 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Stockholm offers walks with an archipelago setting and a unique mix of modernism and history. The top five attractions, including the Royal Palace and the Vasa Museum, are located within a distance of only 2.3 miles from each other." | adisa - stock.adobe.com