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.
13. Bordeaux, France
Next up is the French city of Bordeaux, with 3.3 miles between the top five attractions - a walking time of around 66 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Bordeaux is another walkable city known for its architecture, renowned vineyards, city squares, and historic charm. Bordeaux is also known for its cleanliness, with multiple boulevards and green areas. The city’s efficient public transport system includes trams for easy exploring." | Martin M303 - stock.adobe.com
14. Copenhagen, Denmark
At number 14 is Denmark's Copenhagen, with 3.7 miles between the top five attractions - a walking time of around 74 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Copenhagen is a city in Denmark with bicycle-friendly streets, canals, and pedestrian-friendly areas. The city is clean and sustainable, which shows in its eco-friendly urban planning and well-maintained public spaces." | Scanrail - stock.adobe.com
15. Istanbul, Turkey
And, at number fifteen is Turkey's capital - Istanbul. There are 3.8 miles between the top five attractions - a walking time of around 76 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Another beautiful city with a rich blend of culture, history and architecture. The city’s walkability is characterized by bazaars, narrow alleyways, and the Bosphorus waterfront." | seqoya - stock.adobe.com