Best cities in the world REVEALED – does your favourite city break destination make the list?
A LIST of the world’s best cities have been revealed – did your favourite city break destination make it in?
The ranking – now in it’s fifth year – catalogues the world’s top 10 metropolitans according to city dwellers.
This year’s World’s Best Cities Index – run by Time Out – quizzed 20,000 people around the world and asked them what made their city the best to visit and live in.
In top place is Edinburgh.
The Scottish capital was crowned this year’s winner and “the most beautiful city” , according to 95 percent of residents.
Locals – 93 percent to be precise – voted it “the most walkable city” making it ideal for visitors looking to explore the city’s historic landmarks, architecture and scenic hotspots on foot.
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The Time Out guide said Edinburgh’s “self-expression is encouraged, with 88 per cent of locals saying it is easy to express who you are in the city”.
“It’s something that’s celebrated every summer with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which this year will be marking its 75th anniversary,” it added.
Getting silver is Chicago, thanks to its stellar food and drink scene.
Some 96 percent said the windy city was a “great choice” while 95 percent said there’s always something to do in the art and culture scene.
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“Whether you want to try world-class dining from high-end restaurants to outstanding family-run eateries, party until 4am at historic clubs, spend a day soaking up the sun along Lake Michigan – this is putting the city on the map for visitors,” the guide added.
In third is the Colombian city of Medellin.
Once the home of drug lord Pablo Escobar, Medellin has turned itself around to become “the place to visit for those looking for a good time”,
The South American city tops the list for its food and drink, scoring 97 percent, and for its nightlife and partying as well as ranking first – 94 percent – for community spirit.
Sneaking into fourth spot is Glasgow.
Scotland’s second city is described as the “friendliest city in the world” this year, according to more than 75 percent of locals.
According to Time Out, it’s also the second-most affordable city with 87 percent of respondent saying it wasn’t expensive.
In fifth and sixth place is Amsterdam and Prague, each dearly loved for their openness and amazing architecture.
In at seven is Marrakech.
The North African city tops the list for holiday romance where 69 percent of residents say it’s the easiest city in the world to hook up with people.
The guide continues: “For those just looking to make friends or meet interesting people it’s still a top spot – it comes second for making new friends, and number one for getting to know your neighbours.”
Berlin came in at eight place and Montreal at ninth – both revered for their amazing art and culture scenes.
In 10th place is the stowaway city of Copenhagen.
The Danish capital is rated as one of the greenest cities in the world, according to the Time Out guide.
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It ranks second in the world for sustainability (75 percent), walkability (86 percent) and ease of getting around by bike (97 percent).
And of course, the former sea trading town has “seriously embraced its waterways, with hydrofoil bikes, floating saunas, hot tubs and even kayak bars galore”.