There are many cities in the world that are “the best” for something, but when it comes to the most beautiful city in the world, readers of the travel magazine Time Out have no doubts: it is Prague. Let's see why.
Of the 27,000 Time Out readers who voted in the "Best cities in the World 2021", 83 percent agreed that the capital of the Czech Republic is the most beautiful city in the world. The magical atmosphere that reigns in every month of the year, and the city's architectural beauties (the cathedral, the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock and much more) contributed to the score. Prague is also second in the ranking among the most relaxing cities thanks to the breathtaking landscape and the flow of the Vltava that can be enjoyed in the city.
In general, however, which are the best cities in the world considering variables such as lifestyle, culture, public green, sustainability? On the Time Out podium we agree: San Francisco, Amsterdam and Manchester.
1. San Francisco
2. Amsterdam
3. Manchester
Milan is in 23rd place, Rome in 33rd. Higher up we find some Spanish and Portuguese cities: in particular Porto occupies the ninth position, Barcelona 14th, Madrid 18th, and Lisbon is 21st.
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