Jennifer Algoo
How do you define a place's beauty? The shocking blue of a crystalline sea? Elaborate architectural marvels reaching toward the sky? Somewhere rich in history? Whatever form of beauty speaks to you, we've put together a list of the most beautiful cities in the world to add to your travel bucket list.
11. Edinburgh, Scotland
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Walking through Edinburgh, one could be forgiven for feeling like a time-traveler, with one foot in the past, another in the present. The compact city remains remarkably green, the medieval bulk of Edinburgh Castle perched protectively over the bustling cityscape where the rich old town, bustling bar scene, and deep artistic roots (it’s home to the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as the exceptional–and free!–National Gallery.)
