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.
16. Kyoto, Japan
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A sense of the past permeates this Japanese metropolis. One of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the country, a trip to Kyoto is all about embracing connections–with nature, with yourself, with others–through the city’s many famed temples. Take your time exploring the precisely curated gardens and massive bamboo forests at spots like Kiyomizu-dera or Enryaku-ji, as well as sights like the path of brilliantly painted shrine gates at Fushimi Inari-Taisha.
