20 of the Most Beautiful Cities in the World

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.

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18. Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Theories on why this small Moroccan city has been painting houses and mosques blue abound (some say the colour was meant to symbolize heaven, others say the shade serves as a natural bug repellent) but whatever the reason, Chefchaouen’s laid back nature make it a refreshing, breathtaking respite from the bustle of nearby Marrakech and Fez.

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