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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4. Charleston, South Carolina

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Despite recent coastal flooding, Charleston remains one of the crown jewels of American beauty. With the picturesque parks hung with Spanish moss, pastel row houses and stately manors, Charleston has the look of a classic European city lush with quintessentially southern charm. Spend your days touring the local tea and rice plantations that make the area’s low-country cuisine so crave-worthy, or head to the water for spectacular sunset views and the occasional dolphin spotting.

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