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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5. Sydney, Australia

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Considered one of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is easily the most recognizable feature of Sydney‘s skyline, but it’s far from alone in its beauty. Take the glittering cerulean waters of the city’s beaches (the most famous, Bondi, is a must for surfers) or the verdant Royal Botanical Gardens. For less outdoorsy types, the city is also home to a plethora of museums, zoos, and aquariums to suit every taste, not to mention a culinary scene that will make any Instagram fiend’s food porn needs.

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