Top Ten Hosts for the 2024 Summer Olympics
The Top Ten
1 Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor, and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela. It's known for its harbor and natural setting in the Cape Floristic... read more
Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor, and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela. It's known for its harbor and natural setting in the Cape Floristic... read more
2 Kansas City, Kansas
Closest to me
3 Rotterdam, Netherlands
4 Athens, Greece
Three way tie between Athens, Florence, and Cape Town.
5 Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, situated on the northwestern coast of the island of Java. Known for its skyscrapers, modern infrastructure, and a myriad of shopping malls, the city serves as Indonesia's economic, political, and cultural hub. Due to its strategic location, Jakarta has a mix of multiple ethnicities and cultures, which is reflected in its cuisine, language, and festivals. Despite its rapid urbanization, Jakarta still retains pockets of traditional Indonesian culture, visible in areas like Kota Tua.
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, situated on the northwestern coast of the island of Java. Known for its skyscrapers, modern infrastructure, and a myriad of shopping malls, the city serves as Indonesia's economic, political, and cultural hub. Due to its strategic location, Jakarta has a mix of multiple ethnicities and cultures, which is reflected in its cuisine, language, and festivals. Despite its rapid urbanization, Jakarta still retains pockets of traditional Indonesian culture, visible in areas like Kota Tua.
6 Dakar, Senegal
7 Seoul, South Korea
Seoul – officially the Seoul Special City – is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area.
Seoul – officially the Seoul Special City – is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, the world's 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area.
8 New York, United States
New York is an awesome place to host the Olympics
9 Lucknow, India
Lucknow is the largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India A major metropolitan city of India, Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous District and Division and the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow is the largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India A major metropolitan city of India, Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous District and Division and the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
10 Monterrey, Mexico
The Contenders
11 Paris, France
Nice city, and they haven't hosted the Olympics in a while
12 Florence, Italy
13 London, England
14 Portland, United States
Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
15 Warsaw, Poland
16 Chicago, Illinois
17 Tunis, Tunisia
18 Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
19 Boston, United States
20 Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. At a population of 591,481 inhabitants as of January 2016, it is also the largest city in the country. It is located in the Hovedstaden region of Denmark and is home to the world famous Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the world.
Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. At a population of 591,481 inhabitants as of January 2016, it is also the largest city in the country. It is located in the Hovedstaden region of Denmark and is home to the world famous Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the world.
21 Shenzhen, China
22 Nanjing, China
23 Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The city has a rich history reflected in its architecture, including the Belgrade Fortress and St. Sava Temple. Belgrade's bustling nightlife and vibrant music scene contribute to its dynamic atmosphere. Kalemegdan Park offers green spaces and historical monuments, while the Ada Ciganlija island on the Sava River provides recreational opportunities.
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The city has a rich history reflected in its architecture, including the Belgrade Fortress and St. Sava Temple. Belgrade's bustling nightlife and vibrant music scene contribute to its dynamic atmosphere. Kalemegdan Park offers green spaces and historical monuments, while the Ada Ciganlija island on the Sava River provides recreational opportunities.
24 Nairobi, Kenya
25 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is situated in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley. Known as the political and commercial heart of the country, it's marked by significant cultural artifacts, including the National Museum, which houses the ancient hominid fossil "Lucy." The bustling Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market, and the grand Holy Trinity Cathedral reflect the city's diversity... read more
Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is situated in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley. Known as the political and commercial heart of the country, it's marked by significant cultural artifacts, including the National Museum, which houses the ancient hominid fossil "Lucy." The bustling Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market, and the grand Holy Trinity Cathedral reflect the city's diversity... read more8Load More
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