Top Ten Most Beautiful Canal Cities
The Top Ten
1 Venice, Italy
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, renowned for its intricate network of canals, bridges, and islands. It has a rich history as a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The city is famous for its art, especially works from the Venetian School, and classical music, including the operas of Vivaldi and Verdi. Landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace attract millions of tourists annually. Venice faces significant challenges from rising sea levels and subsidence, which threaten its long-term survival.
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, renowned for its intricate network of canals, bridges, and islands. It has a rich history as a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The city is famous for its art, especially works from the Venetian School, and classical music, including the operas of Vivaldi and Verdi. Landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace attract millions of tourists annually. Venice faces significant challenges from rising sea levels and subsidence, which threaten its long-term survival. Yes, definitely Venice and Amsterdam!
2 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fantastic canals. Something you really should check out when you visit Amsterdam. You can have a boat ride too!
Much more beautiful than Venice... more canals than Venice
3 Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.
4 Kerala, India
5 Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality.
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality.
6 Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous urban area in the Nordic countries. It has the most populous urban area in Sweden as well as in Scandinavia.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous urban area in the Nordic countries. It has the most populous urban area in Sweden as well as in Scandinavia.
7 Bruges, Belgium
8 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Simply beautiful!
9 Tigre, Argentina
10 Riga, Latvia
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River. The city is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, a style that has led to its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riga serves as a significant cultural, political, and economic center for Latvia, offering a range of museums, galleries, and performance spaces. The city has a rich maritime and commercial history, reflected in its well-preserved historical center. Educational institutions like the University of Latvia contribute to the city's status as a hub for higher education and research.
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River. The city is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, a style that has led to its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riga serves as a significant cultural, political, and economic center for Latvia, offering a range of museums, galleries, and performance spaces. The city has a rich maritime and commercial history, reflected in its well-preserved historical center. Educational institutions like the University of Latvia contribute to the city's status as a hub for higher education and research.The Contenders
11 Hamburg, Germany
12 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.
13 Helsinki, Finland
14 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, nestled along the Ljubljanica River. The city features a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and modern architectures, symbolized by landmarks such as the Triple Bridge and Ljubljana Castle. It's known for its environmental initiatives, including a focus on sustainable public transport and green spaces. Ljubljana is a lively city with numerous festivals, a bustling food scene, and a growing reputation as a startup hub. The city's University of Ljubljana is one of the largest in Europe, contributing to a youthful and dynamic atmosphere.
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, nestled along the Ljubljanica River. The city features a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and modern architectures, symbolized by landmarks such as the Triple Bridge and Ljubljana Castle. It's known for its environmental initiatives, including a focus on sustainable public transport and green spaces. Ljubljana is a lively city with numerous festivals, a bustling food scene, and a growing reputation as a startup hub. The city's University of Ljubljana is one of the largest in Europe, contributing to a youthful and dynamic atmosphere.
15 Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria.
Vienna is Austria's most populous city, with about 2 million inhabitants (2.6 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one third of the country's population), and its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 6th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union.
Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria.
Vienna is Austria's most populous city, with about 2 million inhabitants (2.6 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one third of the country's population), and its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 6th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union.
16 Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario.
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario.
17 Bergen, Norway
Bergen, a city on Norway’s southwestern coast, is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. The historic Bryggen area, with colorful wooden houses, reflects the city’s Hanseatic heritage. It's also known for the Bergenhus Fortress and the Fløibanen Funicular, which climbs Mount Fløyen. Bergen is a gateway to Norway’s fjords and is known... read more
Bergen, a city on Norway’s southwestern coast, is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. The historic Bryggen area, with colorful wooden houses, reflects the city’s Hanseatic heritage. It's also known for the Bergenhus Fortress and the Fløibanen Funicular, which climbs Mount Fløyen. Bergen is a gateway to Norway’s fjords and is known... read more
18 Bern, Switzerland
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, boasts a well-preserved medieval old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Zytglogge clock tower is a notable landmark. The Aare River runs through the city, offering picturesque views and opportunities for swimming and relaxation. The Federal Palace, seat of the Swiss government, overlooks the city. Bern's cultural offerings include theaters, museums, and galleries.
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, boasts a well-preserved medieval old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Zytglogge clock tower is a notable landmark. The Aare River runs through the city, offering picturesque views and opportunities for swimming and relaxation. The Federal Palace, seat of the Swiss government, overlooks the city. Bern's cultural offerings include theaters, museums, and galleries.
19 Utrecht, Netherlands
20 Manchester, England
21 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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