The most beautiful streets on Earth 🧵 1. Lomanstraat, Amsterdam
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Jan 15, 2025
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The most beautiful streets on Earth 🧵
1. Lomanstraat, Amsterdam
1. Lomanstraat, Amsterdam
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2. Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
The town's main street, Calle Cuevas del Sol ("Caves of the Sun"), runs beneath a massive overhanging rock formation.
The town's main street, Calle Cuevas del Sol ("Caves of the Sun"), runs beneath a massive overhanging rock formation.
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3. The Umbrella Street in Agueda, Portugal
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4. La Rambla, Barcelona
The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was "the only street in the world which I wish would never end."
The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca once said that La Rambla was "the only street in the world which I wish would never end."
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5. Philosopher's Walk, Kyoto
The path derives its name from two prominent 20th-century Japanese philosophers and Kyoto University professors, Nishida Kitaro and Hajime Tanabe, who are believed to have used it regularly for their daily walks.
The path derives its name from two prominent 20th-century Japanese philosophers and Kyoto University professors, Nishida Kitaro and Hajime Tanabe, who are believed to have used it regularly for their daily walks.
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6. Lombard street, San Francisco
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7. Palermo, Italy
Porta Felice is a monumental city gate in the Foro Italico area.
Built in Renaissance and Baroque styles in the 16th and 17th centuries, it marks the entrance to Via Cassaro (now Via Vittorio Emanuele).
Porta Felice is a monumental city gate in the Foro Italico area.
Built in Renaissance and Baroque styles in the 16th and 17th centuries, it marks the entrance to Via Cassaro (now Via Vittorio Emanuele).
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8. Alberobello, Italy
Few places on Earth can rival the fairy-tale beauty of Alberobello's enchanting streets.
Few places on Earth can rival the fairy-tale beauty of Alberobello's enchanting streets.
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9. The Shambles, York
This is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, with buildings dating back as far as the 14th century.
The Shambles has long been rumored to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series.
This is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, with buildings dating back as far as the 14th century.
The Shambles has long been rumored to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series.
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10. Spello, Italy
This ancient town is located in the province of Perugia, in eastern-central Umbria. Its charming streets make it one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
This ancient town is located in the province of Perugia, in eastern-central Umbria. Its charming streets make it one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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11. Molyvos, Lesvos
This gorgeous Greek village is famous for being home to some of the world's most beautiful streets.
This gorgeous Greek village is famous for being home to some of the world's most beautiful streets.
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12. The Trident, Rome
Via del Babuino, Via del Corso and Via di Ripetta as seen from Piazza del Popolo.
Via del Babuino, Via del Corso and Via di Ripetta as seen from Piazza del Popolo.
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13. The streets of Colmar, France
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14. Quebec City, Canada
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15. Herbert Baker Street, Pretoria, South Africa
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16. Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
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17. The cobblestone streets of Marpissa in Paros, Greece
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18. Rue du Petit Champlain, Quebec
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19. Cherry Blossom Avenue in Bonn, Germany
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20. Circus Lane, Edinburgh
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21. Chefchaouen streets, Morocco
These narrow and winding streets, lined with vibrant blue buildings, are adorned with vases, intricate doors and flower-filled balconies.
These narrow and winding streets, lined with vibrant blue buildings, are adorned with vases, intricate doors and flower-filled balconies.
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22. Rua Goncalo De Carvalho, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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23. Bourbon Street, New Orleans
This historic street is famous for its vibrant nightlife, jazz music, Creole cuisine, and colorful atmosphere. Photo by Shane Ware.
This historic street is famous for its vibrant nightlife, jazz music, Creole cuisine, and colorful atmosphere. Photo by Shane Ware.
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24. Acorn Street, Boston
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25. Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
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26. Via Etnea, Catania, Italy
The city is located on Sicily's east coast, just 20 minutes away from Mount Etna, one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe. The panoramic views along Via Etnea are simply breathtaking.
The city is located on Sicily's east coast, just 20 minutes away from Mount Etna, one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe. The panoramic views along Via Etnea are simply breathtaking.
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