There are many beautiful streets around the world. They are a pleasure to explore,
whether because of the buildings on their side, their special design or the amazing
view from them.
Here Are Some Of These Streets! Enjoy! :)
Streets of the city Agueda, Portugal are shaded by a variety of colorful umbrellas.
Also known as the Umbrella City. Each year, during the hot summer months of July,
August, and September, the city's streets gain colorful umbrella canopies that
provide shade for the people walking through. The streets in the center of town
have a kaleidoscopic canopy composed of some 3,000 umbrellas.
The Philosopher's Path in Kyoto, Japan, is a pleasant stone path through the
northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which
is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Usually in early April, these trees explode
with beautiful color, making this one of the city's most popular cherry blossom
viewing spots.
The white streets of the island Mykonos, Greece, are arguably the best known of
all the Greek islands. Mykonos is renowned for its charming narrow pristine white
cobbled streets and classic whitewashed homes, buildings and churches.
The beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen is known as the
"Blue Pearl" and was founded in 1471 as a base for Moroccans to fight off the
invading Portuguese. Its name means "watch the horns" in the language of the
Berber people, which is a reference to the horn-shaped mountains in the distance.
It is most beautiful and very, very blue.
Hallstatt, Austria is a village known for its absolute beauty with it
being surrounded by evergreen mountains and a lake.
Streets of the old and unique town of Alberobello, Italy. Alberobello is a small
Italian town with streets that are narrow and hilly with white houses. If you
take a closer look at some of the houses, you will think you landed in a fantasy
book. Small houses with conical roofs are dotted everywhere around you. It is
is famous for its unique trullo buildings. Known as the The Italian fairytale-like
village, The trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage
site since 1996.
Brienz, Switzerland has romantic streets, waterfalls and violins. The stunning
village of Brienz has been on the tourist map since the 19th century
Nested at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn, on the northern shore of Lake Brienz,
the village boasts stunning vistas and beautiful streets lined up with wooden
chalets. The picture-perfect Brunngasse was once voted the most beautiful street
in Europe. It is flanked by wooden traditional style 18th century houses
decorated with elaborate carvings, bright flowers and armies of cute gnome
figurines.
La Boca is a district in the south-east of Buenos Aires. The portuary landscape
from La Boca is one of the most picturesque places due to its colorful port
setting. La Boca Is Buenos Aires' Most Beautiful Neighborhood.
This beautiful tree-lined street in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is said to be one of
the most beautiful streets in the world. One hundred tipuana trees that grow up
to the 7th floor of the buildings were originally planted here in the 1930's by the
German workers.
The streets of Kotor are in an ancient city that has become modern.
Montenegro's Kotor region started showing up on a lot of travel lists as an up
and coming must visit destination. In 2016 Lonely Planet named Kotor as the
number 1 city to visit in the world. The praise is justified, the culture,
tradition, beautiful architecture, great food and stunning views make this
secret fairy-tale city, hidden in a steep Fjord-like bay of the Mediterranean,
a worthy winner.
Eastgate and Eastgate Clock in Chester, Cheshire, England, stand on the site of
the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix. It is a prominent
landmark in the city of Chester and is said to be the most photographed clock
in England after Big Ben. With it's cobbled street, old world buildings and
unique dual level shops, it is a must-see.
One of the prettiest streets of architecture in Gdansk and probably the entire
country of Poland is Dluga Street. You can explore the cafes, shops, and array
of Dutch architecture along Dluga Street (ul. Dluga), a pedestrian walkway that
is one of the city's most popular attractions. The buildings alternate between
pink, yellow, and green pastel colors, giving the area a cheerful atmosphere.
Streets of Sana'a, Yemen have captured old Arabia. The smell of spices and meat
cooking over charcoal in the old city bazaar, the enchanting melody of the call to
prayer encompasses you as it rings out in every direction, locals prefer to wear
turbans and the abiyah compared to western fashion. Sana'a will with no doubt
remind you of a Lawrence of Arabia dream. The old city of Sanaa is a UNESCO World
heritage site.
Frequently described as 'the world's most beautiful avenue', the Avenue des Champs-
Elysees is a Paris must-see. Tourists and Parisians can be spotted strolling at
any time of the day or night and at any time of year along this iconic two-kilometre
stretch between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.
The Las Vegas Strip. Sightseeing along the Strip is like traveling the world on
foot. From the pyramids of Giza, to the Statue of Liberty, to the Eiffel Tower
in Paris, to the Colosseum of ancient Rome, to the canals of Venice, and
everything else in between. About 42 million annual visitors make this small
stretch of road among the most visited in the world. It's no wonder Las Vegas
is considered one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
The city square in the center of Prague is a traditional venue for celebrations,
demonstrations, and public gatherings. It was witness to many historic moments. It
is also the second-largest square in the entire Czech Republic, and is a gathering
place for Prague residents.
Streets and Landmarks of old city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem's Old City is a
unique place, because of the unicity of its very ancient history. Every
district of old Jerusalem is featured by a different atmosphere and
architectural style.
The Cherry Blossom Avenue in Bonn, Germany, is an entire street lined on both
sides with cherry blossom trees. This street is famous around Germany, and the
world, for being so highly concentrated with cherry blossom trees, making it
one of the most picturesque and romantic.
Streets in Calgary, Alberta, Canada have their own beauty
The residents tend to view them as a problem though.
They roam the streets and yards night and day.
They hang out in even the best neighborhoods!
You can't legally stop them, but aren't they Magnificent?
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