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10 cities with the most beautiful buildings in world: You will want to see them

10 cities with the most beautiful buildings in world: You will want to see them Top 10 cities with the most beautiful buildings (photo: Getty Images)

Are you looking for a place where beauty is not only in museums but also at every step? There are cities where the buildings themselves are works of art. From ancient Gothic to futuristic shapes, these places impress even those who have seen a lot.

There are cities and towns where buildings are not just a roof over your head, but true works of art. Here, every street is like a stage, every detail like a note in the symphony of time.

From the stern medieval fortifications to the bright flower-filled balconies – these places preserve history in stone and paint, in styles, shapes, and colors.

We present a selection of the ten most impressive settlements whose beauty has captured the hearts of travelers from around the world.

Birgu, Malta

The former capital of Malta, which became a symbol of courage during the Great Siege of 1565. Birgu is known for its fortifications, narrow streets, and the extraordinary play of light on the stone facades, especially when the city is viewed from the sea.

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Birgu, Malta (Photo: Ukraine Incognita)

Bibury, Britain

An English idyll from fairy tales – the village of Bibury in Gloucestershire. Honey-colored stone cottages, the cozy Arlington Street, and an atmosphere that transports you to the world of Tolkien.

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Arlington Street (Photo: Wikipedia)

Tuscany, Italy

Italian borgos are like wine glasses on the map of Tuscany. Each village is a living history, where architecture blends with the landscape. There is no monotony here – only beauty in the details and care for preserving heritage.

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Piazza del Campo, Siena (Photo: Wikipedia)

Ghent, Belgium

A fairytale Belgian city, impressing with its medieval architecture hidden in the labyrinths of streets and canals. In every building, there’s Gothic style; in every turn, the spirit of antiquity.

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Ghent, Belgium (Photo: Euroways Ukraine)

Visby, Sweden

The city of roses and ruins on the island of Gotland – Visby. Moss on the walls, ancient remnants of walls, and floral arches create the impression of a journey to another time.

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Panorama of Visby (Photo: Wikipedia)

Mykonos, Greece

A white-and-blue paradise in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Mykonos shines in the sun like a precious gem, where the purity and elegance of local architecture become a way of life.

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View from the windmills (Photo: Wikipedia)

London, England

The British capital is not just about grandeur, but also intimacy. Victorian columns, quiet gardens, and elegant simplicity – all of these shape the architectural soul of London.

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London, Britain (Photo: Euroways Ukraine)

San Francisco, US

The symbol of the city – Victorian houses on Steiner Street. After the renovation of one of them in the 60s, a true wave of revival began in the neighborhood, transforming it into a visual legend.

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"Painted Ladies" Houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cartagena, Colombia

In this Caribbean city, balconies have become the face of the house. Residents compete in the beauty of decorations, creating unique visual stories that come to life above the streets of the Old Town.

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Cartagena, Colombia (Photo: Mandria)

Colmar, France

French Alsace with its Colmar is like a journey through the history of styles. Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, and Classical architecture live side by side here, especially in the Petite Venise district, where the river reflects the timber-framed facades.

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Colmar, France (Photo: Wikipedia)

The following sources were used to write this article: Wikipedia, Mandria, TourGuide, Hochu.ua, Ukraine Incognita, Euroways Ukraine.