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Wonderful Cities of the World

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Lisalou Sat 03-Sept-16 07:08:40

I have just returned from a weekend break to the lovely city of Amsterdam. I had been as a child but had no memories of the place (except being given a huge sticky cream bun which i thought was awesome blush. I was three at the time, so am willing to forgive myself for my lack of interest in the scenery). I went with my mother - we try to have a little break, just the two of us every year.
I loved the place and it has stolen my heart, just a little.
It got me thinking, although I am definitely a rural mouse at heart, and could not live in a city, I do enjoy visiting them for short periods of time.
For me, London and Amsterdam are now favourites, which are your favourite cities?

Balini Sat 03-Sept-16 16:48:43

Cape Town was beautiful, before 1990, since then, it has gone backwards fast. I thought Bruges, stunk to high heaven. The part I was in did.

Pittcity Sat 03-Sept-16 16:23:17

I agree with Rome and Edinburgh, two cities that I have had the pleasure of walking around on my own and so had time to soak it all in with no one else to consider.
London comes high but having worked there and lived close all my life I take it for granted and a lot passes me by.
I really loved Granada and hope to visit Seville soon spurred by your recommendations.

Maggiemaybe Sat 03-Sept-16 16:22:32

Aren't we lucky to live so close to so many wonderful places?

helenrj Sat 03-Sept-16 16:18:30

Lived in Rome for three years and since then have visited other cities but nothing beats it. Vibrancy, culture, people, food the list is endless. Crowded and hot in summer. Magical in the winter

Skyandblossom Sat 03-Sept-16 16:18:03

Edinburgh and Venice.

Maggiemaybe Sat 03-Sept-16 16:14:13

I think there's some of that sweet rum left in the bottle. I'll be settling down with that tonight smile

Maggiemaybe Sat 03-Sept-16 16:12:20

Oh, I forgot Havana! I loved it there.

ajanela Sat 03-Sept-16 15:32:14

Elisbon. Listed top and n European cities to visit.

Riverwalk Sat 03-Sept-16 15:25:04

I love cities.

Big boys: New York, Istanbul, Beijing, and London (good job as I live here)

Also .... Seville, Savannah, Lucerne, Amsterdam, Lisbon

I could go on and on - so hard to choose, like Desert Island Discs!

Maccyt1955 Sat 03-Sept-16 15:24:55

It's got to be Edinburgh, it's not called the Athens of the North for nothing. Other favourites are Bath, Durham, Seville, Florence, New York and San Francisco.

Diddy1 Sat 03-Sept-16 15:01:32

Have to think about European Cities, Stockholm is the Venice of the North, and Capital of where I live, Paris is lovely, and further afield Sydney of course.
Home favourites, Cambridge,York, London, and top favourite, Liverpool, were I grew up.

Irenelily Sat 03-Sept-16 14:58:57

Hated Sydney- too busy and hot when we were there! Loved Melbourne and Perth. Back home it's London, I never tire of visiting different parts. Was in the British Museum area the other day at grandson's graduation and I'd forgotten all the lovely little leafy squares!

granjan66 Sat 03-Sept-16 14:48:56

Mine is Lisbon. Love the winding streets of the Alfama and Bairro Alto plus the wonderful views over the Tagus River. The fresh fish is delicious and the wine too.

HildaW Sat 03-Sept-16 14:48:42

Glad to hear that Blinko as of to visit there in a couple of weeks time!

Marydoll Sat 03-Sept-16 14:36:52

Rome for me. Off next week for 26th time. I could stay forever.

Worlass Sat 03-Sept-16 14:30:29

Can't wait to visit Prague-hopefully in the next few weeks- as DGD just started working there. This thread is certainly whetting my appetite and confirming that the travel bug by which I was bitten fifty plus years ago is still active! grin

Blinko Sat 03-Sept-16 14:22:23

I do like Vancouver. The surrounding landscapes are fantastic, the people are so friendly and the architecture quite splendid.

Maggiemaybe Sat 03-Sept-16 14:18:13

It looks as though I really need to go to Seville though...

Maggiemaybe Sat 03-Sept-16 14:13:03

Oh, I love a city break! My favourite still is, and probably always will be, London, because it just has so much going on, so much history, and so many fascinating areas, each with its own character. Then New York, Paris, Hamburg, Florence, Cambridge, though I loved lots of those already mentioned. The ones that disappointed were Los Angeles (no character), Budapest (everyone seemed to be out to overcharge us) and Vienna (because I expected too much).

Sheilasue Sat 03-Sept-16 13:59:02

Do love going to London though only takes 20 minutes on the train from where I live.

Sheilasue Sat 03-Sept-16 13:57:40

Visited Rome and Paris love them both. Would like to go to Barcelona and Madrid

NannaM Sat 03-Sept-16 13:54:56

Paris! However, any city with mountains and water....Vancouver, Sydney, Cape Town, San Francisco. And the energy of New York City is awesome.

BRedhead59 Sat 03-Sept-16 13:49:30

I like all cities for a visit but recently visited Porto - it is beautiful

GrannieBabi Sat 03-Sept-16 13:43:20

Was just about to log in to say no-one has mentioned Prague! It is a beautiful city and I have family living there, so no question it is my favourite. Everyone I speak to who has visited tells me they loved it too.

Cath9 Sat 03-Sept-16 13:41:33

Thank you jinglbellsfrocks, as I have a brother who now lives not far from Valencia,who wants me over, but first I was thinking of replacing my highlights of 1966 when I was in Jijona, San Juan etc.