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Top Ten lists are a dime a dozen on the web and one that crops up more frequently than most is travel related lists with outlandish titles such as Top 10 Places You Must See Before You Die and other such morbid titles This name is similar however we don acirc 8364 8482 t see the requirement to enter the Before You Die bit although it would be useful to call these cities before you make off this mortal coil 13 When it came to choosing the appropriate criteria for selecting these cities many statistics and facts were taken into account before being readily dismissed in favour of the most important method of consideration

f all acirc 8364 brvbar my humble opinion So forgive me if your own favourite city is not included I recognize how you look as despite my best efforts to lift one of my own personal favorite cities Dublin into this list logic dictated that a Top 10 list would look a bit weird if it had 11 cities 13 Now the next hurdle to overcome was to determine whether to categorize the cities on a graded basis from 10 down to 1 or occupy the lazy way and just sort them alphabetically suffice to say the lazy way was the landslide winner 13 Bangkok 13 Bangkok is a massive sprawling city that offers charms galore Bangkok is flecked with historical palaces and temples that provide a glance into the city acirc 8364 8482 s ancient history yet Bangkok offers much more than beautiful temples and glorious palaces It comfortably nestles at the forefront of Asia acirc 8364 8482 s most visited cities attracting millions of tourists each year Majestic sites such as The Temple of the Morning and The Marble Temple should not be missed Lumphinee Park offers a diversion from Bangkok acirc 8364 8482 s bustling city streets Bangkok is a modern city that encompasses a bustling nightlife supreme shopping experiences delicious aromas that take up the senses from the many gorgeous restaurants and marketplaces Bangkok acirc 8364 8482 s wonderful architecture and soothing climate solidifies its deserved place in this number and indeed why it so frequently crops up on similar lists 13 Las Vegas 13 Well it had to be didn acirc 8364 8482 t it Surely no list of this nature could be accomplished without Sin City itself Vegas Vegas falls into the family of enjoy it or detest it for most people and with visitor numbers increasing each class it seems most people love it The Entertainment Capital of the Man does not disappoint Where else can you go for a car cruise in the morning see the Grand Canyon in the afternoon and be backward in sentence to see shows such as Siegfried amp Roy Cirque du Soleil and similar headline acts in the afternoon Ok it acirc 8364 8482 s not everyone acirc 8364 8482 s cup of tea but it is a city that has to be seen to be believed Oh and did I refer you can also gamble there apparently 13 London 13 Ok the conditions is not ideal and the nutrient can be mediocre but no number of this ilk would be complete without including London It has attractions and sights for people of all ages and is a cosmopolitan city on a heroic scale Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey Big Ben London Eye Tower of London is simply a few of the majestic attractions in England acirc 8364 8482 s washington city If it acirc 8364 8482 s just enough for The Queen well it acirc 8364 8482 s just enough for me just don acirc 8364 8482 t forget your brolly 13 New York City 13 So well they named it double as the saying goes and there few cities in the earth that provide the number of iconic landmarks and attractions that New York can Even leaving aside world famous attractions and sights such as The Empire State Building The Statue of Liberty and Times Square New York is such a vibrant pulsating city that it has more than adequate to invite visitors going back time after time It is one of the world acirc 8364 8482 s great shopping cities has a nightlife second to none and has often been referred to as one of the world acirc 8364 8482 s great cities You won acirc 8364 8482 t get an argument here 13 Paris 13 I would wish to say it was the romantic side in me that welcomes Paris to this list but it is not it is because it deservedly nestles here as it as a European heartbeat of culture beauty and indeed romance and offers some of the most beautiful and majestic sights on the planet The Eiffel Tower one of the most famous landmarks in the man proudly stands tall in this city that also is graced by Champs Elysees Notre Dame and The Louvre The Louvre is internal to The Mona Lisa whose ageless beauty bewilders generation after generation Paris should not be missed 13 Rome 13 This historical city known as The Eternal City has some of the most historical sights in the earth such as The Pantheon The Coliseum and The Roman Forum St Peter acirc 8364 8482 s Basilica is only one of the many magnificent churches in Rome and is an essential visit while in the city Trevi Fountain is yet another treat in this imperial city And no it wasn acirc 8364 8482 t built in a day 13 San Francisco 13 The Bay region of California is home to one of America acirc 8364 8482 s most popular destination retreats San Francisco as good as being one of the country acirc 8364 8482 s most progressive cities The hilly streets are as conversant as possibly the city acirc 8364 8482 s most famous landmark The Golden Gate Bridge The Bay itself sparkles under the strong sun whilst San Francisco is also renowned for its famous cable cars The winding streets in Lombard Street are another essential visit whilst harbor tours often include a trip to Alcatraz the famous though now inactive prison San Fran is a warm wonderful city with a new treasure each time you come and no you don acirc 8364 8482 t want to bear flowers in your hair 13 Sydney 13 Beautiful beaches breathtaking sights and the famous Sydney Opera Theater and Sydney Harbour Bridge entwined with the beautiful weather and cosmopolitan cuisine make Sydney an unmissable city The metropolis is a hotbed of action and one of the friendliest on the planet Darling Harbour offers enthralling sights and attractions including museums stunning hotels and shopping whilst The Rocks provides charm in abundance Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings of new times and is an essential visit Sydney has it all culture arts scenery climate and often tops Most livable city polls It acirc 8364 8482 s not difficult to see why 13 Tokyo 13 A metropolis city on a tremendous scale Tokyo is a vibrant almost futuristic city that engulfs one acirc 8364 8482 s senses from the start Tokyo revels in shrines museums temples and the city acirc 8364 8482 s Imperial Palace Sensoji Temple reigns amongst Tokyo acirc 8364 8482 s enduring sights along with The Meiji Shrine and The Royal Palace itself Museums align the streets competing with restaurants and shops of all descriptions Those seeking a more advanced approach have options like Tokyo Tower Tokyo Dome City and Tokyo Disneyland There acirc 8364 8482 s truly something for everyone in this capital city 13 Venice 13 Many cities claim to be unique and so many are but few can compare to Venice acirc 8364 8482 s quirky charm and decidedly unique canals that transcend across the city Romantic gondola rides alone do not catch the full beauty of this marvellous city St Marks Basilica is a splendid church that much has long lines to visit It nestles in St Marks Square a wonderful open square with charming coffee shops and is a beehive of action as it is one of the most photographed parts of Venice Doges Palace The Bridge of Sighs and The Rialto Bridge are further landmarks of this extraordinary city 13 Find out more acirc 8364 brvbar 13 To learn more about these and other cities including great tourist sites shopping destinations and accurate street maps visit Go Street Maps at http www gostreetmaps com 13 Acirc nbsp 13 Acirc nbsp Tags Cities Must Visit World