During our travels we have visited many cities, some lived up to their fame and others we have to confess that we liked less. In this selection of the 10 cities to see before you die, we wanted to include cities with a great history like Rome or Kyoto, cosmopolitan cities full of shops and restaurants like London or New York, cities to get lost in their charming streets, like Prague or Budapest, incredible cities to disconnect from Europe, such as Istanbul or Bangkok and cities to which we are always thinking of returning, such as Paris or San Francisco.
1. New York
New York, the city that never sleeps and one of the most visited in the world. Full of original shops, bars and restaurants from around the world, charming venues, shows of all kinds, parks to relax and have a picnic, spectacular viewpoints, some of the best museums in the world and multicultural neighbourhoods, make this one of the cities to see before you die If you feel like starting to explore this never-ending city, don’t miss the visits on the list of 100 things to see and do in New York. Do you dare to cross out?
2. Paris
Paris, one of the cities to see before dying without any doubt. Also known as the city of love, we can confirm that it is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Strolling through the neighborhoods of Le Marais or Montmartre, stopping for a coffee on a charming terrace, walking along the banks of the Seine from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower or visiting the Louvre, are just some of the many things you can do to do in Paris We leave you this list of 100 things to see and do in Paris that we did from our two visits to the city, which we believe can help you plan your trip to Paris , including most of the important places in the city.
3. Rome
Rome, the Eternal City with a past and a history that no city can match. In Rome you can feel like a gladiator when you enter the Colosseum, walk through the Trastevere neighborhood, gasp when you see the Trevi Fountain or the Pantheon, eat a pizza or have a coffee in a charming square, tour the Roman Forum , visit cathedrals and hundreds of churches or get to the Vatican passing through Castel Sant’Angelo and so we could continue without hope of ending and that is that Rome is a lot of Rome. And as we told you, in this city there are thousands of things that can be visited, we leave you with a list that we made based on our two trips to the city, with which you can start crossing off visits: list of 100 things to see and do in Rome.
4. Kyoto
Kyoto, the city of geishas and a perfect mix between tradition and modernity in Japan. It was our favorite city on our free trip to Japan, in which we spent 6 days visiting some of the most beautiful temples in the country, such as the Golden Pavilion or Fushimi Inari-taisha, strolling through its charming neighborhoods, looking for a geisha in Gion or enjoying of Japanese food, a point to keep in mind is that this is one of the best cuisines in the world, so it can become a great reason to spend a few days in the Japanese country. The list of 50 things to see and do in Kyoto will help you enjoy one of the best cities in the world.
5. London
London, the city of a thousand faces, the most cosmopolitan and an essential city that you should visit in Europe. Stroll from Picadilly Circus, past Big Ben to cross Tower Bridge, get lost in its Camden and Portobello markets, visit some of its museums, relax in its well-kept parks, go shopping or try restaurants with dishes from all over the world. These are just a few of the many things you can do in London. We leave you with the list of 100 things to see and do in London that we did based on all the places we visited on our trip and there is nothing like starting to prepare your route so as not to miss anything in this city.
6. Bangkok, one of the cities to see see before you die
Bangkok: the charm of chaos. They say about her that you can get to hate her and love her in a single day. Visiting the Royal Palace, touring Chinatown, getting lost in the charming neighborhoods and streets, recovering from the busy day with a Thai massage, enjoying the atmosphere on Khao San Road or ending the day eating a pad thai at a street stall, are just some of the essentials of Bangkok a city that will never leave you indifferent.
7. San Francisco
San Francisco, the most beautiful city in the United States (at least for us), and one of the cities to see before you die in the world. Take a tram ride through its steep streets, see the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf, take photos from all perspectives of the Golden Gate, visit Alcatraz Island with its famous jail, see the city with its bay from Twin Peaks or get lost in the neighborhood of Castro are some of the many things to see in San Francisco, a city that we assure you, will hook you.
8. Prague
Prague, known as the golden city, of the hundred towers and for many the most beautiful city in the world. Stroll through the Old City to end the walk in its square, with the marvelous Astronomical Clock of the Town Hall, cross the Charles Bridge to tour the Mala Strana neighbourhood, get lost in the Jewish quarter with its synagogues, visit the Prague castle, search the David Cerny sculptures or the Dancing House are some of the many things to enjoy in this city that will surely make you fall in love. We leave you with a list of the 50 best things to see and do in Prague that can surely help you better prepare your visit to the city.
9. Istanbul
Istanbul, a magical city that perfectly blends the West with the East. Enter the incredible Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque, climb to the Galata Tower observation deck, visit the massive Topkapi Palace, find a bargain in the Grand Bazaar, have tea at Cafe Pierre Loti while listening to the call to prayer , are just some of the many things to see in Istanbul. By the way, don’t forget to tour the Bosphorus by boat, an activity that you will surely love.
10. Budapest
Budapest, the pearl of the Danube and one of our favorite cities in Europe. You can enjoy many things in the city, such as crossing the Chain Bridge to reach the viewpoint of the Fisherman’s Bastion on Buda Hill, seeing the Parliament at night, entering historic cafes such as New York Cafe, enjoying one of its spas or walk at sunset along the banks of the Danube while the city lights up in the moonlight, one of the best moments of the day and Budapest is one of the cities that dresses up. A good way to get to know it is to cross off the things you want to see from this list of things to see and do in Budapest that we have done after the trip to the city.
