An Italian city was named the most beautiful in the world, and Paris did not even make it to the top 10

Every corner of our planet is incredible and has its own unique cities. But only a few of them can deserve the title of the most beautiful in the world.

This year, Venice took the first place, but the French city of Bordeaux was in the spotlight. Euro News says that it is among the top 10, and has overtaken even Paris.

A recent study has identified the most beautiful cities on the planet. It was based on the number of buildings that adhere to the "golden ratio," which has been used for thousands of years in architecture to maximize the beauty of nature in balanced, harmonious structures. It is worth noting that 9 out of 10 cities in the ranking are European.

France, a country known for its rich culture, gastronomy, and art, this time surprised us not by the fact that Paris topped the list, but by the fact that Bordeaux was the first among French cities.

The most beautiful city in France

Bordeaux is located in the southwest of the country. This city associated with vineyards and fine wines has become the center of attention this time for its architectural beauty.

According to the study, its architecture meets 75.3% of the golden ratio rules, which puts it in ninth place on the list of the most beautiful cities in the world. At the same time, the country's capital Paris took the 12th place in the rating.

Bordeaux also boasts classical beauties, such as the Grand Bordeaux Theater and the symmetrical Place de la Bourse. However, this city attracts attention not only for its external attractiveness but also for the atmosphere that prevails in its narrow streets, where each house has its own history.

The most beautiful city in the world

Venice took the first place in the list of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its winding canals and eclectic architecture impress with their elegance.

According to the study, more than 83% of Venice's buildings comply with the golden ratio, making this Italian city a real work of art. This is one of the reasons why this location is so popular. For example, in 2023, Venice received 5.7 million tourists.

Rome, the capital of Italy, took the second place in the ranking. Its architecture, which corresponds to the golden ratio by 82%, demonstrates unsurpassed beauty that combines antiquity with modernity.

Third place went to Barcelona, Spain, known for its unique architecture by Antoni Gaudi. Fourth place went to Prague, Czech Republic, and fifth place went to New York, USA, the only non-European city in the top 10.

Athens, Greece took the sixth place, Budapest, Hungary – the seventh, Vienna, Austria – the eighth, and Milan, Italy – the tenth, completing the top 10 most beautiful cities in the world.

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