When it comes to travel, the charm of a city often lies in its streets. In this post, Let us take you on a journey to explore the most beautiful streets in the world. Further we will showcase stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures that make each destination unforgettable.
As travelers, we all make decisions based on some beautiful tourist landmarks that include:
- Scenic Lakes
- Snow-clad hill stations
- Ski Resorts
- Islands, and islets
- Beachfront
- Serene ranches that offer boarding and lodging
- Wildlife watching destinations
- Amusement parks
But, have you ever planned a trip just to see a few beautiful streets that also receive millions of foot falls?
Rather not?
Nevertheless, some travelers (not holidaymakers) who go to places just for the sake of traveling, visit such off-beaten destinations that include beautiful streets, uninhabited islands, or star-watching night parks.
In this blog, I once posted about some streets that sport unfurled umbrellas as roof. They are called “umbrella Streets”.
Similarly, we will get to know several streets in the world that are rated as beautiful streets that also witness thick human traffic.
10 Most Beautiful Streets in the World You Must Visit!
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Brunngasse, Switzerland
The street’s name suggests it is in Switzerland, one of the most visited tourist countries in the world, if not the most traveled country.
Strangely, the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland is centered around the country’s quaint villages.
Brunngasse is one such village.
It is peace and calmness written all over the street which is lined with long balconies that are decorated with lovely flowers.
There are chalets that belong to another century. The shade that falls on the street is absolutely picture-perfect.
Brunngasse Street is located in the village of Brienz. Incidentally, this street is voted as the most beautiful street in all of Europe.
I am sure, no one had contested this award. Brienz village is ideally located on the banks of Lake Brienz.
Oh, my God. Isn’t it a dreamy location? I am jealous of the people of Switzerland.
I saw more than 10 photos of Brienz village and I wish I pasted them here. Every photo of this Swiss paradise created a pang in me.
When you go to Brienz, don’t forget to take a scenic ride in a train that is pulled by a vintage steam locomotive.
I assure you, Brienz will occupy your heart and thoughts, even after a decade of your visit.
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Luis de Camoes Street, Portugal
I am presenting you one more of the umbrella streets that demand a place in the list of the most beautiful streets in the world.
I wonder who thought of this brilliant idea of having a roof of a street, made of open, and colourful umbrellas. This is certainly a heart stealer. The Luis de Camoes Street is located in the city of Agueda, central Portugal.
You can visit this enchanting street in less than 4 hours from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Alternatively, you can fly up to the city of Porto from where, this stunning umbrella street is only 65 km away.
Luis de Camoes Street’s most visited and visible spot is a small café where you get to taste the country’s most favourite dish called, ‘roasted suckling pig’.
A whole pig is roasted and kept as an alluring display in the city’s restaurants.
The umbrella-covered street is known for eating several local food specialties that include awesome desserts, and some chilled sparklers.
You can find several street food vendors, and fruit stalls displaying very fresh fruits, road performers, and graffiti artists.
Hey, as a matter of fact, you can opt to stay in a hotel that is located right on this beautiful street. XPT Agueda is the name of the hotel.
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Montmartre, Paris
Just about everyone who is planning to visit Paris, will have a date with Moulin Rouge Cabaret club. Visitors’ intention will be to keep up the date at all costs.
This popular nightclub is located in Montmartre which is not a single street but a locality in Paris that is considered as the entertainment district in the City of Light. It is thus called because the city of Paris comes to full life when the lights go on after dusk.
From dusk to dawn, Montmatre is the place you should be, at least on one day during your visit to Paris.
Yes, Montmartre lures you to make an exclusive trip to Paris, just to join the entertainment, eat the most authentic French food, and drink real fizzy champagne.
Another busy landmark here is the Place du Tertre that is lined with nightclubs, cafes, bistros, bars, and art galleries.
It’s a place for shopping and public watching. Probably, it is one place to get inspiration for new couture in which I would include, dresses, hats, footwear, and various face makeup items.
The art studios are the most patronized spots in all over France. The French people are crazy about fine arts, especially drawing, painting, tattooing, and graffiti on the roads, and on the walls.
Statues and museums are numerous in Montmartre.
The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre is visible from many parts of Montmartre.
Oh, what a magnificent architecture!
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MG Road, Bangalore
Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road) in the city of Bangalore is one of the beautiful streets in India and it is also among the streets that receives the highest number of foot falls.
It is the sought after address for shops, hotels, pubs, cafes, and offices.
MG Road runs through the heart of Bangalore and it is the main business hub of the city.
The road’s starting point is Trinity Circle that terminates at the junction of Anil Kumble Circle.
There is a metro station also in the street’s name.
The road wears an extremely colourful look when the lights go on in the evening.
A leisurely stroll on the street is the most enjoyable thing to do for the tourists as well as the locals.
Shops witness tremendous sales. There is a notion here that the shops in MG Road display their wares so cleverly that more than 50% of the window shopping is converted into actual sale.
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Queen Street West, Toronto
It is fondly shrinked to Queen West by the Torontonians.
Toronto is the largest city in Canada but it is not capital of the country. The street looks very beautiful both during the snow and non-snow season.
The Queen Street is quite lengthy measuring a little over 14 km! That is quite a distance for a single road.
Imagine how many buildings the street can host. It is a paradise for tourists to Toronto.
Shopping, eating, drinking, and window-shopping are the main pastimes of the people.
This beautiful street in Toronto is the major crowd puller to Toronto. It begins from the King Street junction and ends at Victoria Park Avenue.
What is lacking in the street is the interaction among the strollers amd the shops or vendors as there are no street shows, juggling artists, tattooists, and graffiti makers.
Even street food stalls are conspicuously absent.
However, there are a few tattoo parlors coupled with hair styling studios.
Television channels have their swanky offices competing with boutiques.
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Marine Drive, Mumbai
The Marine Drive in Mumbai is one of the most beautiful roads in the world. The lengthy scenic road runs along the Arabian Sea. The other side of the road is filled with high-end apartment complexes.
The oldies will call it a promenade that is 3 km long, in the heart of the Mumbai City, India’s commercial capital.
Three ancient buildings whose names end with the word, ‘mahal’ are awarded as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. These are apartments facing the Arabian Sea.
Marine Drive is full of street vendors selling myriad things that include the Mumbaikers’ favourite snacks bhel puri, pani puri, and boiled groundnuts.
Several five-star hotels are also seen luring prospective guests by showing rooms with stunning sea-view..
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Blossom Street, Bonn
Your guess is correct. The street is decorated beautifully with cherry blossom trees. The street wears a carpet of the pinkish flowers when the trees shed the cherry blossom flowers abundantly.
Bonn is one of the breathtaking cities in the world. This German city was built on the banks of the romantic Rhine River.
The Cherry Blossom Avenue is lined with houses that were built with great taste.
Once you visit this beautiful street, you may want to live here for the rest of your life.
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Champs Elysees, Paris
Oh, what a beautiful avenue!
The lovely street runs for 1.9 km and it is the most happening place in Paris. This is one beautiful street in the world that demands an exclusive trip to Paris.
Fashion shops, perfume sellers, art galleries, art studios, theatres, restaurants, and bars line the avenue that is haunted by the locals and the tourists.
Jardin des Champs-Elysees is a major tourist landmark on this major thoroughfare in Paris. It is not only a garden but houses restaurants also.
An astonishing feature of the garden is the imposing Grand Palais. Champs Elysees 2 km stretch will make you coming back daily when you are visiting Paris, the City of Light.
At one point, you will come across the Pont Alexandre III bridge built over the pride of France, River Seine.
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Times Square New York
How can this most beautiful street in New York, can be ignored when I am compiling a list of some of the beautiful streets in the world?
Times Square in Manhattan, New York is one of the busiest streets in the city with entertainments that seem to go on forever.
Colorful shops, numerous restaurants, bars, offices occupy the public square.
A prominent attraction for anyone who is entering the Times Square in the late evening is the digital billboards (hoardings) that make the place dreamy.
Here are some of the world’s highly popular brands that have their presence in Times Square:
- Hershey’s Chocolate
- Levis Denim apparels
- Disney Store
- Lederach Chocolates
Times Square is not a single street but many high human-traffic streets lead to the Times Square that include the famous Broadway, the 7th Avenue, and the 42nd street.
Another big public square called Duffy Square is also considered as part of the Times Square.
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The Grand Canal, Venice
For a change, a waterway which is an alternative to move around a city is included in the list of top 10 beautiful, and busy streets in the world
It is the largest channel and also the most used waterway in the city of canals.
From the Grand Canal, many others canals branch out to various parts of Venice.
On either banks of the Grand Canal are shops and numerous pavement restaurants with a bice view of the waterway.
Just order a beer and sit for more than hour watching people both on the side streets and also in the boats.
The Grand Canal begins from the famous Venetian Lagoon, which is an extension of the Adriatic Sea forms a border on the north-eastern portion of Italy.
The other end of the Grand Canal ends at Sam Marco.
Apart from restaurants, bars, and shops, the Grand Canal’s banks also host five museums that Italians are very proud of.
If you are cruising in a gondola, you can see Venice’s several imposing palaces, churches with amazing architecture, and large basilicas.
One can shop for some awesome Italian jewelry, glass articles, art works, and wooden handicrafts.
Tell me, which is your first choice for visiting as early as possible.
