Dream DestinationsThe most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.
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It's easy to put Paris atop a list of the most magical cities in the world since the thing that surely separates a magical city from any other is that is has a certain "joie de vivre," or "a little something special" to it. Whether it's what you would call the most beautiful city in the world or the prettiest city on the planet, there's just a little something to all of these cities that sets them apart from the rest of the places most people vacation and live.
Many of these cities make the list because they are home to the landmarks to see before you die; others because the local culture is world-renowned and the occupants of a different mindset than the rest of the world. There are places such as Cairns, with its vast access to the Great Barrier Reef, that perhaps you shouldn't visit because you'll never leave. Others, such as Las Vegas, offer an overload of visual and visceral stimuli that make you think you're in a bubble (but it's important to never forget: what happens in Vegas only stays if you don't post pictures to Facebook).
With so much beauty around the world, is it any wonder that many of the most magical cities are located in the most beautiful countries in the world? Italy, for instance, boasts several magical cities, including Rome, Venice, and certainly Florence.
What world city is the most magical? What city has the best landscapes and views? What vacation spots are the most magical? You can read every list of the most magical spots in the world and never truly know until you go, but this list of the most magical locations in the world can put you on the right track.
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Also known as "The Eternal City," Rome is one of the oldest cities where people have consistently lived in Europe. Just the fact that the Colosseum is still standing is enough to place this city on the list. Rome is also the only city in the world that has an entire country, Vatican City, inside of its borders.
Prague is over 1,100 years old, with countless historical buildings and neighborhoods to explore. The city was largely built during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, lending its architecture and scenery to picturesque and movie-like qualities.
Bumping up along the edge of the Tasman Sea, Sydney is a hub of arts and culture, sports, and it has a thriving nightlife. The city is also freckled with parks, botanical gardens, and waterways. It's been used as a filming location for hundreds of movies.
