Cities of culture in the world
Top 10 Cities of culture in the world:
- Paris, France
- New York, United States
- Florence, Italy
- Barcelona, Spain
- London, England
- Rome, Italy
- Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Vienna, Austria
- Seville, Spain
Paris, France
The museums in the French capital are among the world's best. The Louvre houses the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, while the Musee D'Orsay is best for impressionist works. Plus there are several smaller gems, such as the Musee de la Vie Romantique.
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New York, United States
The Big Apple has some great architecture, with The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building just two of its Art Deco masterworks. The Guggenheim Museum houses the 20th century's most influential artists, while Broadway is home to the glitziest shows in showbiz.
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Florence, Italy
Florence has more art than you can shake a bread stick at. Founded in 1581, the Uffizi holds works spanning the 14th to 18th centuries, with an acclaimed body of Renaissance art. Artists Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael are associated with the city. The cathedral is famed for its dome, bell tower and Romanesque Baptistry.
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Barcelona, Spain
The Catalonian capital is a work of art, and the home of Modernism, an artistic movement of the late 19th century. Places to see include Palau Guell, Palau de la Musica Catalana, the Antoni Tapies Foundation, the Museum of Modern Art, La Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell.
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London, England
Rich in history, London's historical sights include the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. It's also famed for its popular culture, embodied by Carnaby Street and the West End. Don't forget to visit National Gallery, Tate's Britain and Modern and the British Museum.
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Rome, Italy
The Arches of Constantine, Severus and Titus, thousands of ancient piazzas, the Farnese Palace, St Peter's and the Colosseum make Rome a historical and beautiful city. And if you're looking to capture your muse, head straight for the magnificent Piazza di Spagna.
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Dublin, Republic of Ireland
In a country famed for its literary outpourings, The Dublin Writers' Museum is a must-see, with exhibits on such Hibernian greats as Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. There are also numerous Norman cathedrals, churches and abbeys to tour and Dublin still has gems of Georgian architecture.
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Glasgow, Scotland
One of Glasgow's most famous sons, artist, designer and architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Art Nouveau buildings are scattered all around the city, such as the Glasgow School of Art and the Willow Tea Rooms. Also check out the Gallery of Modern Art, containing works by Hockney and Warhol, and The Burrell Collection.
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Vienna, Austria
The geographical centre of Europe, Austria's capital is one of its cultural centres too, and is home to more than 100 theatres and museums. There is even a museum quarter which includes The Museum of Fine Art and The Museum of Military History - Vienna's oldest museum.
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Seville, Spain
Visit the Real Alcazar, a group of buildings whose origins date back to the 10th century. There are also numerous concerts in the cathedral, and there's a whole host of annual events, such as the International Music and Dance Festival.
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