Some are walking distance from downtown!
This is one of the most picturesque streets in Rome’s historical center, filled with Renaissance architecture, boutiques, antique stores, and cafes, among others.
The historic center of Salvador is a UNESCO heritage site. Here you’ll find lots of Portuguese architecture with a splash of South American color.
Bergen's colorful wooden houses at Hanseatic Wharf is a gorgeous historical place definitely worth visiting.
This street is located in Quartier du Petit Champlain, which is one (if not the) oldest commercial district in North America. This pedestrian street is as charming as it gets.
What is there not to love about colorful streets, right? Campeche certainly delivers in that department. Calle 59 is perhaps the most famous one in Campeche's Old Town.
The iconic intersection of Washington Street and Water Street in the Dumbo neighborhood gives visitors one of the best views of the Manhattan Bridge.
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Portobello Road is home to one of the capital’s most famous markets. It’s also known for its candy-colored houses, and of course, shops and cafes, and everything in between.
Venture into Phuket’s Old Town and discover exquisite Sino-Portuguese architecture. This used to be the local red-light district, but is now a gorgeous family-friendly area.
The Old Town of this Alpine city is truly picturesque. Walk along the Quai de l'Île and enjoy the canal, shops, and restaurants.
Istanbul is teeming with beautiful architecture, and the colorful houses of the Balat neighborhood are a joy to admire. You can start your journey at Kiremit Street.
It doesn't get more scenic than the colorful houses at Copenhagen's 17th-century waterfront. The iconic promenade is a must-visit location when you’re in town.
This former fishermen's village in the Greek island of Milos is really cute, with its whitewashed houses with touches of color.
George Town, in the Malaysian island of Penang, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this street and surrounding areas you’ll find a beautiful mix of Western and Eastern designs.
One of the city’s oldest streets has “the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world,” according to the UN.
The Umbrella Sky Project brought shade, color, and art to this Portuguese city. How cool is this, right?
Forget about Champs de Mars. This is the spot you want to snap a picture of the Eiffel Tower, and of course, of all the Haussmannian architecture around it.
If graffiti and street art is more your thing, you will love visiting the art epicenter of Melbourne.
This small town in Italy’s Puglia region is known for its white mushroom-shaped houses, called trulli. Via Monte San Michele is arguably the most picturesque street in Alberobello.
Bath's Royal Crescent consists of a crescent-shaped row of 30 symmetric Georgian townhouses built in the mid-1700s by English architect John Wood, the Younger.
Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood is definitely worth a visit, and Acorn Street, with its red brick buildings, cobblestones and lampposts, oozes charm.
Located in the La Boca neighborhood, el Caminito is a must-visit if you’re in town. Caminito, Spanish for “little path” is a street museum, teeming with color and artists.
Dating all the way back to 1380, these cottages were originally built as a monastic wool store and later converted into weavers houses. You can actually stay in a cottage at this idyllic location in the Cotswolds.
Morocco's blue-washed Chefchaouen city is absolutely stunning. This particular alley, called Callejon El Asri, is as picture-perfect as it gets.
This gorgeous winding path with eight turns is one of the city’s major attractions. Also known as the most crooked street in the world, Lombard St is definitely worth a visit.
This gorgeous colorful street with cobblestones can be found in San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico.
Jinli Street, in Chengdu, China dates back some 1800 years. Its gorgeous lanterns and Qing Dynasty houses make one of the oldest shopping streets in Sichuan province quite unique.
This is the street to visit during the cherry blossom season. Named after Nishida Kitaro, a philosopher who meditated here every day, this picturesque street stretches for over 1 mile (1.6 km) along the canal.
The Brewer's canal is lined with beautiful historical buildings dating back to the 17th century. It’s one of the most iconic places in the city.
The half-timbered houses and the peaceful canal make "Petite Venise” a rather special place.
Every country has its famous landmarks, many of which are streets. But are these famous streets also the prettiest? Well, not always. Sure, what makes a street "beautiful" can be debated, but architectural features, cultural relevance, charm, views, and other unique characteristics, can indeed be used as criteria.
With that in mind, have you ever wondered where the world's most beautiful streets are located? Click through the following gallery to find out.
The world's most beautiful streets
The prettiest streets are not always the most famous ones
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Every country has its famous landmarks, many of which are streets. But are these famous streets also the prettiest? Well, not always. Sure, what makes a street "beautiful" can be debated, but architectural features, cultural relevance, charm, views, and other unique characteristics, can indeed be used as criteria.
With that in mind, have you ever wondered where the world's most beautiful streets are located? Click through the following gallery to find out.