The 5 Most Beautiful Cities in the World

Those are the 5 most Beautiful Cities in the World

#5 - ABU DHABI, UAE

From mega-malls to artificial ski slopes to crystal-strewn hotels, Abu Dhabi—the wealthiest of the seven tiny oil-rich states that make up the United Arab Emirates—embraces the latest extravagances for travelers. Even the holy sites in the city rival the world's most luxurious palaces, most notably the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque (pictured). 

#4 - LISBON, PORTUGAL

Portugal's history of intricate tilework—from its ceilings to floors, homes and hallways—means you can't walk down a street in Lisbon without spotting something beautiful. —

#3 - RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Christ the Redeemer watches over the sweeping city, where a pulsing, vibrant city seems to dance down to the sea and mellow as it floats off on a stand-up paddle board.

#2 - LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND

#1 - SHANGHAI, CHINA

Arguably China’s most exciting city, Shanghai pulses with the thrum of innovation. The city's skyline-defining landmarks, like the Oriental Pearl Tower and SWFC Observatory, are the best places to take in sweeping, panoramic views, but the real beauty lies in more traditional pleasures: strolling the Bund, exploring the colonial architecture in the old French Concession (pictured), and savoring a traditional Chinese tea tasting. 

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