From the blossoming cherry trees of Japan to the enchanting Blue City in Morocco, discover some of the most spectacular streets to be found in big and small cities around the world.
Across the globe there are millions of ordinary streetspeople traverse every day, and then there are those streets that stand out for their uniqueness and become attractions in their own right. Thousands of travelers flock each year to admire them up close, making them especially popular on social media. From the blossoming cherry trees of Japan to the enchanting Blue City in Morocco,discover some of the world’s most spectacular streets that will have you wanting to pack your bags right away!
Lombard Street, San Francisco, USA
The quirky Lombard Street in San Francisco drawsthe city’s visitors like a magnet. Tourists stop, get out of their cars, and snap photos of the iconic zigzag street thatspans one block between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets on a steep hill and features eight hairpin turns. TheLombard Streetis a major tourist attraction that draws around two million visitors annually.
Montmartre, Paris, France
The bohemian quarter of Paris that once hosted artists of every kind still enchants with its picturesque setting. A stroll through the streets of Montmartreis a one-of-a-kind experience. Rue de lAbreuvoir and Rue des Saules, with their colorful buildings and ivy-clad walls, are a photographer’s dream.
Philosophers Path, Kyoto, Japan
Cherry blossoms are a singular spectacle in Japan. Their bloom season runs between late March and early April. One of the most beautiful and scenic streets in Japanto see the famed blossoms at this time is the Philosophers Path (Philosopher’s Walk) in Kyoto.
Heerstrasse, Bonn, Germany
The most popular street in Bonn, Germany, is Heerstrasse, also known as the «avenue of cherry blossoms». The trees were brought from Japan and planted in the 1980s, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy magical strolls beneath the pink arcades that form in early spring.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
In the north of Morocco, there is a small town called Chefchaouen, painted in a palette of enchanting blue hues. In recent years, more and more travelers have been visiting, seeking the perfect shot in the old town’s picturesque alleys awash in fairytale color.
Caminito, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The pedestrian street Caminito is the most colorful street in the most colorful neighborhood of Buenos Aires, La Boca. Brimming with works by local artists, it feels like an open-air museum.
The Dark Hedges, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
This tree-canopied, eerily beautiful road made famous by Game of Thrones is called Dark Hedges (Dark Hedge) and lies between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The beech trees were planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family to impress visitors arriving at their mansion, Gracehill House.
San Miguel De Allende, Mexico
Four hours northwest of Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende is a jewel of a city, famed for its Spanish colonial architecture, colorful buildings, and vibrant culinary scene. A stroll along the historic and colorful Aldama Street is one of the first things every visitor should do.
