World's Cosiest Cities for Pedestrians - 1

Nice overview of the cities in the world that is pleasant for pedestrians

Florence, the city for walk - Image credit A Burhan Amien

Walking in a city can be considered as one way to nourish yourself, even when you're in a city, be everywhere, walking is also considered as a way to save money than you use a taxi, for example.

Although ultimately the decision yourself, as written on the sites CNN Indonesia, April 6, want to walk or use public transport more. Moreover, when the city had a walk shaded area, and smoke-free vehicles.

This time you can view the rankings released by The Culture Trip this year. (The order not indicate rank)

1. Florence, Italy

The city has a region that can only be traversed by public transport or private vehicles with a special permit, which is in the city center. The other part as a free area for people to walk.

A guarantee of comfort with the aura of the city surrounded by beautiful historic buildings. Regions in Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Ponte Vecchio, up to Piazzale Michelangelo, you seorlah brought to a past, seemed to cross the historical narrative.

Not to forget the rows of tempting, cafe or bar which is open every block of business in the region.

2. New York, United States

There would be no one who doubts about this city, best city for pedestrians in the United States. You will enjoy the spacious sidewalks, all the blocks are also named with numbers printed clearly.

Begin to walk in Times Square, Fifth Avenue or across the Brooklyn Bridge to Clinton Hill.


Times Square, New York - Image credit L Priyanti

Good chance that you will not miss to stroll to Central Park, a moment of fun, when you're there.

3. Dubrovnik, Croatia

A lovely old town with a car-free area in all parts of the city, and this is a good moment to walk while visiting.

Feel the atmosphere of the building itself historical attractions, such as the Stradun neighborhood built in the 16th century.

You can take the time to visit the waters, Lapad Peninsula, called similar to Copacabana Beach, Brazil.

4. Vientiane, Laos

A beautiful city with a blend of French and Laotian culture, spatial neater and all spacious. You can feel the atmosphere in the region edged nature directly to the Mekong River.

Another neighborhood to walk can be started from the Buddhist Stupa Pha That Luang, and then up to the Patuxay Monument.

Other places to walk, Sisaket Buddhist Temple, and finally you can arrive in the area around the local culinary and souvenir shopping area.

5. Vancouver, Canada

The third largest city in Canada, and this is the best city for pedestrians there.

It is powered with a penchant residents who choose to walk, because the city government gave a lot of choice of public transport from one point to another.

You will enjoy the convenience, the decent area for pedestrians, such as False Creek, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge and North Vancouver.

Cities in the world has always been the destination of many travelers, especially when it provides a sense of security and comfort. Especially when they recognize a city by foot.

Continued to Part 2.

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Source: Ardita Mustafa - CNN Indonesia, The Culture Trip
Image: A Burhan Amien, L Priyanti