Here are my choices as the most significant cities in the world, for travelers. All have a wealth of attractions, incredible architecture, and world-class activities, especially with regard to Art and History. My list is very similar to National Geographic’s, except that Rome, Italy, is added and Barcelona, Spain, while wonderful, is removed.

 

       Gary’s Places of a Lifetime – Urban Spaces

 

           1. New York, NY, USA

 

           2. Rome, Italy

 

           3. Paris, France

 

           4. London, England

 

           5. Jerusalem, Israel

 

           6. Istanbul, Turkey

 

           7. Hong Kong, China

 

           8. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

           9. Venice, Italy

 

           10. San Francisco, CA, USA