But year round, the Scottish capital is hard to beat, with landmarks, architecture and scenic hotspots that make it one of the most beautiful cities to explore on foot, as well as a food and drink scene that has an ever-evolving selection of forward-thinking bars and eateries, from new Leith restaurant and wine bar Eleanore to Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace at the St James Quarter. What makes us great: We all know what Edinburgh is best known for. 🌱 21 amazing things cities are doing to fight the climate crisis 🖼️ The 20 best museums and galleries in the world 🚂 11 of the most incredible train journeys around the world 🌍 The 22 best new things to do in the world

All of which means that if you are planning a city break this year (especially if it’s your first in a long, long time) then these are the places to go. We’ve also tapped into our global network of expert editors and contributors for the inside scoop on what’s making each city tick right now, what’s new and what’s generally popping off. We’ve highlighted places that aren’t boring or overly expensive or overrated, and we’ve ensured that our top picks also score well for practical stuff like walkability, good public transport and safety, as well as sustainability. Our top cities this year are the ones with thriving nightlife, amazing food and drink, and art, culture and museums galore. So while things like community spirit and resilience were two of the most important factors last year, in 2022 we’ve added extra weight to the things that make cities great places to visit as well as to live. But now, after two years of travel curbs, the world is opening up again, and we – like you – are itching to get back out there. For the past two years, the list has focused on how cities pulled together through the pandemic and made life (just about) tolerable during lockdowns.

the results of the Time Out Index 2022 are in! As ever, we’ve crunched all that data and used it to come up with our annual ranking of the world’s greatest cities. The idea is to create a global snapshot of city living, and point people in the direction of the places locals are really raving about.Īnd now. What the neighbours are like and which neighbourhoods are actually cool.

We want to know about the restaurant scene and the bar circuit. Every year, we quiz thousands of city-dwellers worldwide about life in their hometown right now.

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