8 Walkable Cities Around The World To Explore On Foot

Tenzin Chodon

Córdoba, Spain

Roman, Moorish and Christian influences shaped Córdoba over centuries, with the Mezquita, Jewish quarter and whitewashed lanes packed into its historic heart.

Calleja de las Flores, Cordoba, Spain Shutterstock

Edinburgh, Scotland

Scottish history runs through Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the Royal Mile, castle, narrow closes and cobbled streets make for an easy walk.

Gistoric Dean Village in Edinburgh Shutterstock

Florence, Italy

Florence’s Renaissance heritage lines its streets, with the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio all within walking distance.

Florence, Italy Rennett Stowe/Flickr

Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki’s history as an international port lives on along its waterfront, historic trading sites and hillside neighbourhoods, all accessible on foot.

Nagasaki Unsplash

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima’s history is tied to 1945, while its flat streets, riverside paths and Peace Memorial Park make walking between key sites easy.

A-Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan Shutterstock

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Founded by Greek settlers as Rhegion, Reggio Calabria has more than two millennia of history, with the Lungomare offering a coastal walk overlooking the Strait of Messina.

The Arena dello Stretto, Reggio di Calabria Francesco Bonino/Shutterstock

Monte Carlo, Monaco

The Monte Carlo Casino shaped Monaco’s modern identity, while promenades, lifts and escalators make its steep streets easier to navigate on foot.

Monte Carlo Casino Shutterstock

Tartu, Estonia

Tartu has been a centre of learning for centuries, with riverside paths, Toome Hill and historic university buildings making the city easy to explore on foot.

Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia Unsplash

10 Lesser-Known UNESCO Sites In India For Stunning Photography

Read More