There are many great cities in the world either on or near rivers. During my lifetime of travel, I have had the pleasure to visit the many picturesque cities situated on winding rivers. Here are my favorite cities to visit on a River. The cities and the rivers that define them. Because these rivers lends charm, ambiance and culture, and provide the rhythm and soul to these ten out of this world cities.
Melbourne, Skyline from the Yarra River.
Melbourne may be Australia’s second most populous city, next to Sydney, but it just may be the most sophisticated city in Australia. Everyone knows Melbourne as Australia’s cultural capital.
An international city with residents from throughout the world interact and get along just fine. Whether you take the trams, walk , or as I like to do, bike around cities, Melbourne has something for everyone. Also home to a large Greek and Italian population. Boasting a microcosm of restaurants, cafes, bars, and a vibrant nightlife fashion boutiques, café-filled side streets, cool bars, art galleries, spacious parks and village like inner suburbs.
Visit the vibrant neighborhoods of Carlton, Fitzroy, St Kilda. The cosmo city rough around the edges, and an only in “Oz” exterior. Flowing through the heart of Melbourne is the Yarra River.
Moscow, Moskva River along the embankment and the Kremlin
Moscow is a city of contradictions. It is one most expensive cities in the world, and yes, the locals are said to be some of the least friendly in the world, but there is a charm in Moscow.
Hip, artsy, modern, full of museums, underground clubbing, and a city that drinks. Take some time to visit the sights, visit Red Square, get to know Russia’s largest city. Meet the locals, they surprise you.
Moscow may be like no other city in the world. Stroll the Moskva after a hard night of dancing and Vodka swilling, try some borsht soup at a Russian Tea House.
Prague - The Moldau River runs through this picturesque, fairytale city.
Outdoor cafes. It’s hard to believe that Prague was once under “The Iron Curtain.” Today, Prague arguably is Europe’s party capital. Prague is another in the line of great walking cities in Europe.
Just wander and browse throughout Old Town you’ll find numerous shops and galleries offering the finest Bohemian crystal, porcelain, and modern artwork. Stroll where centuries of Bohemian kings walked the cobblestone streets of old town, walk amongst medieval castles. Prague boosts some of the best beer in the world. During the busy summer months, college students invade the city like bats to light.
Get lost along the Moldau and cross historic bridges.
Budapest, on the Pest side is the monumental building of Parliament
Many of Budapest’s attractions and monuments are at or near the banks of the Danube. Budapest is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and is known as the “Paris of the Orient” and “Queen of the Danube.”
On the Buda side, you’ll find Fisherman’s Bastion and the Royal Castle, both very popular attractions. Eat goulash and toast your new found friends with Palinka, Hungarian fruit and honey brandy. The Danube is the heart and soul of Budapest.
Cairo at night, a Felucca Cruise on the Nile is a must thing to do
Voted recently as the world’s city that never sleeps,, and beating out the likes of New York City as the planet’s true 24 hour city. Even in difficult times, Cairo remains steeped in history and culture. Mummies and Souks and some pretty cool Pyramids in Giza, and all along the Nile. Take in a belly dance show at one of the many Egyptian night clubs. And of course, just the thought of being on the Nile is enough to want to check out the Egyptian capital.
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