Top 10 Global Cities Every Art Lover Must Visit

For art aficionados Money.co.uk conducted a study to find the best art and culture-filled cities around the world. The study utilized various data points to rank 40 global cities known for their unique arts and culture scenes. Key ranking criteria included the number of galleries, museums, and sculptures, while also considering factors such as street art and rated art universities and colleges, thus providing a comprehensive view of each city’s cultural offerings.

1. Venice: The Top Ranked City for Art and Culture

Venice tops the list with a survey score of 6.81 out of 10. This canal-filled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its lagoon and culturally significant architecture. Beyond its stunning architecture, Venice holds the highest scores among the top cities for its numerous monuments and statues, totaling 94 per million people, as well as museums, with 183.3 per million.

2. Miami: Rising Art Scene

Miami comes in second, transforming from a city known primarily for beaches and nightlife to a flourishing art hub. This city achieved remarkable scores in three categories: an impressive number of galleries (113.1 per million people), street art searches (30,391 per million), and Instagram posts related to street art (130,949 per million).

3. Florence: The Renaissance Jewel

Florence, another Italian favorite, rounds out the top three. This Tuscan city boasts a rich collection of Renaissance art and architecture, ranking particularly well with 204.5 museums per million people.

U.S. Cities in the Rankings

Overall, U.S. cities demonstrated strong performances in the rankings with San Francisco (No. 5), Santa Fe (No. 7), and Seattle (No. 8) also featured in the top eight best cities for art and culture enthusiasts. Furthermore, European cities also shone brightly, with Vienna securing the fourth spot, Berlin in ninth, and Milan rounding out the top ten.

For further insights into these rankings and a complete overview of the top 40 cities, readers can visit Money.co.uk.

Jessica Poitevien is an iBestTravel contributor currently based in South Florida, always seeking the next adventure. Apart from traveling, she enjoys baking, engaging in conversations with strangers, and taking long walks along the beach. Follow her adventures on Instagram.