Best cities 2016: Top-ranked city is the Asian metropolis Tokyo

In a survey done by CN Traveler magazine, readers picked their favourite cities from across the world. Topping the list is a bustling, Asian metropolis that offers a dynamic mix of neon-lit skyscrapers and temples -- Tokyo. Here’s a look at the other cities in the list. (Visualspace/iStock)

Updated on: Oct 23, 2016 6:19 PM IST

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In a survey done by CN Traveler magazine, readers picked their favourite cities from across the world. Topping the list is a bustling, Asian metropolis that offers a dynamic mix of neon-lit skyscrapers and temples -- Tokyo. Here’s a look at the other cities in the list. (Visualspace/iStock)

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The former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto, is located in the central island of Honshu. More than a 1000 years old, the city today is the hub of IT and electronics industries. (Ferrantraite/iStock)

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The capital city of the region of Tuscany in Italy, Florence is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Today, it is now a top centre for Italian fashion. (Scaliger/iStock)

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A popular destination with tourists, Lucerne in central Switzerland is located next to Lake Lucerne and in close proximity to mounts Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps. (Rkristoffersen/iStock)

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Located in central Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, is particularly known for its well-preserved historic centre, which is full of buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. One particular church, Sanctuary of Atotonilco, is a World Heritage Site since 2008.

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The third most populous metropolis in Canada, Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities of the country. It is also its biggest commercial and cultural hub . (Sepidehmaleki/iStock)

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The capital of British Columbia in Canada, Victoria is located at the southern tip of Vancouver island, off the Pacific coast. Often called the ‘The Garden City’, it is an attractive city and a popular tourism destination. (Bluejayphoto/iStock)

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Think Salzburg in Austria and the Hollywood classic Sound of Music comes to mind as it was extensively shot there. But Salzburg is a historic city, capital of the federal state of Salzburg and internationally renowned for its baroque architecture. (AFP/WILDBILD)

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The bustling city of Barcelona in Spain is located in the autonomous region of Catalonia. A historic city, it is home to many heritage sites such as Park Güell and Casa Milà. It also boasts of FC Barcelona, the internationally known football club. (Narvikk/iStock)

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Vienna is the cultural, economic and political centre of Austria. The city was home to some of the greatest minds and talents of the modern era such as psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud and musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Kisa Markiza/iStock)