Arty Areas

The Winter Fashion Issue '21

Written by: NISHA VAIDYA

Arty Areas

THE WORLD'S BEST CITIES FOR ART AND CULTURE REVEALED— FROM VENICE TO MIAMI

Art isn’t necessarily just confined to gallery walls, it can be found in architecture, monuments, and even on the streets themselves. But which are the best cities in the world for art lovers?

From renowned artistic hubs like Paris, New York, and Berlin, to up and coming hotspots, the world’s art landscape is vast and varied, with every city showcasing its own unique scene. But which arty cities around the world can be crowned the very best? To find out, our mortgage experts analyzed a variety of cities known for their art scenes and ranked them on a number of criteria.

As well as looking at the crucial things like the number of galleries, museums, and sculptures, the research also analyzed some other factors that contribute to a place’s artistic pedigree, such as street art and highly rated art universities and colleges.

The World’s Top 3 Cities for Art and Culture Lovers

1. Venice, Italy - 6.8 out of 10

Venice takes the top spot and is considered one of the most culturally rich places in the world, shown by its top score for the number of architecturally significant buildings plus monuments and statues. Venice was the home of many Renaissance artists and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its culturally significant architecture and lagoon.

2. Miami, United States - 5.15 out of 10

Miami comes in second with its trendy art scene which is very reflective of the diverse and vibrant culture within the city. Miami scored top for three of the factors including number of galleries (113.1 per million people), street art searches (30,391 per million people), and street art Instagram posts (130,949 per million people).

3. Florence, Italy - 4.57 out of 10

Another Italian city comes in third: Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. As you’d expect, examples of Renaissance art and architecture are everywhere you look in Florence, which is also home to the highest number of museums per person, including the likes of the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Pitti.

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