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Tiny streets, broad streets, long streets, short streets… You can get dizzy just by thinking about the most famous streets in the world for their incredible diversity! And although it sure would be fun to visit each and every beautiful street in the world, it might be better to start getting to know them by reading this list. You know, just so you’ll know what to expect when you’re actually visiting one of these famous places! 

So the streets on our list are world-famous for many reasons. Take, for instance, Abbey Road, which became famous just because of one legendary photo session by The Beatles. However, that does not mean it lacks in some way compared to, say, Champs-Élysées. Okay, that was a bold comparison on our side, but really, both of them are renowned tourist attractions and wonderful places to visit. Other famous streets became such because they might be in the middle of a shopping district, might have historical importance, or just for their sheer uniqueness. Yup, we’re talking about you, Lombard Street! But, no matter the origins of their fame, all of them are just breathtaking places to see and soak in. Oh, and be aware that some of them also have genuine culture shocks, albeit positive ones, in store!

Right, ready to do a virtual tour and read about the most famous streets in America and the world? We know you are! That is why we’re asking you to scroll down below, check out our submissions and give your vote for the famous streets you’d like to visit (or have already visited!) one day. After that, share this article with your friends!

#1

Lombard Street: San Francisco, USA

Lombard Street: San Francisco, USA

Lombard Street, known as the world's most crooked street, is situated in San Francisco between Hyde and Leavenworth streets. Lombard Street's one-block section with eight hairpin turns was built to lessen the hill's steep natural slope.

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BeardedGerman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I rode a bike down that street, was pretty cool. People called me crazy, though.

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Champs-Élysées: Paris, France

Champs-Élysées: Paris, France

Due to its historical significance, Champs-Élysées is unquestionably the most famous avenue in Paris, if not the entire globe. The 2-kilometer-long road, which is home to the Arc de Triomphe monument, is bordered by horse-chestnut trees, cafes, theaters, and shops.

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked it. It's worth seeing, of course. Is one of the many beautiful things in Paris. Many beautiful things

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Nyhavn: Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyhavn: Copenhagen, Denmark

A canal runs through the middle of this Copenhagen street, which is lined on either side by colorful townhouses from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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#4

La Rambla: Barcelona, Spain

La Rambla: Barcelona, Spain

Most visitors to Barcelona converge on La Rambla, the city's most well-known thoroughfare. Many kiosks selling anything from flowers to souvenirs can be found on the kilometer-long, tree-lined pedestrian street, and a number of attractions may be observed along the way.

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really enjoyed walking down La Rambla, but maybe even more through the side streets

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#5

Appian Way: Rome, Italy

Appian Way: Rome, Italy

Rome's Appian Way is considered the most outstanding example of ancient construction. It was constructed in 312 BC to connect the cities of Rome and Brindisi on Italy's southeast coast. The most distinctive elements are the grave markers and tombs that line the road, characteristic of how the Romans interred their dead.

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Royal Mile: Edinburgh, Scotland

Royal Mile: Edinburgh, Scotland

The Royal Mile, which houses many of Edinburgh's most famous attractions, is a network of streets that measure almost one mile together. Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, and Abbey Strand are a few of the streets that make up the Royal Mile. The path runs between the magnificent Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the British King's official residence.

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James Twong
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And as soon as the royal family cross the border they slather themselves in as much tartan as they can because I suppose that's what they think us Scotch folk do.

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Pacific Coast Highway: California, USA

Pacific Coast Highway: California, USA

California's Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties are traversed by the Pacific Coast Highway, which offers visitors one of the country's most picturesque and memorable vistas. The 550-mile roadway in California has been in use since the late 1930s.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've only travelled from LA to Santa Barbara on it and that was pretty damn good.

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#8

Broadway: New York City, USA

Broadway: New York City, USA

Broadway is not only one of the most well-known streets in New York City, but it is also the city's first major north-south highway. The city's early Native American residents used to refer to it as the Wickquasgeck Trail. The Dutch later gave it the name Heeren Straat, or "Gentleman's Way," before the Brits eventually gave it the vast breadth of Broadway.

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#9

Via Monte Napoleone: Milan, Italy

Via Monte Napoleone: Milan, Italy

A stroll down Via Monte Napoleone is a must-do activity when visiting Milan. It's not surprising that the street is steeped in history because its name alludes to Milan's status as the capital of the Napoleonic Italian Republic at the beginning of the 19th century.

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#10

Stradun, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Stradun, Dubrovnik, Croatia

If you visit early in the morning or late at night when the tourists have thinned out, you'll observe people walking and conversing on Stradun as they go about their everyday lives in the historic homes tucked away in the town's maze of medieval alleys. Moreover, you'll see die-hard Game of Thrones fans reenacting Cersei Lannister's infamous walk of shame, filmed here.

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I love Dubrovnik. As I love all of Croatia. And Stradun is awesome!

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#11

Bourbon Street: New Orleans, USA

Bourbon Street: New Orleans, USA

Bourbon Street, located in the center of New Orleans' French Quarter, comes alive at night, and we're not just talking about Mardi Gras! On the weekends, it's nearly a non-stop party, allowing tourists to make the most of NOLA's nightlife. It is lined with strip clubs, bars, restaurants, and stores.

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Abbey Road: London, England

Abbey Road: London, England

If you're a fan of the Beatles, visiting Abbey Road is a must-do while visiting London. Many fans visit the well-known Abbey Road zebra crossing, which is situated in St. John's Wood at the southernmost part of the route. The Beatles held their renowned photo session here, which later graced the cover of their eleventh studio album Abbey Road in 1969.

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Gran Via: Madrid, Spain

Gran Via: Madrid, Spain

The most well-known shopping district in Spain's capital, Madrid, is called Gran Vía. When city planners chose to link the Calle de Alcalá with the Plaza de España, the building began in the middle of the 19th century. The construction project began in 1904 and took 25 years to complete. Huge structures line Gran Vía Street and many tourists stop by to view and appreciate their splendor.

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#14

Oxford Street: London, UK

Oxford Street: London, UK

With an average of 500,000 daily visitors, Oxford Street in London is the busiest shopping strip in Europe. Can you envision a boulevard with more than 300 stores? Because they are the only businesses that can truly afford the rent, the 1.5-mile-long boulevard is most known for its enormous department stores and high-end retailers.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Noooo! The majority of the shops are tacky and awful and the street is the worst of London. If you want nice shops go to Regent street, visit Liberty's, go anywhere that isn't Oxford Street. As a Londoner, believe me, it's pure sh!te. Don't go there.

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Wale Street: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Wale Street: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Bo-Kaap is renowned as one of Cape Town's most dynamic, colorful, culturally varied neighborhoods and one of its most photogenic locales. Bo-Kaap's past has dramatically influenced how this adored Cape Town suburb is now, with its vividly colored homes, distinctive cobblestone streets, and lively energy.

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Jo Davies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always make sure I go here when in Cape Town. Even if you just walk down the street, it always makes me smile.

#16

Via Dolorosa: Jerusalem, Israeal

Via Dolorosa: Jerusalem, Israeal

The two-part Via Dolorosa, which translates to "Path of Sorrow" in Latin, is a well-known street in Jerusalem's Old City that follows Christ's final steps before being crucified. The 0.25 km (0.16 miles) route has evolved over time, and recent archeological research suggests that the original Via Dolorosa route on the Western hill was a more feasible way.

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#17

Fifth Avenue: New York, USA

Fifth Avenue: New York, USA

Fifth Avenue in Manhattan is one of the most renowned streets in the world for high-end retail and is definitely a fashionista's dream. This route is lined with showrooms for the most well-known (and expensive) designer labels, including Versace, Armani, Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, especially between 49th and 60th Streets.

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#18

Santa Monica Boulevard: Los Angeles, USA

Santa Monica Boulevard: Los Angeles, USA

Santa Monica Boulevard is the place that all California aspirants want to be. The 4.5-kilometer road is palm tree-lined, goes through West Hollywood, and is filled with stores, cafés, bars, and restaurants before arriving at the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but my main impression here is asphalt and a McDonald's. Was there truly no nicer picture of this apparent dream destination? Like from a pedestrian view, maybe with some of those mentioned cafés, or the ocean?

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Michigan Avenue: Chicago, USA

Michigan Avenue: Chicago, USA

The Magnificent Mile, a section of Michigan Avenue, is well-known worldwide as a premier shopping destination. The Mile is Chicago's busiest shopping district, teeming with upscale department stores, hotels, and eateries.

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Orchard Road: Singapore

Orchard Road: Singapore

Orchard Road, home to Singapore's most well-known retail district, provides tourists with thousands of establishments, including all sorts of stores, eateries, cafes, hotels, and nightclubs. The nearly 2-kilometer-long road was unidentified when it was first constructed in the 1830s. However, because it formerly connected to many fruit orchards and nutmeg and pepper farms, the route was later named Orchard Road.

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Wall Street: New York, USA

Wall Street: New York, USA

Wall Street is the Financial District's historic center. The phrase is now synonymous with stock trading and big business in the United States. Wall Street is a small street that descends from Broadway to the East River. It was given its name in honor of the Dutch wall constructed nearby in the 17th century to defend the expanding Dutch town at the time.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sort of, ...In the mid-1600s, the Dutch put up a wall to keep the indigenous people (who help them survive when they first arrived) and the Brtish out of the area.

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Khao San Road: Bangkok, Thailand

Khao San Road: Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok's Khao San Road is well known among travelers for its inexpensive lodging. The name of this route, approximately a block from the Chao Phray River, literally translates to "milled rice," alluding to its previous use as a rice market.

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Hollywood Boulevard: Los Angeles, USA

Hollywood Boulevard: Los Angeles, USA

Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles is the perfect place for tourists who wish to genuinely follow in the footsteps of some of the most well-known figures in the world. The Hollywood & Highland shopping center and entertainment complex are located on the avenue, which is famous for housing the Hollywood Walk of Fame along a fifteen-block stretch of it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Famous, but most of the street and stars are honestly in sort of grimey areas

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Ginza: Tokyo, Japan

Ginza: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo's fashion district was initially constructed from the ashes of an 1872 fire, and it was later rebuilt after a series of World War II bombings virtually destroyed the region. It is now Tokyo's thriving core, home to trendy eateries and art galleries, well-known designers like Caroline Herrera and Chanel, and Sony and Apple flagship stores.

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Las Vegas Strip: Las Vegas, USA

Las Vegas Strip: Las Vegas, USA

Las Vegas, the epicenter of the global gambling industry, is located in the southern Nevada desert. Although there are casinos all across Las Vegas, the strip, which is a section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, has most of them.

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Beale Street: Memphis, USA

Beale Street: Memphis, USA

Beale Street, which has played a significant part in Memphis's rich musical history, is where musicians like Louis Armstrong, B.B. King, and Muddy Waters developed their individual styles and contributed to the city's distinctive bluesy sound.

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Sheikh Zayed: Dubai, UAE

Sheikh Zayed: Dubai, UAE

Sheikh Zayed Road is both a highway and the longest street in the United Arab Emirates. It runs parallel to the country's coast from the Selah region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through the city of Dubai to its conclusion in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Arab Emirates and is well worth a visit.

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Istiklal Street: Istanbul, Turkey

Istiklal Street: Istanbul, Turkey

This commercial strip connects Taskim Plaza and the Galata district. People can explore restaurants, pubs, and stores day and night while the tram zips up and down.

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Nanjing Street: Shanghai, China

Nanjing Street: Shanghai, China

Nanjing Street is in the eastern part of the central shopping district in Shanghai. Together with Fifth Avenue, Oxford Street, Orchard Road, Takeshita Street, and the Champs-Élysées, it is one of the busiest shopping avenues in the world. The street has the name of Nanjing, the former national capital of the People's Republic of China and the capital of the Jiangsu province that borders Shanghai. The two halves of Nanjing Road that exist today are Nanjing Road East and Nanjing Road West.

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Chandni Chowk: Delhi, India

Chandni Chowk: Delhi, India

Chandni Chowk has all you need, whether you're looking for a unique present or want to savor some quick Bengali food. Old Delhi's famed, busy street can become chaotic, but it's the ideal location for a genuine cultural shock.

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