Haji Lane, a vibrant and colorful street in Singapore, is the only representative from Asia on the list of the 10 most discoverable streets in the world.
Interesting Streets Around the World
- 1. Smith Street, Melbourne, Australia
- 2. Passeig de Sant Joan, Barcelona, Spain
- 3. South Bank, London, England
- 4. San Isidro, Havana, Cuba
- 5. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA
- 6. Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- 7. Rua Três Rios, São Paulo, Brazil
- 8. Haji Lane, Singapore
- 9. Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Lisbon, Portugal
- 10. Calle Thames, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1. Smith Street, Melbourne, Australia
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Due to the pandemic, people have not ventured far from their streets for the past 15 months. However, Time Out is ready to suggest destinations to visit after the pandemic by announcing the 10 most interesting streets in the world for 2021. Topping the list is Smith Street (photo) in Melbourne, Australia – a bustling destination known for its LGBT-friendly shops and bars.
2. Passeig de Sant Joan, Barcelona, Spain
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In second place is Passeig de Sant Joan in Barcelona, Spain. While it may not be as famous as Las Ramblas (also in Barcelona), it is considered one of the city’s first green corridors. It features a bike lane, wide sidewalks, beautiful trees, and plenty of outdoor seating.
3. South Bank, London, England
Taking the third spot is South Bank, the bustling riverside road along the Thames, home to the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. This pedestrian walkway is also known for its stunning views of St. Paul’s Cathedral across the river.
4. San Isidro, Havana, Cuba
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The beautiful street art makes San Isidro in Havana, Cuba, rank fourth.
5. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA
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Fifth place goes to Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, USA. This is also one of the most famous roads in California.
6. Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Ranked sixth is Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Time Out describes it as “a big party” because the parking area has been transformed into outdoor seating for restaurants due to social distancing needs during the pandemic.
7. Rua Três Rios, São Paulo, Brazil
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This list of the 10 best streets is based on votes from nearly 27,000 residents from around the globe. The remainder of the results is based on evaluations from travel editors and other factors such as nightlife, food, and dining services. Pictured is Rua Três Rios in São Paulo, Brazil, which ranks seventh.
8. Haji Lane, Singapore
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Haji Lane – a popular tourist destination in Singapore before the pandemic – ranks eighth on the list.
9. Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Lisbon, Portugal
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Rua Rodrigues de Faria in Lisbon, Portugal, is in ninth place.
10. Calle Thames, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Finally, the last spot goes to Calle Thames in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
