Iconic Cities

M_Six · 11-05-2022, 12:13 AM

So which cities do you consider iconic? Classic cities with a uniqueness not found elsewhere.

For me, it's Nürnberg and Salzburg. London rates in there, too. But London is an ever changing place. Nürnberg and Salzburg seem more frozen in time.

Salzburg

M_Six · 11-05-2022, 12:38 AM

Can't argue with any of those.

eluded · 11-05-2022, 03:24 AM

Paris Rome Venice

Tuxedo · 11-05-2022, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

So which cities do you consider iconic? Classic cities with a uniqueness not found elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Barcelona
New York

I do love NYC and Barcelona however don't think either fit the category best in their country for Classic and uniqueness. In Spain I'd put Valencia, Toledo ahead. In the States San Francisco, New Orleans, ish Vegas(depends on your definition of classic) with Boston more Classic and unique tho I love NYC more.

Frank sang 2 songs about Chicago and 2 for NYC so... I guess NYC fights my bias as both more Classic and unique damn it

Llarry · 11-05-2022, 09:09 AM

Hong Kong, although the current political and COVID troubles have made it rather untenable for now. Perhaps forever...

Llarry · 11-05-2022, 09:19 AM

Kyoto, Japan

(Yes, my point is that there are iconic cities outside Europe...)

2000cs · 11-05-2022, 09:34 AM

Prague

F32Fleet · 11-05-2022, 09:37 AM

Vienna Austria

Tommy-G · 11-05-2022, 12:55 PM

Florence
Rome
NYC

Tyga11 · 11-05-2022, 01:16 PM

The only iconic city in the US is New York. True or False?

hubbahubba · 11-05-2022, 01:26 PM

Always loved Victoria BC

Turkish Pickle · 11-05-2022, 01:32 PM

I'd say Chicago but I am biased

Good bars, decent work/life culture, nice blend of architecture, great food, affordable compared to other big cities in the US

Germanauto · 11-05-2022, 03:30 PM

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The only iconic city in the US is New York. True or False?

I'd say LA, SF, and Chicago too as far as "world class" cities.

The California ones have definitely seen their best days. But still attract tons of tourists the world over, expats from other countries, and are very culturally/aesthetically significant.

F32Fleet · 11-05-2022, 03:46 PM

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The only iconic city in the US is New York. True or False?

It's iconic American.

Llarry · 11-05-2022, 03:53 PM

Lhasa, Tibet

Difficult to reach and I haven't been there; the Potala and the natural setting are beautiful but the rest of the city may not be quite up to snuff.

Also, visitors may suffer headaches due to oxygen deprivation because of the high elevation.

EDIT: Come to think of it, the city of Lhasa is probably not iconic; it's the Potala that is the icon and so an iconic feature, not city.

Tyga11 · 11-05-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

Lhasa, Tibet

Difficult to reach and I haven't been there; the Potala and the natural setting are beautiful but the rest of the city may not be quite up to snuff.

Also, visitors may suffer headaches due to oxygen deprivation because of the high elevation.

That's a very high elevation. 12k feet.

2008M36MT · 11-05-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

The only iconic city in the US is New York. True or False?

True, Manhattan, specifically, there's no city like it.

sygazelle · 11-05-2022, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Barcelona
New York
Quebec
San Marino
Venice

My wife and I are in Barcelona right now. We love it here. Here's a nice pic flying in yesterday.

Barcelona is certainly iconic.

sygazelle · 11-05-2022, 05:00 PM

In addition to all the great iconic cities already listed, I'd add:

Sydney
Washingtion D.C
Amsterdam
Berlin
Budapest

2008M36MT · 11-05-2022, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sygazelle

In addition to all the great iconic cities already listed, I'd add:

Sydney
Washingtion D.C
Amsterdam
Berlin
Budapest

I love DC, if it wasn't so expensive I'd probably live there.

hubbahubba · 11-05-2022, 06:18 PM

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In addition to all the great iconic cities already listed, I'd add:

Sydney
Washingtion D.C
Amsterdam
Berlin
Budapest

Sydney is awesome. Brisbane, too. Have fun on your trip!

NYG · 11-05-2022, 07:56 PM

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Prague

Surprised this was so far into the post. Prague is ridiculous.

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