Most famous city in the world?

[sixshot]

This is purley out of interest and curiosity

Quick question: Which city do you think is the most famous in the world?

I would say New York, followed by London.


Quick Question 2: What is the most photographed city in the world?

:D

[aam1234]

I'd say Paris for both.

[Moppie]

I would put Hong Kong, London, Paris and New York first equal for the most famous.

Most photographed would be a hard one, but New York and London would be right up there.

[Maureen Souza]

Las Vegas???? They sure have a lot of tourists there..............

[picture-this]

Well this being a photo site, I would say paris then Sydney.

[Citizensmith]

I'd go for London, New York, and Paris as about equal for both questions. Maybe London with a slight edge.

Modesto probably isn't too far behind though.

[aam1234]

Forgot to add that Paris is the number one city for tourism (destination) in the world, and it has been for many years. The source is world tourism board or something like that.

[Rob612]

This is purley out of interest and curiosity

Quick question: Which city do you think is the most famous in the world?


Hard to say... But I would say, not necessarily in this order, NYC, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice and London.



Quick Question 2: What is the most photographed city in the world?

:D


This can be tricky... when I worked in EK back in the late 80s the statistics on camera film sales were demonstrating - believe it or not - that Venice was the highest film selling in Europe (up to distibutors, we had no clue about who was the final user, I am referring to consumer type film, i.e. Kodachrome 25 was not included). Second was Rome and third was Paris. I do not know about the US or the rest of the world.

Things may have changed since then, but I believe that the art cities here in Italy are at least in the top ten anyway.

[robertwgross]

Modesto probably isn't too far behind though.

Yes, it is right up there with Turlock and Lodi.

---Bob Gross---

[dewmuw]

How come no-one has mention Elasti-city or Electri-city! (sorry for the terrible pun)

Would Cairo be up there in terms of photographed?

[MarkoPolo]

I'm stunned...You mean it isn't Greeley Colorado?

[nosquare2003]

Vatican City -- at least these few days.

[symes]

Rome, at least historically...

[Redbird_xo]

A little bit off the topic, but it's somewhat interesting anyways...

[andygrif]

This is purley out of interest and curiosity

Quick question: Which city do you think is the most famous in the world?

I would say New York, followed by London.


Quick Question 2: What is the most photographed city in the world?

:D


London's been about a lot longer than New York, but whether that makes it more famous I really couldn't say.

I would guess at New York being the most photographed, followed by London

[cactusclay]

I'll throw a vote for Greely Colorado, but I heard last night that London had the best resaurant in the world, then it was L.A. or Paris, then London again and then Sydney, I think.

[dewmuw]

They're not kidding about London being expensive - I bought a round of drinks for my mates and almost passed out at the cost! £9 ($17) for a glass of wine!!

[aam1234]

I take cigarettes with me when I go to London. How much does a pack of cigs cost now, 4 pounds sterling...that's $6.5.

[neil_r]

Come on guys, I used to live in London and even I know its "Springfield"

N

[HJMinard]

Historically speaking: Rome.
Currently: Paris.
Photographed: Paris.

[aam1234]

Historically speaking: Rome.
Currently: Paris.
Photographed: Paris.

Thank you Jay :D

Edit: Are these facts or your opinion.

[cactusclay]

Bethlehem

[exposingmyself]

Nuyorican, I mean New York. :cool:

[cactusclay]

Sodum and Gamora

[cactusclay]

Went, South Dakota

[Citizensmith]

I'll stick with my Modesto suggestion, although admittedly the Lodi one is pretty damn close too. Rio Vista does have a very nice bakery and the Mexican food is really cheap. Does that count for anything?

[cjm]

I would say Rome, Athens and Jerusalem, people have know about those cities for thousands of years. If we are talking about fame.

If we are talking about the most known modern City? I'd say New York hands down. I know very little about London and Paris (except some of the monuments), both are places I have never been too but I know lots about New York, another place I have never been.

Now if we are talking Coolest City? Hands down its Edmonton Alberta :);)

[exposingmyself]

how's philly? i heard nice things.

[neil_r]

On a serious note I am amazed that no one has said Makkah & Madinah (Mecca & Madena) Given the extent of Islam I would imagine that these are increadably well known cities.

This is a really interesting thread, it really highlights western centricity.

N

[sixshot]

Just realised I didn't answer my second question. I would guess Paris or London.

[Moppie]

This is a really interesting thread, it really highlights western centricity.




Well in that case you could put down Delhi, and Bejing.
The Capital cities for 40% of the worlds population should be pretty well known. :D

However, cties like London or New York are extremely well known outside of western culture, simply because of thier popularity in the media, and in the case of Londan it's place in history as part of impact of the British empire on the rest of the world.

[Redbird_xo]

Well in that case you could put down Delhi, and Bejing.
The Capital cities for 40% of the worlds population should be pretty well known. :D

Moppie, based on the 2001 The New York Times Almanac...the world population was 6,06 billion and China's population was 1.28 billion. It works out to be around 21% of the world population.

[aam1234]

Moppie, based on the 2001 The New York Times Almanac...the world population was 6,06 billion and China's population was 1.28 billion. It works out to be around 21% of the world population.

You forgot to add Delhi. India passed the 1 billion mark. So Moppie was close (37.6%).

[Redbird_xo]

You forgot to add Delhi. India passed the 1 billion mark. So Moppie was close (37.6%).

Evidently, I wasn't paying FULL attention. Thanks for pointing out. ;)

[Carzee]

For most photographed city, I'd suggest perhaps the main shrine one in Japan. They got all the numbers - income numbers, camera numbers and tourist numbers. Some carry 2 cameras each, and its all ages too...

[jimsolt]

Yes, it is right up there with Turlock and Lodi.

---Bob Gross---

Watch more Court TV -- it's Modesto hands down.:D

Jim

[sixshot]

Also Moppie would be even closer if the real population of these two countries was considered. China had it offical 1.3 billionth person not long ago, but there is near to another million floating about - lots of ileagals due to the 'one child policy'.

[aam1234]

I thought 1 million is the daily birth rate in China :D

[4nR]

how's philly? i heard nice things.

philly's an awesome city. its got the bustle and the buildings of new york but can be quiet and calm like boston.

in north america, i'd say nyc
in europe, paris
asia, probably tokyo (though chinese cities probably will catch up)
australia/nz, sydney

[Lamplight]

My guess would be Rome or Jerusalem for the most famous. However, it should be Bon Aqua, TN. :D

[Citizensmith]

Watch more Court TV -- it's Modesto hands down.:D

Jim

Yeah, and Modesto has a long and illustrious movie history. Including American Graffiti and, um, some other stuff possibly.

[JSolie]

Went, South Dakota

LOL! Are you sure you didn't mean to type "Wall"?? As in the place where you can get a free glass of ice water :rolleyes:

And I thought for sure someone would mention Pahrump, NV... :shock:

-- John

[sixshot]

I thought 1 million is the daily birth rate in China :D


It wouldn't surprise me. People everywhere..........:cool:

[Harry Settle]

My most favorite city in the world, especially for photography - Venice!

[Avalonthas]

Most famous city in world: Toronto :p
Most photographed city: Paris :p

[RAriola]

New york!! what you tawking bout fughedabawdit!!!

[Conk]

Most photographed, Venice. Most famous, as said hands down , New York. Most beautiful, Vancouver. :D

[Wazza]

Most popular in the Western World would be New York, Paris, London.

And maybe by population size, Vatican City could be the most photographed?

Definately somewhere in Europe.

How about Gisborne? Anyone in the world know that? :p
Population only a bit over minimum city size of 25,000.
Sure it's the biggest in the world.

[Godzilla]

This is purley out of interest and curiosity

Quick question: Which city do you think is the most famous in the world?

I would say New York, followed by London.


Quick Question 2: What is the most photographed city in the world?

:D


San Francisco, CA > all

:p

That Golden Gate Bridge I believe has the highest tourist rating in the U.S. and probably the most visited place in the world...

[Moppie]

That Golden Gate Bridge I believe has the highest tourist rating in the U.S. and probably the most visited place in the world...


You are kidding arn't you?

[neil_r]

That Golden Gate Bridge I believe has the highest tourist rating in the U.S. and probably the most visited place in the world...

This is just a guess but with both Haj & Umra, Makkah (Mecca) must be pretty high on the most visited places in the world list. As for the US, I read rercently that Orlando was the most visied spot, I guess that is thanks to Walt and Co.

N

[Godzilla]

You are kidding arn't you?

You're deaf and blind...right? <sarcasm>

[CyberPet]

In Europe: Paris, Rome, London (not in that particular order)
East of Europe: Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong
West of Europe: New York, San Fransisco, Rio de Janero

[JustJerk]

I thought NYC is the "Greatest City in the World"

[Godzilla]

I thought NYC is the "Greatest City in the World"

Nope..not even by a long shot.

Very over-rated and ugly city,in my opinion.

San Francisco IS better!!! :p

[sixshot]

Wow. this has gone on for so long!! Appreciate the answers. It was actually a question discussed in my class and I shared some of yuir ideas....

[Blue Deuce]

Most Expensive city is any Disney Property.

[FlyingPete]

Actually I think it could have been Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakit anatahu, but that is actually a hill not a city! BTW that is a real place name, it means "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as 'landeater,' played his flute to his loved one." So there.

On the back of many labels, esspecially cosmetics you will see London - Paris - New York, in fact Golds Gyms bumper stickers had that and the city that the local gym was in.

[Ballen Photo]

This is purley out of interest and curiosity

Quick question: Which city do you think is the most famous in the world?

Right after New York and Paris, I'd have to say my home town is right up there. ;)


Quick Question 2: What is the most photographed city in the world?

:D

Again, I'd have to say my home town. :D :p :D
-Bruce