Most Stylish Cities of the World

Whether it's their cosmopolitan culture or classy cuisine, history or architecture, great nightlife or a shopper's paradise, cities such as Rome, New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Sydney, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and Melbourne have been global style cities. Check out how all these cities are ranked when it comes to style...

10. Madrid, Spain - The Spanish capital city of Madrid has a fine mix of art and culture. Famous attractions such as 'The Royal Palace of Madrid', 'Royal theatre' and its many archeological and art museums, brings Madrid in the list of most stylish cities. In photo: Cars pass under the Christmas lights at Puerta de Alcala square in Madrid, Thursday Dec. 15, 2005. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

9. Amsterdam, Netherlands - The magnificent city of Amsterdam has a lot to offer for tourists. Be it its historic canals, museums or its coffee shops, Amsterdam has been drawing tourists with varied interests from far and wide. In photo: People skate and walk on one of Amsterdam's canal on a sunny winter day in the city centre, Sunday January 28, 1996. (AP Photo/peter Dejong)

8. Berlin, Germany - Germany's largest city, Berlin not only has an eventful history but also known for its style. The city has a lot to showcase through its sightseeing destinations, myriad restaurants and not to forget 'Reichstag', which gives a breathtaking view of the city. In photo: Berlin's famous landmark Brandenburg Gate is colourfully illuminated during the "Festival of Lights" Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Sven Kaestner)

7. Melbourne, Australia - The Australia city of Melbourne is known for a classy mix of contemporary and Victorian architecture. Melbourne is a multicultural society and also regarded as the sports and cultural capital of Australia. In photo: Under a sliver of a moon a men's singles match is underway on center court between Roger Federer of Switzerland, on court at right, and Attila Savolt of Hungary at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

6. Barcelona, Spain - Be it basking under the sunlight of Barcelona or admiring architect Gaudi's splendour, Barcelona oozes both style and substance. You can experience city's street performers in bicycle or even take the cable-car to 'Montjuic' a panoramic view of the city. In photo: Fireworks explode above Antoni Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia, or Sacred Family cathedral in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday June 1, 2002 celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of this Catalonian architect.(AP Photo/Cesar Rangel)

5. Rome, Italy - The city of Rome has vibrant history and breathtaking architecture, which puts in among the most stylish cities of the world. The 'Roman Colosseum', 'Pantheon' and the famous Italian cuisine ensures the city is a tourist's paradise. In photo: Visitors walk down the steps of the internal courtyard of the Castel Sant Angelo, made famous by Giacomo Puccini's 'Tosca', during the first night Tuesday April 7, 1998 that museums were made open to the public until 10 p.m. in Rome. (AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti)

4. New York, USA - If you're looking for a city that has music, business and entertainment all in one, look no further than the American city of New York. The 'Statue of Liberty', 'Empire State Building' and several other skyscrapers makes New York's skyline the most attractive. In photo: Fireworks explode over the New York replica, a $460 million hotel & casino Thursday night, Jan. 2, 1997, in LV. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

3. Sydney, Australia - Australia's Harbour City, Sydney is also famous for 'Sydney Opera House', its beaches and also it's cosmopolitan landscape. With several tourist attracts and business-friendly environment, Sydney is an ideal destination to mix business with pleasure. In photo: Fireworks burst over the Sydney Opera Housethe night of Sept. 24, 1993 to celebrate the announcement Sydney would host the Olympic games in the year 2000. (AP Photo/Russell McPhedran)

2. Paris, France - The presence of the 'Louvre Museum', 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Notre Dame de Paris' puts Paris among the most stylish cities around the world. The romantic city of Paris is surely a lover's delight, with beautiful architecture and cosy hotels. In photo: Tourist walk under the replica of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas early Aug. 5, 2005. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)


1. London, England - The city of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace has been rated as the most stylish cities. A favourite destination of tourists and businessmen, London has a fine mix of renaissance architecture and the modern day multicultural society. The city is London is all set to host the 2012 Olympics. In photo: Fireworks illuminate the night sky over the London Eye as they herald in the New Year, in London, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)