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Ready to ditch the rental car and rely on your own two feet this summer?
You’ve hit the jackpot. According to a study from
Compare the Market
has revealed the world’s most walkable destinations and the top-rated city is just a short flight away from the UK.
Overcoming strong competition from Milan and Paris, Munich was named the world’s most pedestrian-friendly city.
As stated by the researchers, 86 percent of Munich’s residents reside within a kilometer from an area free from cars.
Moreover, 85 percent of residents reside within a kilometer from health care and educational institutions.
The picturesque Bavarian town offers an excellent opportunity for visitors to explore on foot, as numerous key attractions are situated close enough to be reached by walk.
The Marienplatz, Munich’s large historic square, is the city’s top attraction and sits overlooked by the clocktower.
Its Rathaus-Glockenspiel mechanical clock is a must-see with characters enacting scenes from the city’s history twice a day.
Starting from Marienplatz, visitors can easily reach the city’s Frauenkirche within a five-minute stroll; this is a restored Gothic Catholic church.
The church is known for its mysterious ‘Devil’s Footprint’, a large black footprint adorning one of its floor tiles.
After admiring the church, tourists face a mere eight-minute walk to reach the Residenz Munich, a historic palace that’s another of the city’s top attractions.
The Residenz houses the Bavarian Crown Jewels and served as Munich’s seat of government right up until 1918.
Visitors can easily reach Munich’s renowned Englischer Garten, the city’s biggest park, with just a brief walk.
The park spans 375 hectares with visitors able to watch surfers attempt the Eisbach wave on the Eisbachwalle River, or enjoy spectacular views from the Monopteros, a small Greek temple folly at the top of a hill.
After all that walking, visitors can make their way to one of the city’s famous beer halls or gardens to immerse themselves in Munich’s signature beer scene.
According to
Introducing Munich
, the average cost of a beer is just €4/£3.40 in the German city. Meanwhile, a pretzel costs just €1.50/£1.27.
Milan was ranked as the globe’s second most pedestrian-friendly city, with Warsaw, Helsinki, and Paris completing the top five list.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Manila, which serves as the capital of the Philippines, was designated as the least pedestrian-friendly urban area globally.
Thinking of spending your summer in the UK?
A recent study unveiled the
UK’s most walkable city
And it’s a coastal haven that has claimed the number one position.
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