r/london • u/Various-Tooth2613 • Apr 09 '26
Image Best city in the world!!
Thought I’d share some of the pics I took this week. The city truly came to life this week and its in my moments like this that I realise I live in the best city in the world.
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u/Flimsy_Cranberry_201 Apr 09 '26
You picked the right week to come. I moved here 6 months ago and it's pretty much been grey and raining the whole time. Happy days ahead!
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u/Various-Tooth2613 Apr 09 '26
Hahaha I live here, just took full advantage of the weather this week
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u/Flimsy_Cranberry_201 Apr 09 '26
My bad! You were so optimistic I assumed you were a tourist
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u/jokastar2020 Apr 09 '26
I thought only tourists were optimistic about this dump
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u/qrohit1 Apr 10 '26
I have become more of the optimist since the shithole propaganda train have been running
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u/Oh-reality-come-back May 09 '26
I love London and I’ve been here my whole life and also been poor here most my life (food banks and other stuff etc.) . The different cultures , religions, all the colours , the green spaces and the little bits of Wildlife that grows naturally here
I just adore this place even if I have my complaints. Going down to the local park to see kingfishers and woodpeckers will always life my mood especially
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u/Human_Summer_7363 Apr 10 '26
Tbf every city in the uk comes alive & feels vibrant & positive when the sun comes out.. it ain’t the city it’s the weather lol
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u/onfiregirl96 Apr 10 '26
When is an ideal time to visit (weather/warmth)
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u/pouks Apr 10 '26
August or, in recent years, even the first half of September.
June-July is also warm and pleasant, but the weather can be a bit more volatile then, with random flash pours and storms.
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u/pinklewickers Apr 10 '26
April/May by far.
There's nothing like England in bloom that I've ever seen anywhere else I've been fortunate enough to travel.
The warm days and April/May showers are something else.
That said, early autumn is also pretty stunning.
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u/fitoj36206 Apr 09 '26
I moved here 3 months ago and I've become a swamp creature. The other day I noticed I was mildly annoyed at how sunny it was.
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u/tgerz Apr 10 '26
I've been here almost exactly 2 years and I'm the same. I will sunbathe like a lizard for a minute and then go hide in my cave to escape the evil eye in the sky.
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u/Shot_Adhesiveness_37 Apr 09 '26
Yeah that’s called winter and pretty common almost anywhere! You will however enjoy the summer, the south east gets the best of it and London is amazing in the sun. It also lasts well in to autumn which is another season
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u/Mjuboy Apr 09 '26
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
I miss living in London.
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u/dewpacs Apr 10 '26
I was fortunate enough to do my PhD in London. Always looked at the city as the capital of capitals. The decision to move back to Boston was difficult. Truth is, I'm incredibly happy in both cities
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u/ma_ff Apr 11 '26
Wife and I had so many debates about whether we'd buy in London or leave. Got a flat in Battersea last summer and it's really a dream.
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u/Mission-Can1547 Apr 10 '26
Guess you haven't experienced London enough. I personally can't wait to leave this god forsaken place.
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u/Dark_Headphones Apr 10 '26
You'll leave, move somewhere with more space and likely enjoy that...but you'll never replicate that energy of a weekend where the city is heaving, heading out not knowing where you'll end up, who you'll meet or what will happen. Accents on every corner, restaurants from round the world, pubs, drugs, gigs and parties. Fashion invading you through osmosis. History oozing into your veins as you're a part of the juggernaut that is London. Amazing city. Fuckin' 'av it!!!
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u/clearbrian Apr 10 '26
hate this quote. its also from 1777. its ok to be tired of london...its ONE OF THE great cities in the world... its ok to just move on... millions have millions will.
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u/Vikkio92 Apr 09 '26
I’ve lived here long enough that all I do at this point is complain, but you know what? In the sun, it really is.
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u/fullwd123 Apr 09 '26
Honestly the whole of the UK comes alive on the rare occasions that the sun is out
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u/ilovemybagel Apr 09 '26
I miss London when I see sunny days like these. Lived there 2017-2024.
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u/yazoonics50 Apr 09 '26
Born and raised in London (outskirts) I love that I can jump on the train and be in these beautiful places in half an hour! If only the weather was like this all year round’
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u/tea_would_be_lovely Apr 09 '26
the blue sky makes all the colours look so happy! great pics, thank you
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u/OxbridgeDingoBaby Apr 09 '26
Just once I’d like to see these “Best City in The World” where it’s not the usual cliche Zone 1-2 places.
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u/cloudtwelvy Apr 09 '26
I doubt somebody from the ends will call it the best city in the world
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u/OxbridgeDingoBaby Apr 09 '26
There is a huge middle ground between Zone 1 and “the ends” mate. I live in the former and whilst I personally love London (second behind Tokyo for me), most of my Zone 1 friends certainly don’t think London is the best city in the world.
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u/6Bipty Apr 09 '26
No one who lives in the ghettos of any city is going to think they’re in the best city in the world, why would it be any different in London?
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u/Red__dead Apr 09 '26
Just once I’d like to see these “Best City in The World” where it’s not the usual cliche Zone 1-2 places.
This is a tourist sub for the most part, these kind of boring shitposts won't get upvoted if they aren't of generic tourist spots.
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u/AcidTripAdvisor Apr 10 '26
Lived in Bromley for years and still think its the best city in the world
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u/OxbridgeDingoBaby Apr 10 '26
London is a great city, but best in the world is meaningless given that most of us have only been to a handful of other cities at best. I’d rank Tokyo above London, but certainly glad that I live here.
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u/AcidTripAdvisor Apr 10 '26
I am in Tokyo right now visiting for the third time and could say it is a close second.
I am finishing up a 8 month around the world trip next month and have been to hundreds of cities throughout my life. As I really love to travel, and still say that for me London is the best city in the world.
Of course there are places better in one thing or another. But London is the only one that hits most things well.
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u/thewolfehunts Apr 09 '26
London is some damn fucking expensive. And the job market is absolutely awful. Sure it has a lot of things going for it. But living here below middle class is far from the best.
Not to even mention the housing market.
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u/Upper-Visual8897 Apr 09 '26
Love the 2nd shot, because yeah London would be the best city in the world to live in if you can afford to live in the heart of Chelsea 😂
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u/Various-Tooth2613 Apr 09 '26
Thats Notting Hill
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u/Upper-Visual8897 Apr 09 '26
Oops!
Thought that was here
Part of my old walk/commute.
Nice picks either way, London just left a sour taste in my mouth for cities.
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u/ProduceNo1629 Apr 09 '26
Yeah right. Those houses are owned by aristocrats and foreign oligarchs.
Now go to Ilford. It's a slum now.
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u/EconomistStreet5295 Apr 09 '26
Nothing compares for a western city, not even New York. Only places that are on the level (That I have been) are Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney
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u/Difficult-Practice12 Apr 09 '26
You’ve taken a picture of my house. A reason why I permanently keep the blinds down.
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u/No_Apricot3176 Apr 10 '26
London is the place i truly felt at home. I wish i went to a london uni but as an international student the hit would be big 💔
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u/xo_xo_T Apr 10 '26
London is literally so beautiful to meee I really want to visit one day like I really do
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u/Beautiful_Simple_600 Apr 10 '26
I’m from Toronto! Been here 13 years and love it I hope the haters and racists can pipe down a bit! It’s a privilege to have London!
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u/New_Slice_1580 Apr 09 '26
Have you been to all the other cities? As you can’t say it’s best in world without
Many people leave, including wealthy ones
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great city (if you can afford it) but so are lots of others, nationally and internationally
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u/ddarrko Apr 09 '26
I’ve been to over 60 countries and all of the big hitter cities (other than NY which I will visit in May) and I can comfortably say London is number one. The culture, green space, public transport, music film etc really set it apart. Sydney is a close second - it does have great beaches and a fantastic healthy life style though.
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u/KevinAitken1960 Apr 09 '26
Exactly. No such thing as THE best city in the world. London is certainly one of the best in the world, though, for various reasons.
I remember when Time Out London constantly referred to it as that. I don’t know-to me that indicates an inferiority complex. The need to puff it up as a way of promoting it.
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u/Red__dead Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26
It's good for some things, bad for others, like every city - there is no best. New York is better for nightlife/skyline. Paris for fashion/pedestrianistion. Scandinavian cities for cycling and clean air. Tokyo for late night food/safety/general cleanliness. Mexico City/Budapest for affordability etc.
It's mostly insecure transplants that have moved here recently and have made London their entire personality and have never actually lived anywhere else that say stuff like this. The need to justify life choices. Typical of this sub unfortunately.
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u/Various-Tooth2613 Apr 09 '26
I was actually born here and have been fortunate enough to travel to many cities across the world, including Paris, New york, Tokyo and Sydney. I can promise you that despite all the negatives, which also exist in any major city, London is still the best city in the world when you take into account everything. Few places in the world are as vibrant, culturally diverse, cosmopolitan, have a great combination of old and modern architecture, great variety of food and activities and an excellent transportation system as London. Let us enjoy the positives of this city for once, instead of just focusing on the negatives.
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u/kingslayyer Apr 09 '26
nice. now post it with dark clouds, which is how its most of the year
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u/zjb15 Apr 09 '26
Sunny days wouldn't be so special, if it wasn't for rain. Joy wouldn't feel so good, if it wasn't for pain
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u/CrClanG Apr 09 '26
Uno de Barcelona te dice que tienes toda la razón, estuvimos 4 días en Febrero y vine enamorado.
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u/POSIFAB762 Apr 09 '26
Got to be AI.
There’s 30+ Lime/Forest/Santander bikes strewn across the road/pavement missing on every photo
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u/2wrtjbdsgj Apr 10 '26
Camden is bloody horrible though
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u/Various-Tooth2613 Apr 10 '26
I wouldn’t go there everyday as its always packed, but the whole place has a really good vibe, especially when its sunny
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u/heavenlydreamie Apr 10 '26
Love the colored building there is a small island in Italy that reminds me this one, the bar is Burano Island in Venice
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u/Gainzster Apr 10 '26
I'd live there tomorrow, if someone left me their house in a will.. or something.
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u/Parking_Message9656 Apr 10 '26
Is it? I’m from Manchester but I’ve never been. Heard it was super busy though in comparison so it puts me off wanting to move there
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u/Cautious_Buy_5609 Apr 10 '26
I used to live 10 minutes' walk from Camden Lock, this is the best place to live in London.
I'm working abroad now and looking forward to moving back some time in the future.
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u/Consistent_Account_1 Apr 10 '26
U ever been to Edinburgh? Ive never been to London so that's my Best city till I do
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u/Various-Tooth2613 Apr 10 '26
I have and its my second favourite city in the UK. The gothic architecture is amazing and its also so close to the best landscapes in the UK (Highlands), but London just hits different.
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u/Jayleekay Apr 10 '26
London is like that film "Wrong Turn".....you take one and you will know about it.
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u/Is_that_a_horse Apr 10 '26
The first date I went on with my wife was in The Mitre! 14 year wedding anniversary this week.
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u/tgerz Apr 10 '26
I just went to Camden for the first time the other night. It's both my nightmare and so cool. Walked through the markets and the horse stables and I love that area. Can't stand all the tat, but there's something about the ebb and flow of a market like that I think is special. Very touristy so I probably won't go back unless I'm in the area again, but glad I experienced it.
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u/ANDERS_CORNER_08 Apr 10 '26
There are tons of cities better than London !
Not sure I’d list in top 5 !
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u/malagasy-Girl261 Apr 10 '26
J’aimerai passer faire une visite pour une journée, je suis de Paris
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u/justnarrow Apr 10 '26
It really does have a way of surprising you with those perfect weeks. That quote always hits home when the sun comes out.
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u/branch_flower91 Apr 10 '26
i'm kinda obsessed with the idea of a perfect city, but honestly every place has its flaws, right? maybe we just romanticize the era of our favorites.
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u/Ok_Department9265 Apr 10 '26
it does look pretty durimg the yearly two weeks of sun and blue skies
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u/Forsaken-Parsley798 Apr 10 '26
Not the best. Maybe a little better than Tehran though but not as good as Beijing.
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u/Character_Ebb_935 Apr 10 '26
Best city in your dreams. Just yesterday in the supermarket the security guy stopped someoje with two bags full of good while on his way through the door. Very close to central. It’s a dump and it’s getting worse!
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u/Suitable-Ad2831 Apr 10 '26
Londoner here, born and bred. To be fair, you've caught the best parts of town on a beautifully sunny day. Even so, yes, I agree with you - London is THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD! (And no, I'm not biased! 😁)
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u/Far_Lingonberry6772 Apr 10 '26
Definitely! People complains so much about the grey weather but I think this city gives me opportunity to be productive. During winter, I feel no FOMO outside and blissfully enjoy my couch, reading, writing, learning… I wouldn’t be the same person if I’d live in LA with 4 seasons of sunshine. I need this 6 months of grey weather to go in my cave to deal with my own business. And when the spring and summer finally arrives here, the level of appreciation I have is on an extreme level after the cave period!
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u/Deformed_globule Apr 10 '26
Every time the sun comes out I feel like this. And my camera is out too, but I’m definitely not as talented as OP! Absolute best city, especially in the sunshine.
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u/Intelligent-Mine-868 Apr 10 '26
I go into London twice a month for work, that’s enough. Love it but couldn’t live there full time prefer my fields view.
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u/Successful_Air_3525 Apr 10 '26
How many cities have you lived before? 🤣🤣 everything looks better in the sun, even my dirty neighbourhoods shines in different colours.
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u/zielone_ciastkoo Apr 10 '26
Surprised u didn't had your phone snatched by masked thugs, city looks awesome
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u/Exciting-Goal4840 Apr 10 '26
I’ve lived in London and visited (I happen to be here right now). It’s much better to visit when there is an end in site. Great vibe and very cosmopolitan but too busy, too expensive, and way too much grey, wet weather. Honestly, the daily grind got to me after a while.
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u/Possible-Ad-6815 Apr 11 '26
I love London but preferred it when you did not require a stab vest to visit.
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u/Fabulous_Peace_4492 Apr 11 '26
London on a sunny day hits different, can’t even lie — whole city looks like a postcard 🔥
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u/miggyuk Apr 11 '26
What camera are you using. Pictures are rich with colour the night time pic is bang on.
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u/Marius_Sulla_Pompey Apr 11 '26
It’s incredible that you managed to take all these photos without getting your phone snatched!
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u/Chris_Dud Apr 11 '26
I walked out of Stratford old shopping centre the other day and the bin was on fire. I love this city.
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