These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?

Feb 23, 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, London is ranked the world’s most magnetic city. Image: Unsplash/Heidi Fin

Douglas Broom

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A chart showing how attractive cities around the world are.

London has topped the list of the world’s most “magnetic” cities for the 10th year in a row. Image: Mori Memorial Foundation

Madrid entered the list of the top 10 cities for the first time in 2021. Image: Unsplash/Jorge Fernández Salas

Image of buildings, including the Gherkin in London, UK.

London has improved its ratings for liveability and environment. Image: Unsplash/alevision.co

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