Beautiful Car-Free Cities Around The World
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22 September 2024
Car-free cities aim to reduce traffic, pollution, and enhance the quality of life by limiting or banning cars in certain areas or altogether
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This shift promotes cycling, walking, and public transportation, creating healthier and more sustainable urban environments
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Several cities have embraced or are moving toward car-free or car-light policies
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1. Venice is one of the world's most famous car-free cities due to its unique design. With no roads, people travel by foot, boat, or water taxi through its intricate network of canals and bridges
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2. Morocco's Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is largely car-free. Its narrow, winding streets are navigable only by foot or donkey, preserving its historical and cultural atmosphere
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3. Zermatt, a popular tourist destination near the Matterhorn, is known for being car-free. Electric taxis and horse-drawn carriages provide transportation within the town, preserving its pristine alpine environment
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4. Hydra, a city in Greece, has been car-free since 1970s, preserving its historic charm. Donkeys, mules, and boats are primary modes of transport, while walking and cycling are encouraged
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5. Giethoorn, a picturesque village in Netherlands, is famously known for its absence of cars. The place can be navigated by bike, boat, or foot through the footbridges crossing the maze of canals
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6. Ghent in Belgium has transformed its city center into a car-free zone. Now, only residents and delivery vehicles can access certain areas, with pedestrians and cyclists given priority
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7. Lamu's narrow, winding streets and traditional architecture remain intact due to the absence of cars, preserving its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Visitors rely on donkeys for transport and traditional dhows for travel
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