The World's Most Walkable 10 Cities

What parameters makes cities walkable? Those offering the shortest walking distances for its residents to get to key amenities like schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops -- all within a 15-minute walk. Being walkable naturally reflects a healthier, happier lifestyle.

The information is courtesy a recent article from The Economist.

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1. Milan, Italy

Time: 6m 04s to key amenities

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2. Copenhagen, Denmark

Time: 6m 06s to key amenities

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3. Turin, Italy

Time: 7m 01s to key amenities

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4. Dublin, Ireland

Time: 7m 04s to key amenities

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5. Lyon, France

Time: 7m 04s to key amenities

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6. Munich, Germany

Time: 7m 05s to key amenities

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7. Paris, France

Time: 8m 00s to key amenities

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8. Marseille, France

Time: 8m 01s to key amenities

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9. Genoa, Italy

Time: 8m 01s to key amenities

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10. Edinburgh, UK

Time: 8m 02s to key amenities

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Notable More Walkable Non-European Cities

Kyoto, Japan at 28: 10m 03s
Taipei, Taiwan at 35: 11m 01s
Kathmandu, Nepal at 45: 12m 00s
Taichung, Taiwan at 49: 12m 02s
Tokyo, Japan at 50: 12m 03s

Indian cities are considered very difficult to walk in. And US cities require driving because very little is 15 minutes away.

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