10 longest cities in the world and in Europe

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Many cities seem to be made for long, leisurely walks. Cobbled streets, old and ancient houses, tall trees that still remember emperors and kings, small and cozy coffee houses serving delicate cappuccino with fresh farm milk … You don't want to leave these cities, you want to walk around them for a long time until night falls, and then until the sun rises.

Hiking is also good for people who want to get acquainted with the real life of foreigners. It's one thing to wander along tourist routes, where every square meter of the environment is verified. Here, one historical event happened, over there – the next, and in the next shop you can buy souvenirs. But it is completely different to get off the beaten path and go for a walk in a city that lives its own life. There will be cheerful children, couples in love, and old people not too happy with tourists – there will be that very unique spirit.

And for lovers of walking (and maybe cycling), we have compiled a rating of the 10 longest cities in the world and in Europe.

Ranking of the longest cities in the world and in Europe

Nomination	a place	Town	Length
The longest cities in the world	7	New Delhi	54.9 KM
	6	Sao Paulo	72.5 KM
	5	Melbourne	77 KM
	4	New York	89.1 KM
	3	Tokyo	92 KM
	2	Beijing	107 KM
	1	Mexico City	200 KM
The longest cities in Europe	3	London	60 KM
	2	Krivoy Rog	126 KM
	1	1st place: Sochi	145 KM

The longest cities in the world

7th place: New Delhi (54.9 km)

Rating: 4.4

New Delhi is the capital and at the same time one of the most famous cities in India. It is here, as never before, that you can immerse yourself in the history and color of this Asian state. The first settlements on the territory of New Delhi appeared 5 thousand years ago – and since then it has been the capital, trade, business and religious center of the state.

Now the city has a huge number of historical monuments. Here you can find both ancient Buddhist temples and slightly more modern colonial buildings. New Delhi keeps traces of all the eras that India experienced – therefore, Muslim town halls stand next to Christian churches, and cultural monuments are favorably set off by New Delhi filled with luxury and fashionableness – with its mansions, supercars and elite restaurants.

New Delhi with the suburb of Delhi stretches for 54.9 km. And while walking around this city, you can fully feel and feel all the Indian flavor – bright, multinational, mysterious and somewhat strange.

6th place: Sao Paulo (72.5 km)

Rating: 4.5

Sao Paulo is a major business center in Brazil. It is completely different from other cities in this country. Instead of colorful low-rise houses, there are huge skyscrapers that make it look like New York. Instead of relaxed tourists – scurrying businessmen. Instead of the Brazilian festive flavor – the atmosphere of work.

But this is the center of São Paulo. And once you go beyond the business district, the city appears in all its Brazilian beauty. Sao Paulo is not a place for lovers of silence, it is noisy here – shouts in different languages ​​are interrupted by the ringing of guitars. It is crowded here, both day and night, when numerous clubs open, from simple to elite. There are districts in which poverty reigns – and they are replaced by luxurious mansions under palm trees, which seem to have disappeared from the screen.

Situated at ease on a high plateau – and stretching for 72.5 kilometers – São Paulo has many places to visit. There are examples of contemporary art, including street art, tropical parks, and even a snake sanctuary.

5th place: Melbourne (77 km)

Rating: 4.6

Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and is proudly called the 'Capital of Culture'. If your playlist has ever met an indie rock band from 'kangaroo country', then most likely it began its career here. However, Melbourne is known not only for music.

This city is recognized as the most comfortable for life. Therefore, I definitely do not want to leave it. Fortunately, there is something to do here – history buffs will be able to stroll through the old streets that keep the memory of the times when Australia ceased to be a country of exiles and convicts; those hungry for relaxation will find hundreds of clubs and entertainment centers; shopping aficionados will have to hire a porter to carry off a huge number of bags from the boutiques of fashion brands … Melbourne always has good weather, there is no scorching sun or freezing cold. And this is the city where you want to live.

Melbourne is 77 km long. It embraces Port Phillip Bay in a half circle, so there is also a very long coastline! From almost anywhere in Melbourne, you can see the ocean – unless, of course, it is hidden by skyscrapers or centuries-old sequoias.

4th place: New York (89.1 km)

Rating: 4.7

New York is the business capital of the United States of America. It is here that the offices of most corporations are located, and sometimes the sky is not even visible behind the towering skyscrapers. It is here that tourists from all over the world come to see America – and therefore locals most often begin a conversation with a stranger with the question 'Where are you from?'. It is here that even a first-time visitor to the United States will find every side street familiar – because he has appeared in a movie or TV series.

New York is an exemplary metropolis. Fast, dynamic, bright, never stopping for a second. You won't be able to rest and relax here (unless, of course, you hide from the hustle and bustle in some coffee shop or in a luxury hotel room) – crowds of people are in a hurry somewhere, and every building has an interesting place.

And tourists from Russia can also look at Brighton Beach. This area is home to America's largest community of immigrants from the USSR. Local supermarkets sell sunflower seeds and boiled-smoked sausage, while cafes serve dumplings and borscht. It's like a 'corner of the homeland' – but just take a few stations on the 'subway', and now Queens, where there is Chinatown and the Indian community. A few more stops – and here is Manhattan, the most American district. New York is probably the whole world in miniature.

Therefore, if you want to enjoy the flavor of a huge number of countries, then you can go on a trip around the world – or just come to New York. The city, rightly called the 'Big Apple', is 89.1 km long – and each of these kilometers will give unique emotions.

3rd place: Tokyo (92 km)

Rating: 4.8

Tokyo embodies every imagination of Japan. It is an ultra-modern metropolis that respects culture. It is a place of conformity and work of a huge number of office clerks, in which individuality is allowed to manifest. This is a concrete jungle covered with wires and lit with neon, where you can stop at any moment and admire the delicate cherry blossoms.

Tokyo is a stunning city. It is impressive and shocking right after arrival. From the airport to the city center there is – or rather, it flies – a train without wheels, hovering over the railroad thanks to magnetic levitation technology. In the city itself, the tourist is waiting for intricate districts with insane layouts, independent subway lines, a staggering number of attractions and simply interesting places, Shibuya nightclubs and futuristic Odaiba buildings, bohemian Shinjuku bars and ancient Harajuku temples. Upon arrival in Tokyo, you should throw away the list of places you would like to see – it will not help. There just won't be enough time.

Such a multicolored, crowded metropolis simply cannot be small. Tokyo stretches for 92 km, making it one of the longest cities in the world.

2nd place: Beijing (107 km)

Rating: 4.9

It is hardly surprising that one of the longest cities in the world is located in the country with the largest population. Beijing is the capital and business center of China. At the same time, it does not look like a traditional metropolis.

Beijing is a surprisingly harmonious city. It is divided into symmetrical regions, whose geometry is defined by centerlines passing through the center. At the same time, a tourist can be struck by a strange combination of architecture. There are also traditional imperial palaces, surrounded by gardens and parks, and traditional Soviet high-rise buildings, unexpected for another country. And it is the architectural monuments that can surprise and impress with their beauty.

Having walked along the straight, but endlessly long streets, you should definitely stop and look into any local restaurant. Peking cuisine is unlike ordinary Chinese, it can surprise you not only with the famous duck baked in honey, but also with other unusual dishes. At the same time, the Chinese treat meals with reverence, turning dinner into a small ceremony.

The city, in which the imperial past harmoniously merged with the communist present, has an impressive length of 107 km.

1st place: Mexico City (200 km)

Rating: 5.0

Mexico City is the longest city in the world and one of the largest on the planet. Crossing it even in a private car is not an easy task, which will take several hours. The city is 200 kilometers long!

In the capital of Mexico, you can fully experience the flavor of this country. Here, the ancient pyramids, built by the Aztecs, coexist with modern business centers made of glass and concrete. Starting a walk from the magnificent palaces, you can wander into an unreliable, poor and dangerous area for tourists. A huge number of archaeological sites and museums go well with nightclubs and bars, where real Mexican tequila is certainly poured.

Tourists looking for comfort combined with immersion in culture should look into the Zona Rosa area. It is here that most entertainment venues are open. But fans of colonial architecture should go to Constitution Square – it is there that the most important sights of these times are located. Alameda and Chapultec are areas where you can take a break from the bustle of the city, delighting the eye with greenery and visiting the largest museums.

The longest cities in Europe

3rd place: London (60 km)

Rating: 4.8

London is not just the capital of Great Britain. At one time, it was one of the most important, most influential cities in the world. Until 1919, when the British Empire conducted colonist activities and seized dozens and hundreds of territories, London was its heart. And therefore it is huge, it is many-sided and diverse.

London today combines cultural modernity and respect for tradition. Many of the current realities may seem shocking to the tourist. Well, how can you put avant-garde sculptures all over the city, play indie rock in every other pub and erect the Mary Ax skyscraper in the shape of a cucumber, and not what you might think, with the Queen alive? And in an amazing way, all this modernity, counterculture and avant-garde are combined with respect for traditions.

There are three historic centers in London. There is the City – modern and business, but gloomy and majestic, in which skyscrapers are combined with Gothic cathedrals. There is Westminster – unkempt, but full of parks and significant historical sites. Here you can find Belgravia, Kensington, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben itself. True, there is a risk, leaving the building of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, to stumble over a sleeping bum. And then there is Camden – an area in which London appears as a respectable and noble city.

London has always been huge. It even has not one but three historical centers! Therefore, it is not surprising that there are as many as 60 kilometers from the outskirts to the outskirts of London.

2nd place: Kryvyi Rih (126 km)

Rating: 4.9

Kryvyi Rih is the longest city in Ukraine. It is located on the banks of two rivers at once – Saksagan and Ingulets – and has a characteristic elongated shape. Today Kryvyi Rih is one of the largest production centers in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the country as a whole.

Therefore, tourists can be attracted to Kryvyi Rih only by the history of the industry. But even here he has something to surprise. Near the city is the YUGOK quarry, where iron ore was mined, but now it is just a tourist place with an observation deck offering impressive views. You can travel along Kryvyi Rih itself by metro tram – a unique form of transport. Also nearby is an almost Martian lake – salt and iron painted it in an amazing pink-red color.

However, Krivoy Rog is famous not only for industry. It's also a creative city! It was here that the studio Kvartal-95 began to work, which shoots comedy and quite serious programs, series and films. And it was his native, Vladimir Aleksandrovich Zelensky, who became the president of Ukraine in 2019.

Kryvyi Rih stretches for 126 kilometers.

1st place: Sochi (145 km)

Rating: 5.0

One of the most famous and popular resort cities in Russia, Sochi stretches along the Black Sea coast for 145 kilometers. 145 kilometers of beaches, fine and pleasant pebbles, caressing surf and carefree relaxation under the scorching southern sun!

Sochi is hospitable. You will not be able to leave here without having tasted a real barbecue fried right in front of you on the grill and washed down with homemade wine. Even the local fast food – borrowed from the Greek cuisine souvlaki – is also meat on skewers. For those who cannot drink wine, Sochi will offer healing mineral water, and there are almost more sanatoriums and health resorts here than hotels and restaurants. For tourists who come for the nightlife, Sochi will offer a huge number of clubs and endless parties. For history buffs, there are a lot of museums that tell about amazing events from the life of this seaside town. For fans of a healthy lifestyle – Olympic facilities and ski resorts.

In the morning on the beach, in the afternoon on the ski slope, in the evening in a nightclub. And all this is in one city.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.