The Japanese observe the spring blossoms as a part of hanami – the appreciation of the transient beauty – but you don‘t need a deep, philosophical meaning to enjoy a leisurely stroll down these picturesque streets. And for those of us still in the icy grip of winter, they‘re a nice reminder of the coming spring.

Walking down such a street can be mesmerizing, but there are practical advantages, too. Apparently, tree-lined streets help with all sorts of heat-related urban problems, increase evapotranspiration (evaporation and transpiration from the Earth’s surface) and encourage walking and cycling.

This list is by no means complete, so if you have your own photos of beautiful streets, please add them – don’t be shy!

#1 Molyvos, Lesvos, Greece

Molyvos, Lesvos, Greece

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#2 Bonn, Germany

Bonn, Germany

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#3 Washington Dc, Usa

Washington Dc, Usa

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#4 Cullinan, South Africa

Cullinan, South Africa

#5 Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

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#6 Valencia, Spain

Valencia, Spain

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#7 Spello, Italy

Spello, Italy

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#8 Taiwan

Taiwan

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#9 Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

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#10 Nafplio, Peloponnese, Greece

Nafplio, Peloponnese, Greece

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#11 Positano, Italy

Positano, Italy

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#12 Denver, Usa

Denver, Usa

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#13 Nafplio, Greece

Nafplio, Greece

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#14 Milton Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe

Milton Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe

#15 #grafton Nsw Australia

#grafton Nsw Australia

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#16 Brussels, Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

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#17 Near Kano River In Kyoto, Japan

Near Kano River In Kyoto, Japan

#18 And the last and probably most beautiful of all – Bamboo Forest, Sagano, Japan

Bamboo Forest, Sagano, Japan

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