Among the various peculiarities that some cities may have , also the altitude is an element to be taken into account: undoubtedly this influences a series of aspects of city life , including the climate , flora , fauna and … tourism. : there are many people who plan their holidays on the basis of very particular records or rankings, such as that of cities located at a higher altitude than the others.
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10 – Nairobi (Kenya), 1,795 masl
Photo by afromusing. City also called “Green City of the Sun” and “World Safari Capital”, Nairobi is experiencing a recent rediscovery thanks to the increasing number of honeymoons that the spouses choose to go to Kenya to experience the emotions of Safaris.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 24 ° / 21 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 12 ° / 10 °
9 – Mexico City (Mexico), 2,240 masl
Photo by Alejandro Islas Photograph AC. The old town, known as the Zocalo , was built on the ruins of an Aztec capital and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site . Also very important is the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe , visited every year by over 20 million pilgrims from all over the world.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 24 ° / 22 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 12 ° / 7 °
8 – Sana’a (Yemen), 2,250 masl
Photo by ai @ ce. Capital of Yemen reunified, and divided by internal walls into three distinct districts: Arab, Turkish and Jewish. According to tradition, Sana’a was founded by Shem, the eldest son of Noah. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 27 ° / 22 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 19 ° / 11 °
7 – Asmara (Eritrea), 2,325 masl A
city historically very linked to Italy (still today many elderly people know Italian), it gave birth to important cultural and musical personalities of our country such as Bruno Lauzi and Remo Girone. Various architectures, such as the Cinema Impero , echo the Italian colonization.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 24 ° / 23 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 10 ° / 7 °
6 – Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 2,355 masl
Photo by Sam Effron. City rich in colors and contracting and which, like many capitals, brings out wealth on the one hand and poverty on the other. It boasts one of the most varied and well-stocked museums in Africa : it is enough to mention the Ethiopian National Library , the Natural History Museum and the Railway Museum .
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 24 ° / 22 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 10 ° / 9 °
5 – Bogota (Colombia), 2,625 masl
Photo by Felipe Restrepo Acosta. Do not miss the Candelaria , the historic district in the center that mixes colonial, baroque and art deco style. There are several museums and cultural places such as libraries and theaters, but also highly characteristic restaurants. Among the museums, one of the most important is the Botero Museum.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 17 ° / 7 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 7 ° / 6 °
4 – Thimphu (Bhutan), 2,648 masl
Photo by Christopher J. Fynn. The only capital in the world where there are no traffic lights , the traffic is regulated only by the brigade in white gloves: interesting, true
The heart of Thimphu develops around the famous Clock Square , but many activities are also grouped in the northern area, where there are the Dzong (fortress-monastery), the library and the school of painting.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 24 ° / 11 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 15 ° / 0 °
3 – Sucre (Bolivia), 2,750 masl
Photo by Micah MacAllen. Capital along with La Paz , Sucre boasts a beautiful historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , where there are many well-kept hotels and restaurants. We recommend a visit to the Casa de la Libertad, now a museum and once the seat of the first independent government.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 23 ° / 22 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 6 ° / 10 °
2 – Quito (Ecuador), 2,850 masl
Photo of Cayambe. The old city unfolds along an itinerary that sees passages from the Plaza Santo Domingo , the Casa Del Alabado , the Plaza Grande and the Basilica of the Valore Nacional . Outside the old city it is possible to take the Teleferico , for a ride that takes you up to 4,000 meters above sea level.
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- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 20.2 ° / 19.1 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 9 ° / 9.7 °
1 – La Paz (Bolivia), 3,640 masl
Photo by EEJCC. In the first position we find La Paz , another capital of Bolivia . It is a city full of bridges, which connect the various areas of the town and its narrow streets. The central area consists mainly of Plaza Murillo and the El Prado course : this is the area of ​​skyscrapers and public offices.
- Maximum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 22 ° / 18 °
- Minimum temperatures (Summer / Winter): 6 ° / 1 °
