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Djurgården - Stockholm -

Resting in the middle of the Swedish capital of Stockholm is Djurgården Island. Technically still owned by the Swedish crown, the island is complete with biking trails, footpaths, and a number of museums, including the famous ABBA Museum.

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Hong Kong Park - Hong Kong -

This modestly-sized city park in the heart of Hong Kong, aptly named Hong Kong Park, was built in 1991 and has provided a beautiful, green space for residents to relax in ever since. Nestled within the magnificent manicured flora and artificial lakes is the famous Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, and one of Asia's largest greenhouses.

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Park Güell - Barcelona -

Designed by the legendary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and constructed between 1900 and 1914, Park Güell is a perfect example of Gaudí's genius modernist forms. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

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Stadtpark - Vienna -

In the heart of the elegant Austrian capital of Vienna lies Stadtpark, the oldest park in the city. Here, locals and tourists alike can stroll through the beautiful manicured flowerbeds and hedges. Running through the park is Vienna's beautiful Wien River.

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Luxembourg Garden - Paris -

The magnificent Luxembourg Garden in Paris was commissioned in 1612 by Queen Mother Marie de' Medici. The massive stretches of lawn and extravagant flower gardens are built around Luxembourg Palace, where the Queen Mother resided after the death of her husband, King Henry IV.

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National Garden - Athens -

The National Garden in the Greek capital of Athens provides a picturesque escape from city life. At the time of its creation, in the mid-19th century, more than 500 species of flora and fauna were imported into the park. This expansive diversity diminished over the years, as many of the foreign species couldn't thrive in the dry Athens climate.

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Hama-rikyū Gardens - Tokyo -

Nestled between the skyscrapers of Japan's capital metropolis, Tokyo, lies Hama-rikyū Gardens, one of the city's many beautiful green spaces. The park is home to a number of ponds and rivers that flow into the nearby Tokyo bay, and an ancient tree planted by a shogun when Tokyo was still known as Edo.

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Vondelpark - Amsterdam -

Amsterdam's largest city park, Vondelpark, took more than 30 years to build. Today, the park is a perfect place to take a break from the city and rest by the lake underneath the shade, or ride down one of the park's many bike paths.

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Yoyogi Park - Tokyo -

After Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Olympic Games, the city repurposed its Olympic Village into the beautiful and serene Yoyogi Park. The park is an excellent location for tourists or locals to witness Japan's famed cherry blossom trees in springtime.

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Mount Faber Park - Singapore -

The massive Asian city-state of Singapore is home to one of the most famous and unique city parks in the world. This park includes the entirety of Mount Faber, and many beautiful, modern paths wind up and down the mountain through its beautiful rainforest surroundings.

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Lumphini Park - Bangkok -

The sprawling, bustling Thai capital of Bangkok finally received its first public park in 1942. Previously, the park was only open to Thai royalty, but King Rama VI decided the citizens of Bangkok deserved access to this wonderful green space as well.

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Imperial Gardens - Tokyo -

For 364 days out of the year, the gardens surrounding Tokyo's Imperial Palace are only accessible via guided walking tours. But once a year, to celebrate the emperor's birthday, the elegant Imperial Gardens are open for locals to wander as they please.

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Hyde Park - London -

The largest park in London, Hyde Park started as a private hunting ground for the royal family in the 16th century. Some of the city's largest events and festivals take place amongst Hyde Park's lakes, lawns, and wooded areas.

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Ibirapuera Park - São Paulo -

Ibirapuera Park, in the massive metropolis of São Paulo in Brazil, was built in 1954 to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary. Ibirapuera Park holds the distinction of being South America's most-frequented city park, boasting 14.4 million visitors in 2017 alone.

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Regent's Park - London -

Another of London's old hunting grounds-turned parks, Regent's Park has been open to the public since 1841. It is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the world, with its picturesque lakes and gorgeous collections of trees and vegetation.

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Centennial Park - Sydney -

In the heart of Sydney lies Centennial Park, a beautiful stretch of marshland that was restructured to turn it into the lush recreation space it is today. It also holds special significance for being the site of the 1901 Inauguration of the of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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Mount Royal - Montreal -

Mount Royal, likely where the Canadian city of Montreal got its name, lies to the west of the main part of the city and offers an easily accessible getaway for its residents. The numerous overlooks on the mountain provide spectacular views of the city, and there are even ski routes available for use in the winter months.

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The English Garden - Munich -

Munich's English Garden, opened in 1789, is a long, gorgeous patch of green that stretches out from the center of the city. An inviting mixture of wooded areas and wide open spaces make it the perfect place to spend lazy summer days.

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Kings Park - Perth -

The massive and breathtaking Kings Park in Perth, Australia, stretches almost 1,000 acres along the banks of the Swan River. The beautiful grasslands and marshlands are home to hundreds of species of native and foreign flora and fauna, including 80 different species of birds.

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Stanley Park - Vancouver -

Stanley Park takes up 1,000 acres of Vancouver's northern peninsula and is home to some of the city's finest attractions, all nestled within the coastal forest of around 500,000 trees. Vancouver's famous Seawall, historic Brockton Point lighthouse, and the Vancouver Aquarium make Stanley Park one of the world's most popular city parks.

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Chapultepec - Mexico City -

Considered one of the "lungs" of Mexico City, Chapultepec Park is one of the largest parks in the Western Hemisphere and by far the largest in Mexico. Numerous museums, lakes, and even an amusement park can be found within the park's 1,695 acres.

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Phoenix Park - Dublin -

Famous for its wide open green spaces and adorable packs of friendly fallow deer, Dublin's Phoenix Park is one of the largest city parks in Europe. Phoenix Park is also home to Dublin's city zoo, and the famous Papal Cross monument.

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Santiago Metropolitan Park - Santiago -

Chile's largest city park lies in its capital, Santiago, and covers over 1,700 acres. Visitors can take cable cars up to the summit of the magnificent San Cristóbal Hill and take in truly breathtaking views of the city and the Santa Ana Mountains.

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Summer Palace - Beijing -

Beijing's Summer Palace dates all the way back to the Qing dynasty, and has remained the largest royal park in China for almost 300 years. Over 3,000 structures scatter this massive complex of gardens that surrounds Kunming Lake.

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Keukenhof - Lisse -

Netherlands is famous the world over for their breathtaking tulip gardens, and Keukenhof, located in Lisse, proves that the fame is well deserved. This otherworldly park is home to more than seven million tulips and other flowers.

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Boboli Park - Florence -

This gorgeous Florentine park was originally meant for the sole enjoyment of the Medici family. Although construction began in the 16th century, it wasn't open to the public until the mid-18th century. Today, it serves as a magnificent open-air museum, and is home to dozens of statues and sculptures from the greatest eras of Italian craftsmanship.

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Beihai Park - Beijing -

While Beihai Park has only been open to the public since 1925, it has resided within the Imperial City of Beijing since the 11th century. A lake makes up around half of the park grounds, and at the center of that lake lies Jade Flower Island, home to the beautiful White Pagoda that was built in honor of the Dalai Lama's visit to China in 1651.

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Villa Doria Pamphili - Rome -

Once a 17th-century villa occupied by Italian aristocrats Pamfilio Pamfili and Olimpia Maidalchini, Villa Doria Pamphili is now the largest public city park in Rome. The beautiful manicured gardens surround the Casino del Bel Respiro, which serves as a magnificent example of Baroque villa architecture.

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Green Point Park - Cape Town -

Opened in 2011, Green Point Park is a relatively new addition to the South African city of Cape Town. The park features many walking and biking trails through its beautiful lawns and marshlands, and also features event spaces and even an amusement park open during the summer months.

Sources: (Far & Wide) (Condé Nast Traveler) (Musement)

See also: The most stunning city parks in America

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