Some of these cities have landed on viewers’ radar because of their cosmopolitan status as capital cities. Others have well-curated festivals whose international rosters bring the same level of attention. Some places have simply created the perfect storm of circumstance, allowing creativity to thrive. Our list of The Best Cities for Street Art reflects the diversity of these public art epicenters, mixing both local as well as nomadic artists, who combined create the atmosphere that makes these locations so unique.

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