8 Cities Around the World With The Best Street Art

1. Berlin, Germany

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2. Melbourne, Australia

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3. Bogotá, Colombia

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4. Lisbon, Portugal

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5. Cape Town, South Africa

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6. São Paulo, Brazil

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7. New York City, USA

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8. Penang, Malaysia

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