Study discovers the 20 loudest cities in the world
Melbourne, Australia: The combination of sporting events, live music, and a thriving arts scene ensures that Melbourne always has a steady buzz of sound.
Toronto, Canada: Canada’s largest city has an energetic downtown core filled with traffic, streetcars.
Orlando, USA: As the theme park capital of the world, Orlando’s soundscape includes roller coasters.
Osaka, Japan: Known for its food and entertainment districts like Dotonbori, Osaka’s neon-filled streets hum with activity and constant chatter.
Dublin, Ireland: Dublin’s pub culture, festivals, and lively pedestrian streets make it one of Europe’s most vibrant and noisy cities.
Milan, Italy: As Italy’s fashion capital, Milan’s streets are always filled with shoppers, motorbikes, and a nightlife scene that ensures little silence.
Rome, Italy: The Eternal City is packed with history and tourists, but also traffic noise, street musicians, tour guides, and animated conversations in bustling piazzas.
Dubai, UAE: A growing metropolis with a non-stop construction boom, Dubai’s skyline is shaped by the constant hum of traffic, parties, and construction.
Taipei, Taiwan: The sounds of scooters, night markets, and bustling commercial areas make Taipei a lively and often loud urban center.
Mexico City, Mexico: As one of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is known for its congested streets, lively mariachi bands.