Medieval Architecture and Movie Set: Among Stone Houses and Rivers, the Most Beautiful City in the World in 2025 Attracts So Many Tourists That It Has Already Become a Problem

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 10/10/2025 at 12:10

Updated on 11/10/2025 at 13:45

Bibury, pequena cidade no condado de Gloucestershire, no sudoeste da Inglaterra — Foto: Pexels

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With 14th Century Stone Houses, Flowering Streets, and the Iconic Arlington Row, Bibury Charms Visitors and Filmmakers. Selected by Forbes as the Most Beautiful Village in the World, It Now Faces the Challenge of Mass Tourism

Set between lush hills, rural roads, and stone houses covered with vines, Bibury is a small village in Gloucestershire, in the southwest of England. The village, which has inspired artists, writers, and filmmakers for decades, has been named “the most beautiful village in the world” by Forbes, reinforcing its worldwide fame and attracting even more visitors in search of a fairytale setting.

A Picture-Perfect Village

Known for its typical Cotswolds architecture, Bibury is located near Cirencester, considered the “capital” of the region.

The British artist William Morris described it in the 19th century as “the most beautiful village in England” — a title that has now received global recognition.

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Nature and Tradition Preserved in the Most Beautiful City in the World

The River Coln cuts through the heart of Bibury and flows by Rack Island, a wet meadow that is home to typical birds and plants of the region.

The harmony between the landscape and the historical buildings creates a rare balance between nature and urbanism.

Another highlight is the Saxon Church of St. Mary, famous for a stained glass window designed in 1927 by Karl Parsons.

The artwork inspired a series of Christmas stamps from Royal Mail in 1992. Nearby, the Bibury Trout Farm offers an educational experience about fish farming and sustainable water management — activities that reinforce the community’s bond with the environment.

These elements make Bibury a comprehensive destination, combining history, art, and nature.

Bibury, The Most Beautiful City in the World — Saffron Blaze / Wikimedia Commons

The Most Beautiful City in the World: Fame That Comes at a Price

Despite the worldwide recognition of being the most beautiful city in the world, the beauty of Bibury comes with challenges.

With about 700 residents, the village receives up to 20,000 visitors on weekends, causing traffic jams and lines at small shops.

Residents report discomfort with tourists who trespass over walls and windows in search of the “perfect picture.”

The chairman of the Parish Council, Craig Chapman, told the BBC that the title is “an honor,” but also “a double-edged sword.”

“The amount of tourism the city attracts is problematic and has a cost for the local residents.

It’s a great honor, but also a surprise because there is a lot of competition,” said Chapman, summarizing the dilemma between pride and wear that Bibury faces in being finally recognized as the most beautiful village in the world.

With information from O Globo.

Medieval Architecture and Movie Set: Among Stone Houses and Rivers, the Most Beautiful City in the World in 2025 Attracts So Many Tourists That It Has Already Become a Problem

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