Would you pick this as the BEST view EVER? Venice wins over New York and London
GEORGE CLOONEY wed in the city last year and it's long been thought of as an extraordinary view, but Venice has won another accolade.
The Italian city has ranked as the most preferred city skyline, beating the classic New York horizon for the top spot.
London, Paris, Liverpool, New York, Tokyo and Venice were all pitched up against each other - and the Italian beauty won.
Often referred to as The Floating City, Venice won over a quarter of the respondents to the survey's vote to hit the top spot with New York coming in a close second place.
In a Brit-off, Liverpool and the northern soul it embodies won the vote over capital city London with its smog and congestion charge.
Meanwhile, Paris, often described as the most romantic city in the world, ranked last in the survey, gaining just 8.7 per cent of the votes. It was beaten by Tokyo, which was selected by 8.8 per cent of the respondents.
Richard Wilde, Managing Director of Murals Wallpaper, believes the survey results show how Britons' inclinations are changing: "While places like New York will always be popular in interior design, it’s clear that people are looking to do something a little different these days.
"Homeowners can have anything they like emblazoned on their walls, and we’re seeing more people choosing images for sentimental reasons."
He added: "It was very interesting to see Venice coming out on top, and Liverpool beating London in this particular survey - a result that would surprise many."
