Which city is the most illuminated in the world. Night city lighting - light sources, standards, lighting design basics

Someone talking about Earth Hour and trying to save electricity by turning off an unfortunate couple of bulbs and an iron at home? I will not argue about the rationality of such saving methods, rather let's see how wasteful electricity is wasted in cities. The mass of neon signs, lighting of highways, high-rise buildings and other objects "draws" much more electricity than household appliances (although this can be argued with). But still, sometimes you can forget about saving and just admire how beautiful our cities are at night. Yes, it’s very bad and wasteful, but still very, very beautiful.

Tokyo, Japan

According to statistics, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. No wonder the Japanese come up with all sorts of space saving means. They say that the Tokyo metro at rush hour is simply awful - it is simply impossible to break out of the flow of people. Naturally, the more people in the city, the more light is required. As a result, the streets of Tokyo at night look brighter than during the day.

London, England

The history of this great city goes back almost two thousand years (maybe more). London can be called one of the cultural centers of Europe, and the night streets of London, equipped with a mass of lighting devices, are known not only in England, Europe, but throughout the world. Many tourists come to London just to admire nightlife giant.

New York, USA

This city is not only one of the most influential financial centers in the world, but also the cultural center of almost all of America, if not the whole world. For lovers of walking at night, New York provides an excellent opportunity to admire its streets - they look more spectacular at night, but in the daytime all this beauty is hidden from our eyes.

Paris, France

Paris is sometimes called a Mecca for tourists, as it is so attractive for travel lovers. About 30 million tourists visit Paris every year. At night, according to experts, the most cherished dream can come true in Paris.

Moscow, Russia

Well, there is no need to tell anything here, we all know how beautiful the capital of Russia is, not only during the day, but also at night. Many temples, wide streets and avenues, modern business centers, clubs, bars, restaurants - all of this is flooded with light.

Madrid, Spain

The beauty of Madrid is difficult to describe. To find out what kind of city it is, you need to feel it with your whole body - and for this you need to walk around it not only during the day, but also at night, fortunately, it is difficult to get lost with such lighting.

Athens, Greece

This majestic city did not forget his past - now he is also known to everyone, even to the category of people who have never traveled outside their own country. This city is especially good at night - it seems that something is on fire, its streets are so brightly lit.

Beijing, China

This city has learned a lot, and it is quite possible to say that it is known both for its beauty and for the violence that was happening on its streets. It's pretty peaceful now, beautiful city that looks better at night than during the day.

Las Vegas, USA

Naturally, the most gambling city in the world cannot be inferior to other cities in terms of illumination. You have to see the money you win, right? Of course, most of the people there are losing their hard-earned money, but this no longer interests anyone ... And the city is bright, you can't take that away from it.

Hong kong, china

I'll finish this post with another Chinese city, the photo of which you see a little higher. Hong Kong is very beautiful, but as many say, this beauty is vicious. Whether it is true or not, I suggest that the readers find out - who was there, and in other cities too, unsubscribe in the comments.

The most illuminated cities in the world are visible from space, in fact, from space, and the most illuminated cities in the world are determined. According to the astronauts' statement, the most illuminated city in the world is Las Vegas, but I dare to express the assumption that in this city the most illuminated there is only one Strip Street, on which all the casinos and main entertainment are located, which is why Las Vegas got its reputation, but imagine what illumination of the Strip, that from space with its brightness it is able to outshine many other cities in the world!

This is what Las Vegas looks like from space at night

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The second most illuminated city in the world is New York, it does not differ too much from Las Vegas in terms of lighting brightness, then Paris, Tokyo, Mexico City, London, Beijing, Hong Kong, Moscow, Kiev, Athens, Madrid, in in general, all major cities in the world are lit quite brightly.

Tokyo at night

But who could have guessed that night illumination of city streets could be harmful! As scientists found out, night street lighting leads to light pollution - new environmental issue, trees growing in places of bright night illumination are more likely to die, get sick more often and emit less oxygen, birds cannot live in such cities. All living things need time to rest. And besides, the inhabitants of the most illuminated megacities, even on a clear night, cannot see the stars in the sky due to the fact that bright lights change the color of the sky and the stars are not visible. The closer a person is to progress and comfort, the further away from nature.

Someone talking about Earth Hour and trying to save electricity by turning off an unfortunate couple of bulbs and an iron at home? I will not argue about the rationality of such saving methods, rather let's see how wasteful electricity is wasted in cities. The mass of neon signs, lighting of highways, high-rise buildings and other objects "draws" much more electricity than household appliances (although this can be argued with). But still, sometimes you can forget about saving and just admire how beautiful our cities are at night. Yes, it’s very bad and wasteful, but still very, very beautiful.

Tokyo, Japan

London, England

New York, USA

Paris, France

Kiev, Ukraine

Madrid, Spain

Athens, Greece

Beijing, China

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When they report about the next increase in electricity tariffs, even people with average incomes start thinking about how to save money, because some household appliances are very "gluttonous". But I wonder how much neon advertising, outdoor lighting of cultural monuments and high-rise buildings, bridges, highways and streets “eats up” per night? If you admire our planet from orbit, some cities will look almost like a solid spot of light, others will seem like an intricate necklace of lights. This is how the ranking of the most illuminated cities in the world was compiled.

One hundred years to come

It is good to walk along the ancient streets of Prague, look at the majestic ruins of the Colosseum in Rome or climb the sights of Greece. But some dream of something completely different - to be after our "yesterday's century" in big city Japan, where high technology reigns supreme. It will probably feel like you're in a sci-fi movie! Tokyo is one of the most (if not the most) densely populated metropolis on the planet, and the number of impressive advertisements and futuristic curiosities is off the charts, so it is well lit.

The country's financial and cultural heart

It may seem to schoolchildren who are not very friendly with geography (who study it more through films and TV series) that it is not Washington at all - the capital of America, but New York - there are so many interesting things there! This is not only the financial heart of the state (we all remember Wall Street), but also Cultural Center... No wonder it is called “the city that never sleeps”. In terms of the number of nightlife, New York will give odds to many of its brethren. Therefore, he, too, is one of the most illuminated cities.

A myriad of lights over the Thames

And here is another capital, whose bridges and structures gleam with myriads of lights (and are reflected in the dark waters of the slow Thames) - London. Just think - not so long ago, passers-by were in a hurry to get to the house through the narrow streets in the light of gas lamps - it seemed that behind them the shadow of Jack the Ripper was quietly stepping. But a hundred years have passed - and please, London proudly occupies one of the leading places in the ranking of the most illuminated cities in the world!

Most-most-most

What epithets have not been invented for Paris! The most romantic city on Earth (the most magical, the most mysterious), a tourist Mecca (indeed, more than 30 million travelers come here every year), a city of dreams, a city of fulfillment of wishes ... The list is endless. And we will add here one more thing: the most illuminated city. For example, illumination Eiffel tower makes this grandiose structure very noticeable at night - if you observe the panorama of the capital of France.

Despite the crises!

A crisis is a crisis, but if the country largely subsists on tourism, you won't save on electricity! Athens is famous not only for its magnificent antiquities (which are illuminated even at night), but also for its various nightlife entertainment establishments. The street lights are on until dawn. Because Greek capital and got into our "top lit cities".

In the witty film from Quartet I “What Men Talk About” the best friends Lesha, Slava, Sasha and Kamil take a trip to the concert of their favorite group, for which they cross part of Russia and Ukraine. Admiring the view of the Dnieper, one of them asks the question: "Kiev is the mother of Russian cities ... And who is the father?" But jokes are jokes, and Kiev is one of the largest European capitals and in terms of lighting it does not lag behind them in anything, and even surpasses many!

You, of course, know which of the capitals of Europe is the largest? Probably, you and I should be proud of this - in Moscow live (according to the most conservative estimates) 11.6 million people. And how many visitors are there! Of course, Moscow is not going to lag behind its fellows. Business centers, nightclubs, numerous cafes and restaurants try to stand out from one another and supply their facades with a huge number of multi-colored lamps. And the lighting of avenues and temples? So Moscow also has a place on our list.

To the delight of tourists

In Madrid at night it is as bright as day, so you definitely won't get lost! The charming capital of Spain is another tasty morsel for tourists. Modern architecture here it coexists with delicacies in the style of neoclassicism, on the Plaza of Castile and near Royal Palace always full of onlookers.

More beautiful at night than during the day!

Chinese Beijing, according to those who have been there, is more attractive at night than during the day - its streets are so well lit and its advertising is so attractive. But in the daytime it becomes “a city of contrasts: someone rides on old bicycles, and someone cuts through the avenues in brand-new sports cars ...

Someone calculated: if you connect all the parts of the neon advertisement in Las Vegas into a chain, you get a line that is about 15,000 meters long. From space, this American city, which has grown up relatively recently right in the middle of the desert, looks like one shimmering cloud. It is he who is considered the most illuminated city in the world: all the fancy neon advertisements for casinos and amazing hotels create the illusion of an eternal holiday. This is another monster that never sleeps - the fun begins here at night. Gambling houses and drinking establishments (in which the sale of "fuel" is allowed around the clock) invitingly "winks" at foreign tourists and gambling-loving "local" - well, how can you pass by?