Incredible street art from around the globe

“If you want to learn about a city," Greek street artist iNo recently told The New York Times, "look at its walls". Also, its shoes. Definitely, the shoes.

Turns out that -- much as his name might suggest -- iNo may be on to something. When it comes to capturing the mood and atmosphere of a city, its graffiti-sprayed walls paint a pretty accurate picture. 

Here are a few of our favorite pieces of street art from around the world.

Instagram user @streetmuseum

New York City

Instagram user lauradobbs3

East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall

Facebook user STREET ART UTOPIA

Valparaiso, Chile (photo by Jean-Baptiste Yunès)

Instagram user @street_art

By Leg Head Loves, Crosby and Prince Street, NYC

Instagram user vandalog

Philadelphia

Instagram user @gaiastreetart

Laos mountains under a bridge in Wisconsin

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Facebook user STREET ART UTOPIA

By Nuxuno Xän, in Fort De France, Martinique

Instagram user grafspace 

Beirut, Lebanon

Instagram user @miamiinstaart

Miami

Instagram user @cyathens

Athens, Greece.

Chloe Pantazi is an editorial assistant on Thrillist's travel team, and here’s Banksy hitting her over the head. Follow her on Twitter at @ChloePantazi.