TOP 10 cities that were recognized as the best for travel in 2023 (10 photos)
Experts from the travel company Lonely Planet have published the TOP 10 cities, countries and tourist destinations that have been voted the best for travel in 2023. The top three countries were occupied by Mongolia, India and Morocco, and the top three tourist destinations are a cycling route Trans-Dinarica in the Western Balkans, Kangaroo Island in Australia and Italian Tuscany. And in our post we will dwell in more detail on cities. Let's see which city took first place.
10th place: Kansas City, USA 
Observers praise Kansas City for opening a new modern airport terminal and extension of the free tram line through city center. The city is also building the world's first football stadium. stadium for a professional women's team, privately financed sources (CPKC Stadium).
9th place: Izmir, Türkiye 
Lively quarter of old souks, popular annually music and dance festival, new places of art and culture, blooming wine region and easy access to beautiful beaches and ancient ruins - these are the reasons why you should go here before anyone else.
8th place: Prague, Czech Republic 
Observers note Prague attractions, in particular Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, which “seem too beautiful to be real." Also, the covid period helped the city reboot, by reducing the number of people on the streets by relying on slow tourism and attracting the attention of travelers to objects outside the city limits.
7th place: Jakarta, Indonesia 
The future former capital of Indonesia - the country's government plans to August 2024 to move the capital to the city of Nusantara, which is now just under construction.
This cosmopolitan city is still a place where you can enjoy the city's amenities before heading to remote corners of the country. Experience this dynamic metropolis while it did not change the status.
6th place: Manaus, Brazil 
A real paradise for ecotourists.
The large city is located at the confluence of the black water of the Rio Negro and the khaki-colored Solimões River, as the upper stream of the Amazon is called here. Surrounding all this is the world's largest tropical forest, where Countless unique and endangered species find their home.
5th place: Philadelphia, USA 
An important historical city in the USA is interesting not only for its permanent holidays in honor of various anniversaries of certain events from of the past. Observers note that local museums alone are worthy trips.
4th place: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 
An unforgettably picturesque medieval city dotted with minarets and its famous Old Bridge, long loved by tourists, now attracts visitors not just for a day trip. Its dynamic festivals arts, crafts and music continue to encourage people to stay here for for a while.
The same bridge, destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt later, awaits tourists in 2024 for a holiday dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the moment of its recovery.
3rd place: Montreal, Canada 
This year Montreal with its new museums, updated attractions, a constantly lively restaurant environment and with additional transport capabilities, ready for a new stage interaction with visitors.
2nd place: Paris, France 
Pre-Olympic Paris, ready to receive huge numbers tourists, is ready for them until July next year, when the Games will take place. Lonely Planet experts call Paris a city that “constantly reinvents the wheel”, because of his ability it’s interesting every time sell banalities to tourists, like photo exhibitions on the Seine and fun activities right under the Eiffel Tower.
1st place: Nairobi, Kenya 
The capital of Kenya claims to becreation of a world cultural center, replete with unforgettable experiences. The city is getting rid of colonial view of itself and adopts its own unique rhythm with many restaurants, food carts and cafes, as well as constant a succession of artistic and cultural institutions that fuel a special Nairobi atmosphere. Add to this the national park of the same name, teeming with wildlife close to the city center and you'll get unforgettable journey.
