Top 10 cities to visit in 2015

What cities there is to see in 2015? As every year, Lonely Planet released its ranking of tourist destinations. And they all deserve to be discovered. Here are the top 10 cities to visit in 2015.


1 - Washington D. C. (United States)
2 - El Chalten (Argentina)
3 - Milan (Italy)
4 - Zermatt (Switzerland)
5 - Valletta (Malta)
6 - Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
7 - Salisbury (England)
8 - Vienna (Austria)
9 - Chennai (India)
10 - Toronto (Canada)

1 - Washington D. C. (United States)

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Washington is a city rich in history. Moreover, the capital of the United States in 2015 will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre. Washington is also home to some of the largest museums in the country such as the National Air Museum and National Art Gallery. Tourists also enjoy walking in the many green spaces that have the city.

2 - El Chalten (Argentina)

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A second place of the cities to visit in 2015 is a common yet little known. Located in the Patagonia (Argentina), El Chalten is especially appreciated by lovers of walking or mountaineering. But this village nestled in one of the most beautiful places sector also has beautiful wooden chalets.

3 - Milan (Italy)

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Milan is the fashion. City young, trendy, dynamic, the capital of the region of Lombardy in 2015 to host the World Expo, whose main theme food. But Milan is also a charm, among monuments and typical neighborhoods. So we understand why the city ranks on the podium tourist destinations in 2015.

4 - Zermatt (Switzerland)

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Paradise of the most experienced climbers, Zermatt will celebrate in 2015 the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn massif. Located on the Italian border, the Swiss city lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains in the world.

5 - Valletta (Malta)

Valletta

Malta's capital, Valletta celebrates its 450 years in 2015. Many celebrations will thus be offered throughout the year with a big party in September. Stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta, Valletta hides many architectural treasures. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6 - Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

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Second largest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv has a rich history, with remains of the Thracian civilization, one of the oldest civilizations of Europe, Roman monuments or even old Turkish mosques. The city also annually hosts many cultural events.

7 - Salisbury (England)

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Salisbury is a beautiful medieval city. Besides, according to some legends, it is in this town that King Arthur would have received its death blow. But Salisbury is best known for its cathedral, which has the arrow of the highest church in the United Kingdom. In 2015, the city will celebrate 800 years including the Magna Carta, the Great Charter of the Liberties of England which guarantees the right to personal liberty. Salisbury also has the best preserved original copy of the charter.

8 - Vienna (Austria)

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Frequently ranked in the "world cities in which to live," Vienna celebrates two anniversaries in 2015. The Ring, a boulevard that encircles the historic city center, was opened in 1865. On its side Vienna University celebrates 650 years in 2015.

9 - Chennai (India)

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Located in the Bay of Bengal, Chennai will be equipped with a brand new subway system for 45 km. This will help tourists to visit one of the most eclectic cities, between tradition and modernism. Indeed, we find Dravidian temples, museums, churches ...

10 - Toronto (Canada)

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In 2015, Toronto will host the Pan American Games. The opportunity for more than 250,000 tourists to discover this multicultural city. Among the sights to visit, you can go to the CN Tower, enter the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum, stroll through the Toronto Islands or from contemplating the Niagara Falls.