These modern metropolises are a destination for millions of people every year. They boast historic landmarks and modern buildings and amenities, nightlife and tourist attractions. The MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index shows which cities in the world are visited by the most foreigners in the world.
Here are the top 10:
10. Barcelona: 8.41 million people;
Barcelona is older than Spain itself. Today it is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the province of Catalonia. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea and boasts unique architecture. One of the most famous attractions is the Sagrada Familia, built by Gaudi. The city attracts tourists with a combination of beaches and nightlife;
9. Hong Kong: 8.72 million visitors;
It was once a British colony and is now part of China. The port city is very beautiful and modern with towering skyscrapers. There are mountains nearby for those who want to escape to nature;
8. Kuala Lumpur: 9.20 million visitors;
Kuala Lumpur fascinates with the exotic, the mountains, the beautiful rural landscapes around it. The central part of the city has tall skyscrapers and can compete with any major city in the world. The nightlife will exceed expectations;
7. Dubai: 9.89 million visitors;
Here you will find some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Everything in Dubai is subject to the mania for luxury and opulence that has shaken the city for decades;
6. Istanbul: 10.37 million visitors;
Istanbul combines historical landmarks, unique architecture and the beauty of nature. And let's not forget that it connects two continents - one part is in Asia and the other in Europe;
5. New York: 11:52 million visitors;
New York has something for everyone. The city is a world financial center. Here you can shop in style, visit a Broadway production or take a walk in Central Park. The city is cosmopolitan. As you walk the streets of Manhattan, you will hear Russian, Chinese, and so on. 11 million people a year visit the city, which never sleeps;
4. Singapore: 11.75 million visitors;
Singapore is famous for its good education system - children here are first in the world in mathematics. There are very few poor people here, and one in every 6 households has assets worth over $ 1 million! More than 11 million people visit the city each year;
3. Paris: 13.92 million visitors;
The city is a favorite of bohemians and people with artistic inclinations. Visit the Eiffel Tower, drink coffee on the Champs Elysees, walk through museums and galleries;
2. London: 15.96 million visitors;
London is the most attractive city in Europe, ahead of even Paris, according to the latest data. The city has a long list of tourist attractions, boutiques and malls can impress any shopping maniac;
1. Bangkok: 15.98 million visitors.
In the 15th century, Bangkok was a small town of merchants. Today the city is huge, coexisting with modern skyscrapers and Buddhist temples. It is famous for its unrestrained nightlife. It is visited by nearly 16 million tourists a year.