10 cities that were named the best for travel in 2023 (11 photos)
I suggest you separately familiarize yourself with the list of the 10 best cities for tourists in 2023, which were named by experts.
Experts from the publishing company Lonely Planet, which specializes in producing accessible guides for tourists, have published three tops for 2023: the 10 best countries, the 10 best cities and the 10 best places for travelers.
The top three countries were occupied by Mongolia, India and Morocco, and the top three places were the Trans-Dinaritsa cycling route in the Western Balkans, Kangaroo Island (that's what it's called) in Australia and Italian Tuscany.
10th place: Kansas City, USA 
Observers are praising Kansas City for opening a new, state-of-the-art airport terminal and expanding a free streetcar line through the city's downtown. The city is also building the world's first privately funded football stadium for a professional women's team (CPKC Stadium).
9th place: Izmir, Türkiye 
A vibrant old souk district, a popular annual music and dance festival, new arts and culture venues, a thriving wine region and easy access to beautiful beaches and ancient ruins are reasons to head here before anyone else.
8th place: Prague, Czech Republic 
Reviewers note Prague's landmarks, particularly Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, as "seeming too beautiful to be real." Also, the covid period helped the city reboot, reducing the number of people on the streets by relying on slow tourism and attracting the attention of travelers to objects outside the city.
7th place: Jakarta, Indonesia 
The future former capital of Indonesia - the country's government plans to move the capital to the city of Nusantara, which is currently under construction, by August 2024.
This cosmopolitan city is still a place to enjoy city amenities before venturing further afield. Experience this dynamic metropolis before it changes 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 it all is the world's largest rainforest, where countless unique and endangered species find their home.
5th place: Philadelphia, USA 
This important historical city of the USA is interesting not only for its constant holidays in honor of various anniversaries of certain events from the past. Reviewers note that the local museums alone are worth the trip.
4th place: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 
The unforgettably picturesque, minaret-studded medieval city and its famous Old Bridge, long a favorite of tourists, now attract visitors for more than just a day trip. Its dynamic arts, crafts and music festivals continue to entice people to stay here for a while.
The same bridge, destroyed in 1993 and rebuilt a year later, awaits tourists in 2024 for a holiday dedicated to the 30th anniversary of its restoration.
3rd place: Montreal, Canada 
With new museums, revamped attractions, an ever-busy dining scene and additional transportation options, Montreal is poised for a new phase of visitor engagement this year.
2nd place: Paris, France 
Pre-Olympic Paris, ready to receive a huge number of tourists, is ready for them until July next year, when the Games will be held. Lonely Planet experts call Paris a city that "constantly reinvents the wheel" because of its ability to sell tourists on trivialities every time, like photo exhibitions on the Seine and entertainment events right under the Eiffel Tower.
1st place: Nairobi, Kenya 
The capital of Kenya claims to be a world cultural center, replete with unforgettable experiences. The city is shedding its colonial view of itself and embracing its own unique rhythm, with a variety of restaurants, food carts and cafes, and a constant rotation of arts and cultural venues that fuel a distinctly Nairobi vibe. Add to this the wildlife-rich national park of the same name just outside the city center and you have an unforgettable trip.
