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Top 10 cities in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016
  • Tucked into an inlet on the bay, Kotor sits right on the water's edge and has become a popular haven for those enjoying the warm summer sunshine on board luxury boats and yachts.With parts of the city's walls dating back to the 9th century, the town has a long and interesting history accompanied with a host of stunning streets, buildings and squares. 

  • This colourful city is the highest in the world and sits right up in the skies of the Andes among the dramatic, mountainous scenery. This traditional Ecuadorian city is also listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and has a number of beautiful and historic buildings to explore.
  • Ireland's capital is known for its lively nightlife, Georgian architecture and for being the birthplace of the iconic Irish Guinness dry stout beer. Dubliners are also famous for their warm hospitality, so visitors should make the most of the welcome and soak up the culture of the city. 
  • George Town is an eclectic mix of culture and tradition. Not only will you find Chinese temples and Western architecture but also busy streets bustling with business and vibrant colours and scents. The city is the largest in Penang and the inner city area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • While Amsterdam may be the go to tourist destination in the Netherlands, there are plenty of other beautiful and interesting cities to be explored and Rotterdam is certainly one of them. World War II saw the city devastated but it's been completely redeveloped since then with a striking skyline of impressive buildings, the city is also home to the largest cargo port in Europe. 
  • Mumbai has to be both one of the busiest and most fascinating places in the world and with a population of around 20 million people it's no surprise that the city is so alive. Visitors will struggle to take in the colonial architecture, urban forest and furiously busy public transport all in one go!
  • Found on the far west coast of Australia, Fremantle has an entirely different feel to it than its West Australian neighbour, Perth. The city may come from working class roots based around the city's port but the ageing Victorian buildings add a historic feel to the city unlike any other in the country. 
  • As England's second city and the capital of the north, Manchester has a number of titles to live up to. The lively northern city can be found on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park and has a long history largely based around the Industrial Revolution at the turn of the 19th century. 
  • Nashville is famed the world over for its country music history. The city's music roots date back to the 1920s and the true 'Nashville sound' was developed in the 1960s. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame or step back in time and take a look around the life size replica of the Athens Parthenon.
  • Rome is undoubtedly one of the most iconic capital cities in Europe. With iconic sites including the Colosseum, the Vatican and Trevi Fountain it's certainly one not to be missed. Ancient ruins, fantastic food and stunning views are just a few of the musts while visiting the Italian capital. 

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