Exploring a new city is always an exciting experience. But sometimes going back to a city where you had lot of fun and experienced some of the best moments of your life can be very exciting as well. If you are someone who loves exploring cities, I am sure you will have plenty of fun if you can manage to sample the following 5 stunning cities in 2016:
Istanbul
Istanbul is the only city in the world that is part of two different continents. With wonderful ancient domes, palaces, busy bazaars, and a unique culture, Istanbul deserves a visit from an avid traveler. In almost every part of this great city, you will find something of great historical importance. The great Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Grand Bazaar are all waiting to offer wonderful experiences for every traveler visiting this great city.
Paris
Paris is a city that worth visiting a thousand times. Often called as “the City of Lights”, “the City of Love” and “the Fashion Capital”, Paris boasts of a great number of world-class attractions that no avid traveler can afford to miss out. The iconic Eiffel Tower, the famous Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame de Paris should always be at the top of any traveler’s bucket list. Attending any event or festival in this great city is always a great experience. Due to Paris’s popularity as a holiday destination, you can be sure to get some great holiday deals if you look for them. So, if you have already visited Paris, consider rediscovering this great city in 2016.
Athens
Athens is the historic capital of one of the most recognized civilizations the world has seen. It might not be as modern and wonderful as London or Paris, but its wonderful historically important attractions such as the Parthenon temple on the Athenian Acropolis, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Syntagma Square make it a remarkable destination to visit. The National Archeological Museum in Athens boasts of a great number of sculptures and ruins of the great Greek civilization. If you are someone who loves to learn about the glorious past of great civilizations, you can’t afford to visit Athens.
Marrakech
Morocco is surely one of the best destinations to visit in Africa and Marrakech is surely the most renowned of the cities in Morocco. This wonderful African city is known for its souks, hidden palaces, snake charmers, and spices. It is no shortage of luxury hammans, hip hotels, and wonderful Moroccan art galleries. If you are looking to have a complete African experience within easy reach of Europe, Marrakech is the answer.
Tel Aviv
Modern day Tel Aviv is known for its boxy Bauhaus apartment buildings, legions of sidewalk cafés, concert halls and theaters, and will be completely unrecognizable to its founders. You can expect to have everything a modern city should have. But don’t think you won’t find something of its glorious past. Often mentioned as an urban village, Tel Aviv is perfect for walking and cycling tours. Tel Aviv is the perfect destination for all types of traveler who decide to spend their holiday in Israel. Although it is not the most beautiful of cities, it still holds the badge of a World Heritage Site.