20 selected destinations competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2015. After a three weeks’ period of online voting, Athens is elected the 3rd Best European Destination 2015.
Bordeaux, Lisbon, Athens, Valetta, Riga, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Innsbruck, Milan, Brussels, Vienna, Rome, Barcelone, Istanbul and Madrid are the best destinations for a holiday or city-trip in 2015.
244,696 voters made their choice.
Athens is considered the cradle of western civilization -a rare historical palimpsest, evident everywhere in the city.
The contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its modern personality, as well as the infrastructure and facilities. In other words, Athens is a must destination that combines modern urban innovation with history, culture and natural beauty throughout the year.
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