Most Visited Destinations in the World

Austria is a German-speaking country of central Europe, characterized by mountain villages, Baroque architecture, an imperial history and a rugged alpine territory. Vienna, the capital, is located on the Danube and is home to the palaces of Schönbrunn and Hofburg. It gave birth to Mozart, Strauss and Freud. Other important regions of the country are Bohemian Forest in the north, Lake Traunsee and vineyards on the eastern hills.

China is a populous nation of East Asia, whose vast territory includes grasslands, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000 km of coastline. The capital Beijing is a mixture of modern architecture and historical sites such as the Forbidden City monument complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a world financial center full of skyscrapers. The famous Great Wall of China is located in the northern part of the country and runs from east to west.

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation east of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. It is known for beaches, resorts and golf. Its territory includes rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean. The capital, Santo Domingo, preserves Spanish monuments such as the Catedral Primada de America, a 5-century-old Gothic cathedral located in the Zona Colonial neighborhood.

Germany is a country in Western Europe with over two millennia of history and a landscape characterized by forests, rivers, mountain ranges and beaches overlooking the North Sea. Berlin, the capital, has a vibrant art and night scene and also houses the Brandenburg Gate and numerous sites dating back to World War II. Munich is known for Oktoberfest and breweries, such as the Hofbräuhaus, dating back to the 16th century. Frankfurt is a city full of skyscrapers, home of the European Central Bank.

Greece is a nation in South Eastern Europe with thousands of islands scattered between the Aegean and the Ionian Seas. Given its extreme importance in antiquity, it is considered the cradle of western civilization. In Athens, the capital, there are monuments dating back to the fifth century BC, including the Acropolis, the citadel that includes the Parthenon temple. Greece also owes its fame to the beaches, from the black sand beaches of Santorini to the fashionable villages of Mykonos.

Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coast, has left a profound mark on Western culture and cuisine. The capital, Rome, houses the Vatican, masterpieces of art and remains of antiquity. Among other cities, Florence stands out, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David and Brunelleschi’s Dome, Venice, the city of canals, and Milan, the Italian capital of fashion.

Tourism in Mexico is a very important industry. Since the 1960s, it has been heavily promoted by the Mexican government, as “an industry without smokestacks.” Mexico has traditionally been among the most visited countries in the world according to the World Tourism Organization, and it is the second-most visited country in the Americas, after the United States.

Poland is a part of the global tourism market with constantly increasing number of visitors. Tourism in Poland contributes to the country’s overall economy. The most popular cities are Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznań, Szczecin, Lublin, Toruń, Zakopane, the Salt Mine in Wieliczka and the historic site of Auschwitz – A German nazi concentration camp in Oświęcim. The best recreational destinations include Poland’s Masurian Lake District, Baltic Sea coast, Tatra Mountains (the highest mountain range of Carpathians), Sudetes and Białowieża Forest. Poland’s main tourist offers consist of sightseeing within cities and out-of-town historical monuments, business trips, qualified tourism, agrotourism, mountain hiking (trekking) and climbing among others.

Travelling to Russia is a unique opportunity to get  the most beautiful array of rivers, forests and towering mountains. Have a chance to explore its land of striking beauty and diversity, from magnificent capitals, Moscow and St. Petersburg. The whole new world is waiting for you to be discovered.

Since the 1960s and 1970s, Spain has been a popular destination for summer holidays, especially with large numbers of tourists from the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, the Benelux, and the United States, among others. Accordingly, Spain’s foreign tourist industry has grown into the second-biggest in the world.

Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and richly decorated temples that contain representations of the Buddha. In the capital Bangkok, ultra-modern buildings alternate with quiet areas on the banks of the canals and famous temples such as Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Not far away, there are beach resorts such as the lively Pattaya and Hua Hin, more fashionable.

Tourism in Turkey is focused largely on a variety of historical sites, and on seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean Sea coasts. Turkey has also become a popular destination for culture, spa, and health care.

The United Kingdom is the world’s 10th biggest tourist destination, with over 36 million visiting in 2018. Travel and tourism plays an important role having a significant impact on the economy each year.

Tourism in the United States is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic tourists yearly. Foreigners visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas.