In the 4,000-year-old holy city of Jerusalem, visitors can tuck a miniature prayer into the Western Wall, or see a fragment of clay engraved with cuneiform at Temple Mount's excavation site. It was voted world's 10th best city by readers of Travel + Leisure.
10. Jerusalem —
In the 4,000-year-old holy city of Jerusalem, visitors can tuck a miniature prayer into the Western Wall, or see a fragment of clay engraved with cuneiform at Temple Mount's excavation site. It was voted world's 10th best city by readers of Travel + Leisure.
Coming in at number nine is Cape Town, a cutting-edge city that's buzzing with energy. There are few places in the world where you can exercise your shopping skills, take off on a safari, or indulge in world-famous cuisine all in one weekend.
9. Cape Town, South Africa —
Coming in at number nine is Cape Town, a cutting-edge city that's buzzing with energy. There are few places in the world where you can exercise your shopping skills, take off on a safari, or indulge in world-famous cuisine all in one weekend.
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The beachside city of Barcelona, a favorite among global travelers, strikes a perfect balance between its iconic attractions, like the Antoni Gaudí-designed Parc Güell, seen here, and modern developments such as the zinc-and-glass design center DHUB.
8. Barcelona, Spain —
The beachside city of Barcelona, a favorite among global travelers, strikes a perfect balance between its iconic attractions, like the Antoni Gaudí-designed Parc Güell, seen here, and modern developments such as the zinc-and-glass design center DHUB.
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A "World's Best" debut, Poland's second city has been experiencing a quiet cultural revolution, and it's finally getting the attention it deserves. Highlights include the marvels of the Old City, like Rynek Glówny and the Royal Castle of Wawel.
7. Krakow, Poland —
A "World's Best" debut, Poland's second city has been experiencing a quiet cultural revolution, and it's finally getting the attention it deserves. Highlights include the marvels of the Old City, like Rynek Glówny and the Royal Castle of Wawel.
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Bangkok is a city where sweet and spicy street food perfumes the avenues and Buddhist temples stand in dramatic juxtaposition to slick skyscrapers. After a year of unrest, it has been restored to the World's Best list, where it clung to the No. 1 spot from 2010 to 2013.
6. Bangkok, Thailand —
Bangkok is a city where sweet and spicy street food perfumes the avenues and Buddhist temples stand in dramatic juxtaposition to slick skyscrapers. After a year of unrest, it has been restored to the World's Best list, where it clung to the No. 1 spot from 2010 to 2013.
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T+L's readers continue to show their appreciation for Rome, earning it the fifth spot on the magazine's 2015 world's best cities list. It's impossible to tire of Rome's storied landmarks, such as The Pantheon and The Colosseum, both relics of the Roman Empire.
5. Rome, Italy —
T+L's readers continue to show their appreciation for Rome, earning it the fifth spot on the magazine's 2015 world's best cities list. It's impossible to tire of Rome's storied landmarks, such as The Pantheon and The Colosseum, both relics of the Roman Empire.
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Another favorite, Florence is known for being a Renaissance repository with such highlights as Michelangelo's David and red-roofed buildings reflected in the river Arno.
4. Florence, Italy —
Another favorite, Florence is known for being a Renaissance repository with such highlights as Michelangelo's David and red-roofed buildings reflected in the river Arno.
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The unmistakable silhouette of Angkor Wat, the massive 12th century Buddhist temple, is Siem Reap's best-known landmark. But the city has plenty more to offer, such as hip cafes, bars and hotels.
3. Siem Reap, Cambodia —
The unmistakable silhouette of Angkor Wat, the massive 12th century Buddhist temple, is Siem Reap's best-known landmark. But the city has plenty more to offer, such as hip cafes, bars and hotels.
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Charleston is the only U.S. city represented in T+L's overall list, and repeatedly appears on its America's Favorite Cities lists. It's been applauded for its beautiful, jasmine-fringed neighborhoods and historic battlegrounds.
2. Charleston, South Carolina —
Charleston is the only U.S. city represented in T+L's overall list, and repeatedly appears on its America's Favorite Cities lists. It's been applauded for its beautiful, jasmine-fringed neighborhoods and historic battlegrounds.
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For more than 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. It tops the T+L list of the world's best cities for the second year in a row. For more of Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best Awards, which cover everything from hotels to airports, click here: <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelandleisure.com%2Fworlds-best%3Fxid%3DPS_CNNI" target="_blank" target="_blank">www.travelandleisure.com</a>
1. Kyoto, Japan —
For more than 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. It tops the T+L list of the world's best cities for the second year in a row. For more of Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best Awards, which cover everything from hotels to airports, click here: www.travelandleisure.com
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