20 selected destinations competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2015. After a three weeks’ period of online voting, Bordeaux is elected the Best European Destination 2015 and won this prestigious title. Lisbon and Athens complete the best 3 destinations in Europe.

As mentioned in europeanbestdestinations.com, Athens is considered the cradle of western civilization. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments – a rare historical palimpsest, evident everywhere in the city. The contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multi-cultural 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.

Valetta, Riga, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Innsbruck, Milan, Brussels, Vienna, Rome, Barcelone, Istanbul and Madrid are the next best destinations for a holiday or city-trip in 2015. In total 244,696 voters made their choice and influenced the result.

See the list with the top 10 European destinations:

1. BORDEAUX

2. LISBON

3. ATHENS

4. VALLETTA (MALTA)

5. RIGA

6. ZAGREB

7. LJUBLJANA

8. INNSBRUCK

9. MILAN

10. BRUSSELS

Source: Europeanbestdestinations.com