Athens was considered the second Best European Destination for 2016. Twenty selected destinations had competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2016. Voting ended on February 10 and after more than 288,000 votes, Zadar in Croatia was elected Best European Destination 2016 and won the prestigious title.

From the iconic Acropolis, rising above the city, to charming up and coming neighborhoods and contemporary art galleries, the city of Classic Marathon and Olympic Games is a majestically quirky clash of past and present”, a brief description of Athens reads, posted on the European Best Destinations’ website. One of the world’s oldest cities with a recorded history of 3,500 years, the Greek capital is constantly undergoing urban renewals to keep up with the evolution of time. Athens lives up to all the hype!

Top 10 European best destinations 2016

Zadar
Athens
Plovdiv
Nantes
The Azores Islands
Paris
Novi Sad
Brussels
Kotor
Milan