It is in the summer that it becomes clear which cities can boast the greatest interest from tourists. Dubrovnik is one of the most crowded. According to the latest study, there are as many as 36 tourists per resident.
When planning a vacation, it is worth knowing not only what attractions the chosen place offers. No less important is also its popularity among tourists. Because if we dream of visiting medieval architecture alone, Dubrovnik is not the best choice. Why?
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The city called a historical pearl Croatia is the most popular tourist destination not only in this country but also in Europe. As indicated by the latest research by the British platform Holidu, There are as many as 36 tourists per inhabitant. The city does not attract visitors with beaches. There are few of those in Dubrovnik. The magnet is the extraordinary architecture and monuments. Especially the old town, which has been entered in its entirety on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Where else do tourists go in droves?
Venice – 21 tourists per capita – placed on the UNESCO List of Cities in Danger, in order to stop the influx of visitors, it introduced a tourist tax. The Belgian city, Bruges – with the same result – hasn't done it yet.
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The top five cities most visited by tourists also included: Rhodes on the island of Rhodes (21 tourists per capita) and Reykjavik. Capital Icelandis fast becoming one of the most popular destinations in Europe, with 16 tourists for every resident.
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The most crowded tourist cities in Europe also include: Heraklion with 13 tourists per capita and Amsterdamwhere there are 12 guests per resident. The top ten of the list is closed by Dublin and Tallinwith 11 and 10 tourists per capita, respectively.
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