These 10 Iconic Cities Are First-Time Travelers’ Favorites

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If you’re about to embark on your very first worldly adventure, the likelihood that you’ll visit one of these 10 amazing cities is pretty high, according to new data from Booking.com.

The travel website recently surveyed more than 15,000 travelers and compiled a list of locales that are most often visited by first-time travelers. And we definitely agree that these popular picks make for great introductions to the world-wandering lifestyle. Newbie travelers will find no shortage of English speakers in these cities, making all of them extremely approachable. Each dynamic urban center also has a different flavor – probably just enough to get first-time travelers hooked on the act of exploring. Here’s how they stacked up.

10. Berlin, Germany

A view from above. Can you guess the area? #visit_berlin

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Lately a hipster haven, Berlin attracts artistic types and history buffs alike.

9. Zurich, Switzerland

The colours of a Zurich evening🌆, seen from #Lindenhof through @brianthio's cam📸. This superb vantage point is located on the city's old fortifications and gives you wonderful views on Zurich's Old Town and the river #Limmat. Best enjoyed during sunsets😉 | Thanks for sharing your moments with #VisitZurich.

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Zurich has access to the Swiss mountains and hundreds of years of charm tucked in between its alleyways.

8. Sydney, Australia

Instagram of the Day: Located in the centre of Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison encompasses 150 years of history. Used as a fishing spot, defence structure, navigational guide, tide gauge station, weather station, time marker and now a restaurant, event space, battery lawn and historic museum. Take your Sydney experience up a level, and view Fort Denison and the sights of the Harbour from a seaplane. #ilovesydney 📷 @ethanrohloffaerial

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The only non-European city to make the list, Sydney welcomes travelers with beautiful beaches and a laid-back culture.

7. Rome, Italy

So beautiful! #BuongiornoRoma Foto @marina.cleo, grazie! #GoodMorningRome #roma #rome #visitroma #visitrome #volgoroma #italian_places #yallersitalia #loves_madeinitaly #loves_lazio_ #romeitaly #ilmegliodiroma #whatitalyis #ig_italia #vivoroma #lazioisme #volgolazio

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The Eternal City boasts a seemingly unlimited number of historic sites as well as delicious Italian cuisine.

6. Venice, Italy

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The picturesque canals of Venice are a common bucket list entry and make for an unforgettable first trip.

5. Malaga, Spain

¿Cuándo vienes a la #CostadelSol? 😊#ViveCostadelSol #playa #landscape #CostadelSol #sea #sun #Málaga #paisaje #summer #beach #relax #Andalucía #sky #España #trip #Spain #verano #sol #viajes #placestovisit #holidays #photooftheday #tourism #travel #placestosee #beautiful #photography #lovingmalaga #photo

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The unofficial capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol, Malaga has the best of the Mediterranean: shopping, swimming and relaxing.

4. Vienna, Austria

Vienna's inner city ✨ Beautiful picture by @itsmeaalessia #vienna_austria #vienna #austria

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Ornate Vienna is metropolitan enough to please city-dwellers, but the ultra-livable city also has plenty of green spaces between its marble buildings.

3. London, United Kingdom

Bewitched by this beauty! Does London have you under its spell? 💖✨💖 [Photo: @philipp_pley] #visitlondon

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Any tourist would be thrilled to have an inaugural adventure in the land of royal castles, red phone booths and double-decker buses.

2. Barcelona, Spain

Art nouveau is just ❤️ And it's everywhere in Barcelona! Great pic by @antppe El modernismo es ❤️ ¡Y lo puedes encontrar por todos lados en Barcelona! Preciosa foto de @antppe

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Stylish Barcelona is packed with creative architecture, fascinating artwork and restaurants offering leisurely seafood dinners.

1. Paris, France

Hi, Paris!⠀ Thanks to @roryjmurdock for this amazing pic! // Merci à @roryjmurdock pour cette superbe photo !⠀✨🔝😍❤️👍 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⠀ Keep using #visitparis or @paris_tourisme to share your pictures of Paris and its region! // Continuez d'utiliser #visitparis ou @paris_tourisme pour partager vos clichés de Paris et sa région !⠀ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⠀ #visitparis #paris #parisian #toureiffel #view #beautiful #amazing #photooftheday #summer #été

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Whether you dream of sipping un cafe in Le Marais or window shopping in Montmartre, there’s something for everyone in the most popular first-time travel destination.