Ranking the 30 Most-Visited Cities in the World

Charming Vienna is home to some of the world's most renowned architecture, which tourists can see up close at imperial palaces like the Hofburg and Schonbrunn. The city is also home to more than 100 art museums. According to market research firm Euromonitor International, Vienna was visited by an estimated 6 million international tourists* in 2017.

*Euromonitor International's visitor numbers based on international arrivals that spend 24 hours or more in a city based on part-year data for 2017 projected to the year-end.

The Turkish resort city of Antalya is celebrated for its stunning beaches, turquoise waters and captivating culture. Antalya also is the country's fastest-growing city and an increasingly popular destination among foreigners. More than 6.4 million international visitors experienced the city last year, based on Euromonitor International projections.

Despite officials proposing raised tourist taxes in hopes of turning away budget travelers and appealing to more lucrative visitors, Amsterdam remains a premier destination for travelers from all over. The Dutch capital welcomed an estimated 6.5 million international tourists last year.

A hotbed for fashion and design, Italy's second-largest city is experiencing steady growth in terms of international visitation. Milan hosted approximately 6.8 million foreign tourists in 2017, a 2 percent rise from the previous year.

Sin City is constantly evolving and adding new attractions-including ziplines above The Strip-to keep travelers coming back, so it should come as no surprise it's among the most-visited cities in the world. Las Vegas is forecasted to host more than 7 million international visitors by 2020.

The number of international tourists visiting Shanghai each year pales in comparison to those who call it home: China's biggest city is also the world's most populous at some 24 million residents. Euromonitor International estimates it hosted 7.2 million foreign travelers last year and projects it will close in on 11 million by 2025.

The Thai coastal city of Pattaya has made the successful transformation from quaint fishing village to resort city as it continues to solidify its standing as one of the world's most popular destinations. Pattaya's international visitor count was projected to exceed 7.3 million in 2017.

Barcelona's popularity among world travelers has created headaches for locals and immense challenges for tourism officials. Nonetheless, inbound tourism continues to rise, with the city on pace to surpass 8 million international arrivals during the coming years.

Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai drew an estimated 8.8 million international travelers last year. India's largest city and the center of the Bollywood film industry is projected to top 11 million in just two years' time.

Roughly 900 miles northeast of Mumbai, Delhi is absolutely booming and poised to shoot up the most-visited city rankings in the years to come. Euromonitor International projected the city would see a 37.7 percent rise in international visitors during 2017, hosting a whopping 10.2 million.

Miami is the second-most visited city in the U.S. based on international arrivals. An estimated 8 million foreign visitors traveled to South Florida in 2017, and that figure is projected to rise to 10.8 million by 2025. The international port city's enviable climate, beautiful beaches and unparalleled nightlife make it a year-round tourist hotspot.

International arrivals to Islam's holiest city were expected to rise nearly 10 percent during 2017. The birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, Mecca is a sacred city that is only open to Muslims. Still, it was projected to host more than 8.7 million international visitors last year and is on pace to nearly double that figure by 2025.

Prague's inbound tourism isn't growing at quite the same clip as Mecca, but the history-filled Czech capital is expected to close in on 9.5 million international arrivals in 2020. Many of those visitors will tour Prague's famous Old Town Square.

The Chinese port city of Guangzhou was expected to top the 9 million mark for international arrivals in 2017, growing at a rate of 5.3 percent. Travelers passionate about architecture, theme parks and food will especially be drawn to Guangzhou, which is considered the home of traditional Chinese food.

Although political tensions have led to a decline in Chinese visitors, Seoul is expected to rebound in the years to come and is still firmly in the top 30 of the world's most-visited cities. Nonetheless, Euromonitor International projected international arrivals to drop nearly 15 percent during 2017.

Istanbul was also forecast to see a drop in international visitors last year but hosted more than 9.1 million foreign tourists in 2016. Notable landmarks and attractions frequented by visitors include Sultanahmet Square and the iconic Blue Mosque.

A popular shopping and foodie destination, Taipei was projected to welcome more than 9.3 million overseas visitors last year. Time and again, visitors are won over by the variety and breadth of Taipei's street-food scene.

Tokyo is likely to see its already-impressive annual international visitor count rise ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics. An estimated 9.7 million foreign travelers passed through the city during 2017. Those eyeing a 2018 trip will have to hurry though as the famous Tsukiji Fish Market is slated to be moved later this year.

Rome is unique among the world's most visited cities in that it boasts millenniums worth of art and culture. A perennial favorite for international travelers, the Italian capital attracted nearly 9.4 million tourists from outside the country in 2016 and is eyeing an increase of 1 million by the end of the decade.

A beach bum's dream destination, Phuket is home to dozens of gorgeous stretches of sand and sea, including Patong Beach. The Asian paradise hosted nearly 10.6 million international visitors in 2016 and an estimated 12 million during 2017.

Kuala Lumpur is yet another Asian city expected to record more than 20 million international visitors by the year 2025, according to Euromonitor International. The home of the Petronas Towers certainly has a lot to offer among its cultural landmarks, including Central Market.

Thrill seekers from across the globe are attracted to Shenzhen for its many amusement parks, including Window of the World featuring miniature versions of famous landmarks from around the world. The Chinese metropolis is closing in on 13 million annual international arrivals.

Unsurprisingly, New York is the most-visited city in the U.S. More than 12.6 million international tourists passed through the Big Apple in 2016 and an estimated 13.1 million arrived over the course of 2017, giving New York bragging rights once again.

Paris has proved resilient in overcoming recent terror attacks and other obstacles to remain among the world's most coveted tourist destinations. The City of Light was expected to host more than 14.2 million international visitors last year and shows no signs of slowing.

Dubai's visitor count is clearly heading in the right direction, with the luxury destination recording an estimated 16 million international arrivals in 2017 after reporting 14.8 million the previous year. The rise represents a growth rate of well over 7 percent.

Despite slipping into fifth, Macau has seen sizable growth in international tourist arrivals during recent years, welcoming nearly 16.3 million in 2017. The destination known for its massive casinos and malls is on pace to draw 27.9 million foreign visitors during 2025.

Another financial center drawing travelers from all parts of the globe, Singapore hosted more than 17.6 million international visitors last year for a 6.1 percent jump from 2016. The Asian city-state is projected to top 20 million arrivals by the end of the decade.

A destination chock-full of bucket-list sights and attractions, London's international visitor count exceeded 19.8 million in 2017. The city is eyeing 25.8 million by the year 2025, according to Euromonitor International. The surprisingly diverse city is also extremely kid-friendly.

Bangkok anticipated 9.5 percent growth in international arrivals in 2017, attracting an estimated 23.2 million foreign visitors last year to remain the world's second-most visited city. The Thai capital is appealing for many reasons but none bigger than its plethora of sacred sites and buzzing street life.

Hong Kong was projected to host nearly 25.7 million international visitors last year, and the global financial hub appears poised to hold down the top spot for the near future as Euromonitor International forecasts the city to record 31.2 million international arrivals by 2020 and 44 million by 2025.