Everyone knows Paris is a magnificent city. It’s no secret that Prague is worth a visit, and that you’ll have a wonderful time in Berlin.

But according to Condé Nast Traveler (CNT), the best city to visit in Europe right now is Valletta, Malta.

Every year, CNT invites its readers to vote for their favorite travel destinations, compiling the responses into an overall satisfaction score – essentially, the percentage of respondents who had a good time in a given destination.

The magazine surveys around 500,000 people, meaning a destination must appeal to a large and diverse group of travelers to receive a high score.

Valletta, Malta topped the list with an impressive 97.3% approval rating. Known for its stunning golden architecture and warm weather, this city offers an underrated alternative to other Mediterranean destinations like southern Italy or the Canary Islands.

Oslo came in second with a score of 94.4, followed by Vienna, which maintained its third place spot from last year – no surprise for such an iconic city.

The top 20 best cities to visit in Europe according to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards:

1. Valletta, Malta
2. Oslo, Norway
3. Vienna, Austria
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Madrid, Spain
6. Munich, Germany
7. Lisbon, Portugal
8. Stockholm, Sweden
9. San Sebastian, Spain
10. Palma, Spain
11. Florence, Italy
12. Athens, Greece
13. Rome, Italy
14. Paris, France
15. Marseille, France
16. Reykjavik, Iceland
17. Porto, Portugal
18. Venice, Italy
19. Budapest, Hungary
20. Prague, Czech Republic

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