Top 10 cities most-crowded with tourists revealed – and London doesn’t make the cut | Travel News | Travel

The top 10 cities bustling with tourists have been revealed and surprisingly London has failed to make it to the list. Paris has made it to the top of the list with its rich history, cultural heritage, and romantic ambiance.

The data analysed by Deluxe Holiday Homes found that France’s capital is the most crowded with holidaymakers.

The company assessed the data on the basis of the visitors, city population, and geographical areas in km².

The primary focus of the analysis was to rank cities based on visitor density per square kilometre. Each city’s unique appeal was added to provide qualitative insights into tourist destinations.

Paris ranks 1st on the list of the most visited cities with 351K visitors per km² annually.

The French capital attracts tourists not just with its high visitor density but also for its art, history, and gastronomy. The city’s high visitor-to-population ratio of 17 shows visitors’ attraction.

The city is home to numerous world-famous landmarks and architectural marvels. The Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of France, offers breathtaking views of the city from its observation decks.

The Notre-Dame Cathedral, with its stunning Gothic architecture, is a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship, despite the damage it sustained in a fire in 2019.

Other notable landmarks include the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces, and the Arc de Triomphe, located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.

The second spot is secured by ‌Bern with 85K visitors per km² annually.

The capital of Switzerland is the smallest and the least populated city on the list, but has the highest visitor-to-population ratio of 3297 percent.

This is the most extreme example of a small city’s population being outnumbered by its tourists.

With 81K visitors per km², Chicago is the third most visited city.

Tourists are drawn to Chicago not only for its architecture but also for its rich culture, jazz music and arts, making it a highlight of American cultural experiences.

Chicago is renowned for its stunning architecture, featuring a mix of historic landmarks and modern skyscrapers. The city’s skyline, dominated by iconic structures such as the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) and the John Hancock Center, is one of the most recognisable in the world.

Architectural highlights include the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the sleek and modern Aqua Tower, and the historic Wrigley Building.