1. Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is a well-known city in the history of classical music, thanks to the birth of one great composer. You all know him, Mozart. This year will be the 100th for the Salzburg Festival. It is one of the most famous and chic events in classical music, opera, and theater. Such an important date for the festival means a level of organization, entertainment program, exhibitions and everything else about it. So be ready for aesthetic pleasure in August 2020 and prepare the best suites and evening dresses.
2. Washington DC, USA
Another one hundred, this time brings us to the USA, Washington, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a specific date. We’re talking about the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution that changed the political game and allowed women to vote. To celebrate this turning point, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and other respectful organizations arrange special exhibitions related to this change in human rights. By the way, presidential rival 2020 is gonna start soon, and Washington will be in the heart of the storm. Last but not least reason to see the US capital is its total cultural, technology, and ecological renaissance.
3. Cairo, Egypt
Authorities of Egypt declared in 2018 that the world won’t see artifacts of Tutankhamun burial anywhere except Cairo. And if you’re keen on ancient wealth, you’re welcome to Grand Egyptian Museum. This year is a year of open doors to the biggest museum of Egyptian civilization in Giza. Maybe it is one more reason to visit this ancient place, enjoying the Red Sea, Pyramids, and the new International Sphinx Airport of Giza.
4. Galway, Ireland
One of two European Capitals of Culture 2020 is inviting you to have a great time in a long-term party of arts. Galway’s pubs offer live music, a friendly atmosphere of buskers’ performance, and all Irish stuff. But this year, streets and cultural organizations of Galway will definitely be overfilled. All-day and all night here festival activities prepared for tourists from the whole world won’t let locals relax for a minute.
5. Bonn, Germany
The central city of Western Germany until 1990 had lost its greatness when the Berlin wall was destroyed. But everything changes when it’s time for the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. A lot of actions reminding a great composer, including concerts with world-class orchestras and musicians, theme competitions, and exhibitions, are waiting for visitors. Please don’t forget about endless “home concerts” that can fill your ears with great music free of charge.
6. La Paz, Bolivia
One of the business cards of La Pas probably is “aboveground” – quickly developing cable-car system of social transport. Now it seems to be a trend of this city with 11 lines planned till the end of 2020. Maybe this trend or maybe uniting ideas makes all people living here feel well materially and morally. A city of the future is attracting more and more tourists every year. Join them!
7. Kochi, India
It’s not obligatory to be a large city to be a magnet to tourists, that’s what Kochi located in Kerala of Malabar Coast proved a short time ago. This city won a UN Champions of the Earth award for the first fully solar-powered airport in the world. A new big step in the renewable energy sphere is full of innovation. From the other side, this orthodox city is still keeping safe legacy and traditions of the past with boho cafes and intimate homestays. Instead of many words, one of the significant Asian festivals, Kochi-Muziris Biennale takes place here this year.
8. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver shows us how to combine urbanization with ecological prosperity. This city set between the Pacific Ocean and green tops of the North Shore brought Greenpeace to the world. Vancouver’s strategy of urban sustainability Greenest City 2020 Action Plan is working now with success. No doubt, you’ll join thousands of cyclers and walkers, get used to the fresh air of thousands of new trees in the greenest city and appreciate its renewed public transport city.
9. Dubai, UAE
One of the most technologically and commercially developed cities in the world invites people to see the future. One of the leading projects of Dubai is World Expo 2020. It is waiting for guests from almost 200 countries to share new ideas in mobility and stability of the world in tremendous well-designed pavilions. The eye-shaped construction of the museum of the future also opens this year to demonstrate the wonders of the new generation. Finally, the creative artificial archipelago “The World” allows you to try snow that never stops and to check an underwater dormitory.
10. Denver, USA
Mile High City enters into a new era of delicious food and development. Huge food halls, for instance, Milk Market, show us how it’s possible to combine food from American farms and meals from all over the world. Marvelous hotels are being built in the mountains surrounding Denver, changing the view of The Mile High City. As well as Theme and Water Park at Elitch Gardens with insane and colorful Meow Wolf’s Kaleidoscape is going to share an unforgettable ride to parents and children
