The city of Sibiu was included among the top 5 best European tourist destinations, obtaining over 15,000 more votes than in last year’s competition.
In January, the city of Sibiu was nominated, for the second consecutive year, on the list of the top 20 European tourist destinations by the European Best Destinations Association, with the competition to establish the ranking taking place between January 20 and February 10.
Thus, following the vote, Sibiu ranked 5th with 45,699 votes from 192 countries worldwide.
Over 60% of the votes cast for Sibiu came from outside Romania, which indicates good international visibility for the city.
Thus, Sibiu will hold the title of European Best Destination in 2021 as well, alongside recognized tourist cities in Europe: Rome, Florence, Paris, Vienna, Capri, the Canary Islands, the Dordogne Valley, Kefalonia, Braga, or Kotor.
Sibiu will be promoted throughout the year in tourism publications such as Forbes, CondeNastTraveler, Vogue, Travel+Leisure, Huffpost, Euronews, Lonely Planet, El Mundo, Daily Mail, and others. The first four places in the ranking are occupied by Braga (Portugal), Rome (Italy), Cavtat (Croatia), and Florence (Italy).
Frequently Asked Questions
What rank did Sibiu achieve in the European destinations top?Sibiu ranked 5th among the best European tourist destinations for 2021, surpassing its performance from the previous year.
How many votes did Sibiu receive?The city received 45,699 votes from 192 countries, with over 60% of these votes coming from outside Romania.
Which publications will promote Sibiu?Sibiu will be featured in major international media outlets including Forbes, CondeNastTraveler, Vogue, and Lonely Planet.