TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice awards has named Istanbul as the top travel destination.
The list, which is based on users' reviews and ratings over 12 months, features Rome and London at the second and third position, respectively, CNN reported.
London has surpassed 2013's top two destinations Paris and New York , which dropped to 7th and 12th places respectively, while Beijing secured the fourth position followed Prague and Marrakech in Morocco.
TripAdvisor spokesman James Kay said that these awards are based on millions of reviews and ratings by travellers themselves and Istanbul's combination of wonderful culture, amazingly beautiful architecture and great shopping have appealed to people.
The top 25 Travelers' Choice global destinations are:
1. Istanbul, Turkey
2. Rome, Italy
3. London, England
4. Beijing, China
5. Prague, Czech Republic
6. Marrakech, Morocco
7. Paris, France
8. Hanoi, Vietnam (New)
9. Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. Shanghai, China
11. Berlin, Germany
12. New York City, New York
13. Florence, Italy
14. Buenos Aires, Argentina
15. Barcelona, Spain
16. St. Petersburg, Russia
17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (New)
18. Chicago, Illinois
19. Cape Town, South Africa
20. Bangkok, Thailand
21. Budapest, Hungary (New)
22. Sydney, Australia
23. Lisbon, Portugal (New)
24. Chiang Mai, Thailand
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