Top 10 cities to discover while traveling in 2013

From San Francisco to Amsterdam via Hyderabad

1- San Francisco, United States

San Francisco is worth a detour in 2013, especially for the America's Cup regatta, held in the city. For the occasion, the seafront will be renovated and many shops will open. Take the opportunity to stroll on the Golden Gate, the famous red suspension bridge, and to take a trip to the Alcatraz prison.

2- Amsterdam, Netherlands

2013 will mark several anniversaries in the Dutch capital. It will be the 400 years of the canals, the 160 years of the birth of Van Gogh and the 40 years of the museum dedicated to him ... Other major dates will also be commemorated next year in Amsterdam, with exhibitions, concerts and animations of all kinds. Take the opportunity to visit the Red Light District and the Anne Franck Museum.

3- Hyderabad, Inde

Next year, tourists will be able to discover the royal treasures, until then scattered around the country or looted. Renovations of luxurious buildings have been undertaken recently, creating new high-end resorts. This is the case of the Falaknuma Palace, rated seven stars. Take the opportunity to discover the Chowmahalla Palace and the Purani Haveli, which houses a museum dedicated to the last Nizam (sovereign).

4- Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Capital of culture in the United Kingdom in 2013, the destination will be punctuated by many events. The city's 400-year-old fortifications will be celebrated with an oratorio by Irish poet Paul Muldoon and composer Mark Anthony Turnage. Take the opportunity to discover the twelve paintings that tell the tumultuous history of the destination, encrusted on the facades of the houses of Rossville Street.

5- Beijing, China

2013 is the year to discover Beijing. Or rather Beijing as it should be called now. For the guide, the Chinese capital, in full change, could show another face very soon. So now or never is the time to discover its typical charms. Take the opportunity to explore Tian'anmen Square and the Great Wall of China.

6- Christchurch, New Zealand

Second largest city in New Zealand, Christchurch is in the process of reconstruction after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Nothing better than to discover this rebirth and renewal of neighborhoods. Take the opportunity to visit the 700-seat cardboard cathedral by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, intended to temporarily replace the stone one.

7- Hobart, Australia

A city in full revival, Hobart is banking on culture in 2013. The MONA Museum, Australia's largest private museum, recently opened, will partner with the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) to unveil the Theater of the World exhibition . The TMAG will be renovated for the occasion and will unveil rooms previously closed to the public. Take the opportunity to discover the history of the city and in particular its prison for women, Female Factory.

8- Montreal, Canada

Trendy destination par excellence, Montreal will attract visitors to several events next year. It will inaugurate an urban beach in the image of Paris Plages, will host its Grévin museum and will serve as a filming location for Steven Spielberg's next film, Robopocalypse. Take the opportunity to discover Mount Royal, the hill that gives the city its name, and Lake Saint Laurent.

9- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

It is the booming sub-Saharan destination. The city of Addis Ababa is home to museums and remains that make it unmissable. At the National Museum, tourists can admire Lucy, the oldest woman in the world. Take the opportunity to discover the ethnological museum housed in the former palace of Haile Selassie.

10- Puerto Iguazu, Argentine

Voted natural wonders in the world, the Iguazu Falls are a sight to behold, especially in Argentina. Tourists will appreciate the place for its relationship with nature, without neglecting comfort and luxury. The Iguazu Grande and the Sheraton Iguazu bear witness to this desire to attract demanding vacationers. Take the opportunity to discover in May the Iguazu in Concierto (Iguazu in concerts), which brings together classical orchestras.

You can find these destinations in Lonely Planet's The Best of 2013 guide - The latest trends and the best destinations - Released in November 2012 - 12,90 euros