In Pics | Most welcoming cities on Earth in 2023

Here we take a look at the top 10 most welcoming cities on Earth, according to a list recently published by online travel agency, Booking.com.

Polignano a Mare located on the Adriatic Sea in Italy has topped the list of the 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'. Credit: Twitter/@corona

Taiwan's most renowned and popular travel destination, Hualien City, came in second. Credit: Instagram/@ling__jh

Third on the list was a resort town in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country, San Sebastian. Credit: Twitter/@spain

The fourth spot was secured by Dresden, Germany. Credit: Pexels/@saeedkhokhar

Klaipeda in Lithuania was ranked fifth on the 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth' survey conducted by Booking.com. Credit: Instagram/@willi.wdn_travel

UK's York ranked as the sixth most welcoming city on Earth, according to the list. Credit: Pexels/@Mike B

Ushuaia in Argentina took the seventh spot. Credit: Pexels/@Francisco Paez

Brazil's Porto De Galinhas stood eighth on the list. Credit: Instagram/@gabrielnafoto

The ninth position was taken by Mexico City which is globally known for its colonial architecture, iconic artwork, spicy cuisine, and rich cultural heritage. Credit: Pexels/@Bhargava Marripati

Australia’s Gold Coast rounded off the list. Credit: Instagram/@destinationgoldcoast