Bordeaux (France)
Bordeaux, also known as "little Paris", surprisingly, is the biggest city in France by its occupied area. In 2017, it will be connected with the French capital by the new railroad LGV Sud-Oest, and it will reduce the time of the way Paris - Bordeaux to two hours. In one of the most beautiful cities in France tourists will be able to walk down the waterside promenade of the river Garonna, visit the old city park, botanical garden, and, of course, try the world's known Bordeaux wines.
Cape Town (South Africa)
One of the largest South African cities Cape Town is surrounded on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and on the other side by mountains. The most known one is Table Mountain which was included in the list "Seven new wonders of nature". It's pretty obvious that the reason of such name of the 1085m tall mountain became its flat top. Besides the nature sights in the African megapolis there are a lot of cultural ones. In the autumn of 2017 it will also become home to the new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, that will occupy territory of more than 9,000 square meters.
Los Angeles (USA)
Every year Los Angeles is visited by millions of tourists. A lot of them are eager to see Hollywood and dream to walk down the famous boulevard with the movie stars' names. However, many people came to the city for the sandy beaches and hot sun. Besides, in Los Angeles there are such interesting sights as the Griffith Observatory, "Coliseum" stadium, where in 1932 and 1984 the Olympic games took place, Aerospace and Scientific and Industrial Museums, African-American Museum and many other places.
Merida (Mexico)
The capital of the Mexican state Yucatan also got in the Lonely Planet's list. The number of daily working in Merida places with live music, dances and art-shows will surprise even the most versed tourist. In 2017, this city will become the cultural capital of the America's continent, and this will let it to hold a series of unique large-scale events.
Ohrid (Macedonia)
Pretty soon, some works, that will make the atmosphere of the Macedonian city worse, will start on the shores of the sky blue lake Ohrid. That's why Lonely Planet offers to visit Ohrid right now. The city's history extends back more than 2500 years. During this time, Ohrid was under the rule of the most different nations - from Romans to Serbs, and this reflected on the city's architecture.
Pistoia (Italy)
In 2017, Pistoia will become the cultural capital of Italy, and this will let the city to attract new tourists. Until then, Pistoia stays in the shadow of more famous Italian cities. A lot of tourists said it's undeserved, because here, there are a lot of pieces of art and architecture, as many as in Florence.
Seoul (South Korea)
The capital of the Republic of Korea already looks like a city from the futuristic Hollywood blockbusters. But the Korean government continues to make Seoul more ecological, attractive and comfortable for the megapolice's guests. For example, recently, the outdated highway has been demolished and the central park with the water transport has appeared in its place.
In 2017, the large project "Seul skygarden is planned to be finished. This project involves the 938m long highway's reconstruction; this highway is at the height of 17m. It is anticipated that this highway will become a place for the arboretum where there will be collected all types of the local flora.
Lisbon (Portugal)
The Portuguese capital is able to satisfy even the most demanding tourists. It is seemed that there is everything here - the sea and beaches, tasty and cheap food, countless art galleries and museums of the world significance. Anf in 2017, in the area of Alfama will be opened the Museum, dedicated to the history of Judaism in Portugal.
Portland (Oregon, USA)
The American city, located in the north state Oregon, never leaves no one indifferent. Combining all conveniences of the large modern megapolice, Portland stays one of the greenest cities of the USA. Besides, Portland is surrounded by mountains. And in the middle of the city there is a river Willamette.
Moscow (Russia)
In the nearest future, the Russian capital will be seriously transformed. In 2017, there will be held the Confederations Cup matches, and in 2018, there will be the football World Cup, that's why, today, all the Moscow government's forces are intended to elevate the megapolis.
The new airport Zhukovskii will be built in the capital; it will provide the maximum transport accessibility of the city. The Moscow central metro ring will solve the problems with the movement in the city. In addition, there are plans to open a stunning building of the museum and educational center of the Polytechnic Museum and Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2017 on the Sparrow Hills.
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