The 10 best places to visit in Europe this year, according to Lonely Planet

Summer is finally here, which means it's a great time to take that long vacation you've been looking forward to all winter.

If you can't decide where to go, here's a great place to start: Lonely Planet just released their annual Best in Europe list.

The list was curated by LP's European travel editors and writers, who chose their must-see destinations. Those were then rated by a panel of judges based on criteria such as wow factor, topicality, and timeliness.

Keep scrolling to see this year's hot spots. Happy traveling!