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The top 10 cities to travel to in 2018, according to Lonely Planet.

2017 is slowly coming to a close, which means it's time to start brainstorming your travel

plans for next year.

Lonely Planet just released its Best in Travel for 2018, a comprehensive guide that includes

the top 10 cities, countries, and regions to visit in the new year, as well as best

value destinations.

Below are Lonely Planet's picks for the top 10 cities to visit in 2018.

From the Italian cave city of Matera to the colorful Mexican town of Guanajuato, here

are the destinations that should make it onto your travel bucket list next year.

10: Oslo, Norway.

2018 is a great year to visit Norway's capital.

Not only is Oslo celebrating 50 years of marriage between their king and queen, the city's opera

house is also turning 10 years old.

That means there will be plenty of cultural events, as well as performances and concerts.

Architecture buffs will love this city; Oslo has seen numerous contemporary buildings spring

up in recent years.

9: Guanajuato, Mexico.

Guanajuato is both stunning and culturally relevant.

The former silver-mining town served as inspiration for the fictional Land of the Dead, a city

in the upcoming Pixar movie "Coco."

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of peaceful squares, narrow alleyways, and

brightly-colored buildings and churches that sit in a valley surrounded by mountains.

8: San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Juan has it all: pristine beaches, farm-to-table dining, vibrant nightlife, and a buzzing art

scene made up of galleries, museums, and murals that cover the city's walls.

Visitors can spend hours wandering through cobblestone alleyways framed by pastel-painted

buildings and luscious greenery.

The island was hit hard by hurricane Maria, but rebuilding efforts are underway.

7: Matera, Italy.

Extensive renovations have led to a renaissance for this 9,000 year old cave city in Southern

Italy.

Perched on a rocky outcrop, Matera is made up of stone dwellings and a maze of monasteries,

churches, and caves.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is still somewhat of a hidden gem, but that won't be the case

for long.

Hotels, restaurants, and bars are popping up in anticipation of Matera's designation

as the European Capital of Culture for 2019; all the more reason to plan your trip for

2018.

6: Antwerp, Belgium.

Antwerp is highlighting its roots and its copious examples of Baroque style with Antwerp

Baroque 2018, a celebration of architecture, art, and the city's most famous artist, Peter

Paul Rubens.

The celebration will bring together some of the most prominent Flemish masters of today.

The program includes everything from parades to exhibitions to streets art and concerts.

5: Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

You might not have heard of Kaohsiung, but this port city is teeming with activities.

For a true Taiwan experience, explore the Liuhe Night Market or take a ride on the modern

light-rail system.

The walkways and cafes dotting the banks of the Love River are perfect for strolls and

afternoon coffee.

Outdoorsy types can head to Xiaogang Shan Recreation Area for hiking and unparalleled

views of the Taiwan Strait from the new Eye of the Mountain Skywalk.

4: Hamburg, Germany.

Hamburg's new 790 million euro Elbphilharmonie concert hall is reason enough to visit this

northern Germany city in 2018.

The hall took years to complete, but its striking glass walls and contrasting brick bottom are

a sight to behold.

The hall is conveniently located the in HafenCity port area, which stretches along the Elbe

River and is home to riverfront bars, bustling nightlife, and much more.

3: Canberra, Australia.

There's a lot happening in Canberra this year.

For the first time ever, the capital city will host a Test cricket match between Australia

and Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval.

Canberra's Australian War Memorial will also host the 100-year anniversary of the World

War I armistice.

Outside of those events, the city is full of national landmarks, as well as plenty of

memorable cultural and gastronomic experiences.

2: Detroit, Michigan.

In recent years, Detroit has transformed from a heap of abandoned sites to a hip city that

boasts trendy galleries, hotels, distilleries, and bike shops.

There's a hockey and basketball arena downtown and three new parks that will help extend

the riverfront trail.

Plus, getting to all of Detroit's hotspots is easy thanks to the QLine streetcar.

1: Seville, Spain.

Seville - the capital of Spain's southern Andalucía region - has traded heavy traffic

for bicycles and trams in recent years, making it an enjoyable city to visit and get around.

The city is known for its beautiful Moorish architecture, and this year it's celebrating

the 400th anniversary of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a baroque painter and Seville native.

Seville is also hosting the 31st European Film Awards and will appear in the upcoming

season of "Game of Thrones."