Salisbury has made into a top 10 world cities' list, chosen by travel guide Lonely Planet.

The cathedral city takes its place in among the best cities to visit in 2015, along with the likes of Washington DC, Milan and Toronto.

According to Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2015: "For too long travellers have considered Salisbury a short stop on the way to Stonehenge.

"But 2015 is set to be the year visitors linger in this quintessentially English city as Salisbury uncorks the champagne for the 800th anniversary of its greatest treasure, the Magna Carta."

The guide goes on: "The lightning rod for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, the neck-straining medieval masterpiece whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta.

"The cathedral itself boasts a clutch of superlatives, with the tallest spire in Britain, the world's oldest working clock and Britain's largest cloister."

Best in Travel 2015 contributor Tom Hall said: "We included Salisbury because it deserves to be recognised as one of the UK's most important destinations for travellers next year.

"Bursting with history, top class restaurants, atmospheric nightlife and a host of festivals planned for 2015, we believe Salisbury is a must-see for domestic and international travellers alike."

Salisbury featured seventh on the list of top cities beating Vienna and Toronto, while Washington DC was top.

The top 10 cities are:

1. Washington DC

2. El Chalten, Argentina

3. Milan

4. Zermatt, Switzerland

5. Valletta, Malta

6. Plovdiv, Bulgaria

7. SALISBURY

8. Vienna

9. Chennai, India

10. Toronto