How we calculate attraction scores

The final score is a weighted sum of five factors. Each factor is rated on a 0–100 scale, based on hard facts (hours, price, access, infrastructure) plus editorial judgement.

• Wow factor — 35%. How unique the experience is: scale, views, architecture, emotional payoff. The largest weight — this is what separates a top pick from a filler stop.
• Value — 20%. Time and money against the experience delivered. An expensive ticket for a short visit with no alternative loses points; a free or cheap site with a substantial route gains them.
• Logistics — 15%. Metro / bus access, queues, parking, advance-booking requirements. A site that's a short walk from a metro station scores highest.
• Seasonal fit — 15%. How well the site suits the current season: heat, rain, opening schedule. A winter beach or a multi-hour summer outdoor walk loses points.
• Flexibility — 15%. How many trip scenarios the site fits: family, couples, solo, short layovers, bad weather. Narrowly specialised sites score lower here.

Final = round(Wow × 0.35 + Value × 0.20 + Logistics × 0.15 + Seasonal × 0.15 + Flexibility × 0.15)

• 90+ — Top pick. Do not skip. A reason to come to the city in the first place.
• 80–89 — Recommended. Strong addition that will improve most itineraries.
• 70–79 — Worth it. Worth a slot if time allows and the topic interests you.
• Below 70 — Situational. Fits specific conditions: weather, group profile, niche interest.

Scores are set by the editorial team — a destination expert (resident or frequent visitor) and a fact-checking editor. Ratings rest on personal visits, cross-checks against official sources (museum sites, GetYourGuide, Tiqets, transport authorities), and the formula. The score is sealed from ads: partners cannot pay to lift a number, and affiliate commissions do not influence the rating.

Prices, opening hours and logistics are reviewed quarterly, plus on any major change (new metro lines, renovations, seasonal closures). The score is recomputed whenever a source factor moves. The last verified date appears on every attraction page.

The score is a traveller's recommendation, not a scientific metric. It doesn't model individual interests (e.g. a professional interest in a specific architectural period), short-lived events (a one-week show), or pure personal taste. Always reconfirm with the official site before booking — we are not liable for changes after publication.