Each passing year brings with it new reasons to celebrate, and 2016 is no different, with the year marking several important anniversaries. Here are 10 destinations you should visit in 2016 while they celebrate important milestone moments from their history.

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1. Argentina: 200 Years of Independence

Argentina will be celebrating its 200th year of independence from Spanish rule this year because on July 9, 1816 the Argentine Declaration of Independence was signed at ). To mark the occasion, festivities and parades are expected in the capital, Buenos Aires, and visitors will be able to buy and taste a number of traditional dishes from vendors, including dulce de leche and carne asado. But even if you don’t want to join the crowds in the capital, Argentina is home to numerous beautiful sights that would make for excellent getaways, from (home to a colony of penguins) to .

2. America’s National Park Service: Centennial Anniversary

The National Park Service is on. Since its establishment, the national park service has , including monuments, battlefields, parks, lakeshores and seashores. Today, there are 408 sites under its care, such as Yosemite and Yellowstone. The park service is rolling out a variety of initiatives and events all year long to encourage visitors to visit these parks, including and the initiative.

3. Botswana: 50 Years of Independence

This September, will mark the 50th anniversary of its independence from British Colonial rule, when according to Lonely Planet. Since gaining independence in 1966, the country has remained a stable democracy and is a beautiful destination to explore, featuring rich wildlife and diverse landscapes that include the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. One park not to miss is , home to largest elephants in the world.

4. Valletta, Malta: 450th Anniversary

Malta’s capital city, Valletta, is , reports The New York Times. The UNESCO World Heritage site is a fortress city, renown for its stunning limestone buildings, its impressive bastions, its historical cathedral and its grand harbor. Started in 1566 by the Knights of St. John, the entire city , and is known as “.”

5. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota: 75th Anniversary

Mount Rushmore National Memorial will be celebrating its . Featuring the , carvers led by Gutzon Borglum worked for 14 years to complete the monument in 1941. Visitors can see the monument year-round, and the walk also features a half-mile walking trail and museum. In addition, there are .

6. Latvia: 25 Years of Independence

Latvia will be celebrating its from the Soviet Union in 2016, making it the perfect time to visit this beautiful country. Featuring stunning castles, dense forests and colorful historical cities, . Numerous castles and manor houses have been restored and transformed into unique inns and museums just in time for the anniversary as well, which is why Lonely Planet included the country on its “” list.

7. Dublin, Ireland: 100th Anniversary of Easter Rising

This year is 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in against British rule, a crucial step towards Irish independence a few years later. and As a result, there has never been a better time to explore Ireland’s capital city, a . To commemorate the historical event, The New York Times reports that the city , including an exhibition center at Richmond Barracks, a restored Regency-style courthouse, a new performance space at the National Concert Hall and an extensive refurbishment at the National Gallery of Ireland.

8. Barcelona, Spain: 90th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's Death

The is filled with stunning examples of Antoni Gaudí’s work, and . Visitors should be sure to check out the Gaudi Exhibition Center at the Museu Diocesà de Barcelona, visit the UNESCO World heritage site of Casa Vicens and see the - Gaudí’s most ambitious work - which is scheduled to be finally completed in 2026.

9. Natchez, Mississippi: 300th Anniversary

Originally a wooden palisade fort built by the French in 1716 on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, and it will be celebrating its . Today, the original Fort is part of the Natchez National Historical Park. Visitors will also be able to attend a number of events planned for .

10. England: 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death

Shakespeare, one of the best known writers in the world, is said to have died on April 23, 1616, making this year the 400th anniversary of his death. As a playwright and poet, he is , according to the Smithsonian Magazine. With the anniversary around the corner, there is no better time than now to head to , the town where he was both born and where he died. Visitors can tour the five houses linked to his life and see a show .

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