Porto is the second largest city in the country, situated alongside the Duoro river estuary in north Portugal. One of the oldest centers in Europe with a historic city center that is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site in 1996, Porto has a rich history that dates back to the 4th century to the time [...]
The Venice Of Poland – Wroclaw
Situated on the River Oder, former capital of Silesia and present capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship and a major city in southwest Poland, Wroclaw is one of the most urbane cities in the country. Established as a Bohemian stronghold in the 10th century, Wroclaw became a part of Bohemia, Poland, Austria, Germany or Prussia over [...]
A City Built Of White Volcanic Rock – Arequipa, Peru
Located in southern Peru and the capital of the Arequipa region is the second most densely populated city in Peru, Arequipa. The city is situated in the Andes Mountains with the snow-capped El Misti volcano towering over it. Arequipa is also known as “The White City” because of the white volcanic rock that was used [...]
The Secluded Coastal Town Of Kotor, Montenegro
Located in the Gulf of Kotor and the administrative center of Kotor Municipality is the picturesque town of Kotor. The secluded coastal town is surrounded by a majestic city wall, which was built by the Venetians, whose influence is largely visible in the town’s architectural infrastructure. Kotor has been recognized as the World Heritage Site [...]
The Well-Preserved Colonial City Of Morelia – Mexico
A city and municipality, Morelia is situated in the Guayangareo Valley in the north central part of the Michoacan state in central Mexico. Pre-Hispanic cultures were present in the valley with human settlements dating back to the 7th century, but a city developed only after the Spaniards arrived here in the 1520’s. A Spanish settlement [...]
A Natural Treasure – The Giant’s Causeway, Ireland
One of the most well known landmarks of Northern Ireland is the Giant’s Causeway, situated in County Antrim in the northeastern coast. Formed of 40,000 basalt columns interlocking to form a causeway, this natural wonder is a cause of volcanic eruption that took place millions of years ago. A UNESCO declared World Heritage Site in [...]
Avignon – The Picturesque Commune In Vaucluse, France
Avignon, a commune in the department of Vaucluse in southeastern France is located on the banks of the Rhone River. The scenic medieval town is surrounded by the well-preserved original fortified city walls while the city itself is famous for the Palais des Papes, which was home to the popes in the 14th and 15th [...]
A Strikingly Beautiful Capital – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The capital and the largest city in the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo is the oldest city to be continuously inhabited by European settlers in the Americas and also the first seat in the New World of the colonial Spanish rule. Bartholomew Columbus established the settlement here and called it La Nueva Isabella after the Queen [...]
The Undiscovered Gem of the Czech Republic – Olomouc
Situated in the eastern region of the Czech Republic, is the mesmerizing city of Olomouc in Moravia. Running along the Morava River and encompassed by the Haná Plain, Olomouc until 1641 had been the capital city of Moravia. It is the country’s fifth biggest city and the second largest and oldest historical preservation area after [...]
A Cultural Treasure – Paphos, Cyprus
In the southwest of Cyprus lies the charming coastal city of Paphos, capital of the Paphos District. 50 km west of Limassol, the largest port in the island country, Paphos lies along the Mediterranean coast with a highway connection to Limassol and with the country’s second largest airport, the Paphos International Airport. According to history [...]