Madrid is the capital of Spain and with more than 3 million inhabitants it is the third largest city in the European Union. Madrid was founded in the 9th century and is today the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Madrid offers a…
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Aurangabad is a city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra and has more than 1 million inhabitants. The city was founded in 1610 under the name Kharki by the Ethiopian general, politician and engineer Malik Ambar. Between 1682 and his death in 1707, the…
Polonnaruwa is located in the northern central province of Sri Lanka. After the fall of Anuradhapura in 993, the city became the capital of the country. Today it is a fantastic UNESCO listed archaeological park with impressive dagobas, temples and Buddha statues. The majority of…
Kotor is an old Mediterranean port city at the southeastern end of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city and its bay surrounded by rugged cliffs are the most visited tourist region of Montenegro. Kotor’s medieval old town is probably the biggest attraction for…
Esfahan is one of the biggest and most beautiful cities in Iran. Around 1.8 million people are living in the city. Despite the sea of modern houses, Esfahan offers outstanding buildings from a glorious past, which still shine today in unaltered beauty. It’s not without…
With more than 1 million inhabitants Shiraz is the fifth biggest city in Iran. It was the capital of Iran under the Zand dynasty for 32 years. The city is famous for being a cultural and literary centre with a rich architectural and historical heritage.…
Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities in the world, is the capital of Israel and a holy city to Christianity, Islam and Judaism, as it is the home of sanctuaries of those three religions. It is one of the cities that has changed the most during…
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities i’ve ever visited. With its 13 million inhabitants it’s one of the biggest city in the world. Many different districts and the mix of tradition and modernity make it a fun city to explore. You need at…
The Republic of Bolivia, named after Simon Bolivar, is a landlocked country on the South American continent bordering Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Often referred to as the mosaic of the earth, Bolivia unites various geographic and climatic characteristics. In the west travelers will find snow-capped…
Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but also one of the most diverse ones. The contrast between the Andes, glacier-covered volcanic giants, Amazon basins and miles of sandy beaches could not be greater. Many travelers are coming to Ecuador to visit the…