Rawalpindi, commonly known as Pindi, is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Rawalpindi is adjacent to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the “twin cities” on account of strong social and economic links between the cities. Rawalpindi is located on the Pothohar Plateau, known for its ancient Buddhist […]
Rome is the capital city and a special commune of Italy. Rome also serves as the capital of the Lazio region. With 2,872,800 residents in 1,285 km², it is also the country’s most populated commune. It is the fourth most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. Rome was built on […]
Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and […]
Quezon City is located on the Guadalupe Plateau, just northeast of Manila, in the Philippines. Quezon Memorial Circle, in the city centre, is dominated by an art deco–style memorial to former President Manuel L. Quezon. The surrounding gardens contain playgrounds, fountains and the World Peace Bell monument. Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Centre is a […]
Qiqihar is the second-largest city in the Heilongjiang province of China, located in the west-central part of the province. The built-up area made up of Longsha, Tiefeng and Jianhua districts had 979,517 inhabitants, while the total population of the prefecture-level city was 5,367,003 at the 2010 census. It is about 146 m above sea level […]
Puning is a county-level city in the municipal region of Jieyang, in the southeast of Guangdong Province. It is situated north of the delta of the Han River, which flows throughout the city. The Chaozhou territory is mountainous. In particular, the nearby Phoenix Mountain’s peak is 1497 meters above sea level. The main nearby rivers […]
Puebla is a city in east-central Mexico, southeast of Mexico City. It’s known for its culinary history, colonial architecture and pottery. The painted Talavera tiles adorning numerous buildings are locally produced. The Renaissance-era Puebla Cathedral has tall bell towers and overlooks the central square, the Zócalo. Museo Amparo offers an extensive display of pre-Hispanic art, […]
Preston is a city in Lancashire, northern England. Collections at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery include fine and decorative arts and archaeology. The Guild Wheel walking and cycling path run through Avenham and Miller Parks, beside the River Ribble. To the west, Ribble Steam Railway offers rides on restored trains and a hands-on museum. […]
Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city, sits on the Gulf of Gonâve. The Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien honours the nation’s history and founding fathers. The Iron Market, a large 1891 covered bazaar, has produce and handicraft vendors. Nearby is the immense Notre Dame de l’Assomption Cathedral, reduced to a ruin by a 2010 earthquake. Colourful gingerbread-style […]
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mount Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. The Perth Cultural Centre houses the state ballet and opera companies and occupies its own central precinct, […]
Patna is an ancient city that sprawls along the south bank of the Ganges River in Bihar, northeast India. The state capital, it’s home to Bihar Museum, a contemporary landmark exhibiting bronze sculptures and old coins from the region. Nearby, Indo-Saracenic–style Patna Museum displays a casket believed to contain the Buddha’s ashes. Close to the […]
Ningbo, a major port and industrial hub in east China’s Zhejiang province lies south of Shanghai on Hangzhou Bay. It’s home to the 1516 landmark Tian Yi Ge, one of the country’s oldest libraries. Exhibiting regional artefacts dating to the Neolithic Hemudu culture, Ningbo Museum is renowned for its nature-inspired architectural design. Tianyi Square, featuring […]
