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Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a monastery known for its catacombs lined with the burial chambers of Orthodox…
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Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a monastery known for its catacombs lined with the burial chambers of Orthodox…
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan, straddling the Ishim River in the north of the country. Along the left bank, the ultramodern, 97m-tall Bayterek…
Almaty is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997. Landmarks include the Central State Museum,…
San Juan is Puerto Rico's capital and largest city. Its widest beach fronts the Isla Verde resort strip, and is known for its bars and…
Cusco is in the Peruvian Andes. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall…
Quito is Ecuador's capital. It sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city,…
Santiago is Chile’s capital. It sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart…
Bogotá is Colombia’s high-altitude capital. La Candelaria, its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón. This area is also home…
Lima is the capital of Peru. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. The Plaza…
Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil. Known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Christ Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for…
São Paulo is among the world's most populous cities. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar…
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately buildings including Casa Rosada the balconied presidential palace. Other…
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart…
Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Its a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street…
Doha is the capital of Qatar. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. At Souq Waqif, a traditional market, vendors offer…
Taipei the capital of Taiwan. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and…
Tokyo is Japan’s capital. It mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for…
Osaka is on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. Its shogunate Osaka Castle has undergone…
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed…
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj…
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It focuses on oil exports and its commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers…
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait. The Grand Mosque is known for its vast interior and chandeliered dome. On the waterfront, Seif Palace features…
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. It is one of the oldest cities in the world having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. Beirut…
Tehran is the capital of Iran. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the…