Lalibela is the name of the township which King Lalibela, later canonized, ruled in the 12th century. At his command, eleven monolithic churches were hewn out of living rock. The churches are unique because they are not carved into rock but were freed from it entirely

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Volterra offers a captivating journey through time with its well-preserved medieval charm and Etruscan roots. The city's history is evident as you wander through its narrow, winding streets, flanked by ancient walls that date back to the Etruscan period. The Roman Theater, built in the 1st century AD, is a testament to the city's significance in antiquity and provides an evocative glimpse into Volterra’s storied past.

Also known as Canton, it is located adjacent to Hong Kong, an important industrial and trade center in South China.

Thanks to the implementation of a coastal highway in the 1980s and the government's subsequent infrastructure investments, Natal is now the largest city in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte. Visitors are drawn to its beautiful beaches, white sand dunes and a diverse cultural experience. The city also lays claim to having some of the cleanest air on the continent as well as the world's largest cashew tree, the Cajueiro de Pirangi, which produces roughly 70,000 nuts annually.

A series of gates surrounds the two centers of ancient, medieval Fez (sometimes spelled Fes). The principal axes link the center to the gates and a street surrounds the heart of the old city. The Kairouan quarter, which is longer, is crossed by an artery. Narrow, tortuous pedestrian streets, covered passages, stairs and numerous dead-ends make up the dense layout with few urban squares.