Basel is the global center of the pharmaceutical industry, but most travelers visit for the world-famous ART Basel festival, as well as the numerous art galleries, iconic architecture and museums.
New Delhi is the planned central district of India’s capital, laid out with broad avenues, formal gardens, government buildings, and prominent public landmarks. Designed around ceremonial spaces and tree-lined roads, it contrasts with the dense lanes and historic neighborhoods of Old Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, India Gate, and Kartavya Path form some of the district’s defining landmarks.
Orléans is a city on the Loire River in central France, where a historic urban center meets broad riverbanks and the landscapes of the Loire Valley. Its position on the river helped make it an important center for trade and transport, while today the quays provide space for walking and cycling. The old center contains a mixture of medieval streets, Renaissance buildings, and later architecture, with the Sainte-Croix Cathedral forming a prominent landmark.
The capital of Crete, Heraklion is a Greek port city and a popular stop on Mediterranean and Greek cruises. The city is an historical marvel, replete with archaeological wonders and remnants of the region's past. Highlights include the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Rocca a Mare Fortress, the Venetian Loggia, and just past the city limits, the Palace of Knossos.