Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated city. It is located on a bay on the island of Luzon. Here, Spanish colonial architecture mixes with modern high-rises. Intramuros, a walled neighborhood from the colonial era, forms the core of the old city. There you will find the 16th century baroque church of …
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. The high-altitude, densely populated metropolis is known for the Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish Conquistadors, and the Palacio Nacional with historic murals by Diego Rivera. All these sights are located at or near the spacious main square Plaza …
London, the capital of England and Great Britain, is a modern city whose roots go back to the time of the Roman Empire. In its center are the imposing Houses of Parliament, the legendary clock tower “Big Ben” and Westminster Abbey, coronation site of the British monarchs. On the other bank of the Thames is …
Dresden is the state capital of Saxony. The much-visited city lies on the Elbe River, which previously made its way through Saxon Switzerland. The city is world-famous for its beautiful baroque architecture. The Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) was rebuilt in 2005, along the Zwinger, the Semper Opera House, and the Brühl Terrace, but also …
Let us talk about the world’s largest metropolitan areas in this article. We want to speak about major cities including their surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Rank Name million inhabitants Area in km² Inhabitants per km² Country Continent 1 Tokyo 39,105 8.231 4.751 Japan Asia 2 Jakarta 35,362 3.541 9.988 Indonesia Asia 3 Delhi 31,870 2.233 14.275 India …
Chongqing is a sprawling city at the confluence of the Yangtze River (Yangtze for short) and Jialing River in southwest China. In the city center, the Great Hall of the People with a dome rises above the People’s Square, which is a pedestrian zone. On the other side of the square is the Three Gorges …
Istanbul is an important Turkish city on the Bosphorus, located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. The old city reflects the cultural influences of numerous empires that have ruled over the city over time. Chariot races were held in the open-air Roman Hippodrome in the Sultanahmet neighborhood for several centuries. Egyptian obelisks are also …
Dongguan is a district-free city in the Chinese province of Guangdong. The city is part of the fast-growing Pearl River Delta metropolitan region. Dongguan is located east of the Pearl River at its mouth into the China Sea between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. To the east and northeast, it borders the district-free city of Huizhou. In …
Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert of the US state of Nevada is a popular tourist destination known for its lively nightlife with casinos and other entertainment open around the clock. The main street and lifeline of the city is the almost 6.5 km long so-called Strip. Along this boulevard are numerous themed hotels with …
Vancouver, a bustling seaport on the west coast in British Columbia, is one of Canada’s most densely populated and ethnically diverse cities. A popular movie set, it is surrounded by mountains and also boasts a thriving arts, theater and music scene. The Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the …