Vlad the Impaler stated his claim to Bucharest in 1459. His citadel on the Dambovita was the first of flotillas of palaces, many of which still stand. Four subway lines and a modern bus network transport visitors and commuters. Nicknamed "Little Paris", Bucharest's elegant early 20th-century architecture shows French influences. Don't miss the Village Museum, Romanian Athenaeum and the Peasant Museum. You can't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world (after the Pentagon).
Râmnicu Vâlcea (also spelled Rîmnicu Vîlcea, Romanian pronunciation: [ˈrɨmniku ˈvɨlt͡ʃe̯a]) (population: 92,573) is the capital city of Vâlcea County, Romania (in the historical province of Oltenia).
Lazio (UK: /ˈlætsioʊ/, US: /ˈlɑːtsioʊ/; Italian: [ˈlatsjo]; Latin: Latium) is one of the 20 administrative regions of Italy. Situated in the central peninsular section of the country, it has almost 5.9 million inhabitants – making it the second most populated region of Italy (after Lombardy and just a little ahead of Campania) – and its GDP of more than 170 billion euros per annum means that it has the nation's second largest regional economy. The capital of Lazio is Rome, which is also Italy's capital and the country's largest city.
Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.
Krasnodar is home to one of the only surviving hyperboloid towers designed by Vladimir Shukhov, who was one of Russia’s most important structural engineers. The steel lattice structure is a cool contrast to the surrounding old world cathedrals and colorful arboretums. Krasnodar has several museums, concert halls and theaters, plus the largest splash fountain in Europe.
Skåne County (Swedish: Skåne län), sometimes referred to as Scania County in English, is the southernmost county or län, of Sweden, basically corresponding to the traditional province Skåne. It borders the counties of Halland, Kronoberg and Blekinge. The seat of residence for the Skåne Governor is the city of Malmö. The headquarters of Skåne Regional Council is the town of Kristianstad.
Discover the best top things to do in Vernon, France including Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon, Maison du Temps Jadis, Collegiale Notre Dame, Archives Tower, Hotel de Ville, Chateau des Tourelles, Office de Tourisme des Portes de l'Eure, Collegiale Notre-Dame de Vernon.
Discover the best top things to do in Ayr, Australia including Burdekin Visitor Information Centre, Stardust Drive In Movie Theatre, Yongala Dive, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr Nature Display, Brandon's Travel.
Known primarily as the only place in the U.S. that manufactures Corvettes and for the large ancient cavern that sits in the center of the city, Bowling Green has built a thriving tourist business on cars and caves. At the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, visitors can see the step-by-step production of America's favorite sports car. The Corvette Museum includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, that were designed but never manufactured, among other Corvette memorabilia. To view awesome creations made by nature head to the Lost River Valley and Cave. Take the underground boat tour, on the shortest deep river in the world, to see a land formation that is more than 10,000 years old and has been used as shelter by Native Americans and Civil War soldiers. Though Bowling Green never officially left the Union, it's home to a number of historic war landmarks, exquisite old homes and remarkable buildings that can be visited on foot or by car during a leisurely drive through this beautiful part of the country.
Discover the best top things to do in Sao Miguel, Portugal including Azorean Active Blueberry, Priolo Environmental Center, Observatorio Vulcanologico e Geotermico dos Acores, Santana Astronomical Observatory, Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores, Poca Da Dona Beija, Museu Casa do Arcano, Museu Carlos Machado, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, Igreja de Sao Jose.
Chester is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,154 at the 2010 census.
Discover the best top things to do in Picardy, France including Eglise Sainte Madeleine, Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, Eglise Notre-Dame de La Neuville de Corbie, Basilique de Saint-Quentin, Noyon Cathedral and Library, Eglise Saint-Jacques, Cathedrale Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais, Eglise Saint Etienne, Saint Vulfran Collegiate Church.
Dubuque /dəˈbjuːk/ ( listen) is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2013, its population was 58,253, making it the tenth-largest city in the state.
Hunstanton (locally /ˈhʌnstən/ ( listen) HUN-stən) is a seaside town in Norfolk, England. It had a population of 4,229 at the 2011 Census, It faces west across The Wash, making it one of the few places on the east coast where the sun can be seen setting over the sea.
Discover the best top things to do in Cumberland Valley, United States including Cumberland County Historical Society, Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Village Artisans Gallery, Conference Center at Shippensburg University, Castlerigg Wine Shop, Escape Games Live, Brittle Bark, Trindle Bowl, United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), West Shore Movie Theater.
Lynchburg, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has had a prosperous history, serving as a center of trade, the home of numerous notable personages, and the site of the official end of the Civil War. Visit Appomattox Court House, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The house and gardens of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer, the landmarked Old City Cemetery and Thomas Jefferson's retreat at Poplar Forest are also open for tours.
Discover the best top things to do in Oyabe, Japan including Budokan Martial Art Gym (Shudo-kan), Higashikanda Nursery School, Kitakanda Nursery School, Otani Junior High School, Oyabe City Cycling Terminal, Kanda Elementary School, Kitakanda Community Center, Hanyuu Community Center, Hanyuu Nursery School Building, Isurugi Junior High School.
Shiojiri is a city located in central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 66,801 and a population density of 230 persons per km². Its total area was 289.98 square kilometres.
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