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A 100 Year Old Window to Another New York City

T hese beautiful and educational late 19th and early 20th century photos of New York city were released recently by the NYC municipal archives, along with an astounding 800,000 others .

Discover Germany’s First City: The Beautiful City of Trier

In Germany, the largest of the vast countries on the European continent, there are quite a few of large and famous cities, such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt and more, but none of these respectable cities can steal the crown and title of "the first city in the country" from the small, picturesque

Tired of Touring the Same Cities? Check Out THESE Pearls!

These towns and cities are smaller than the respective capitals or major cities of their countries, however that doesn't mean they're any less worthy of a visit. Here are 12 destinations that may not be immediately obvious: Click on images to enlarge 1.

15 Cities That Make for Authentic European Vacation Spots

The city is hidden in a valley located between evergreen mountains, and it is the perfect place for those looking for an old city resort that holds many secrets.

The 12 Most Beautiful Cities in Denmark

Svendborg Close to a beautiful harbor, full of polished yachts alongside old fishing boats, the town of Svendborg is located on a charming fjord, also the gateway to the archipelago of Denmark's third largest island - Finn Island.

14 Cities That Look Their Best in the Wintertime

To get the most of the festive atmosphere, visit Petite France, the oldest area in the historic part of the city, where dozens of market stalls crop up among the old half-timbered houses. 2.

What a Beautiful City Budapest Is!

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. The city covers an area of 525 square kilometers (202.7 sq mi) within the city limits.

Welcome to the Ancient and Secret City of Petra...

In Arabic it is called: "Al-batra ") is a historical and archeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an, that is famous for its rock-cut architecture. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone, out of which it is carved.

UNESCO Thinks These are the Best Designed Cities!

Berlin, Germany Once a city divided by a wall, Berlin is now home to over 2,400 design companies. Local companies focus on green technologies and designs, and the city itself promotes a healthy lifestyle of its residents. 8.

What Are the Biggest Cities in the World?

Do you feel like you live in an overcrowded city? Well, if you don't live in one of the following 20, you don't know what crowded means! We've gathered the 20 most crowded cities in the world, with #20 already boasting 12 million souls. Here are the biggest urban centers on earth...

These City Landscapes Are Simply Mesmerizing!

Enjoy 20 extremely beautiful photos of some gorgeous cities. 1. San Francisco Bathed in Golden Light wonteatyourcat 2. An urban jungle in Taipei, Taiwan ManiaforBeatles 3. Groningen, North Holland psylocybine 4. London, United Kingdom Chesh_van 5. Lhasa, Tibet Blvckshi63 6.

London Is A City of Many Secrets...

Is there a city more famous? There have been settlements in the area of London for more than 6000 years, according to archeologists, and its own historic roots are stuck deep within the soil of history.

A City Stops to Honor a Sick Child's Wish!

Miles Scott is a 5 year old child from San Francisco that has been battling leukemia ever since he was one years old. The little batman fan was give the opportunity to star in his own little bat-drama as batkid, the caped crusader.