The capital city of the Dominican Republic is rich in history and beauty, boasting 16th-century Spanish architecture and the oldest cathedral in the Americas. The narrow streets of the old colonial city are a testament to the complex mixture of forces that contributed to the construction of the first European city in the Western Hemisphere.
This Northern Costa Rica city is known for its volcanoes (both active and inactive), the Catholic church Ermita de La Agonía, and the Museo del Sabanero.
Pench National Park lies in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, across Seoni and Chhindwara districts, with the reserve extending toward Maharashtra. The Pench River runs through the landscape and gives the park its name. Its forests include teak, salai, mahua, bamboo, and mixed dry deciduous vegetation, interspersed with open grasslands and streams. The park is especially known for Bengal tigers, but it also supports leopards, Indian wild dogs, gaur, sambar, chital, nilgai, sloth bears, and ma
Frederiksted is a historic coastal town on the western end of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, set beside a deep-water bay and a long waterfront. Pastel-colored buildings, palm-lined streets, the Frederiksted Pier, and nearby beaches give the town a distinctly maritime setting. The compact community is closely associated with Fort Frederik, a red-brick Danish fort overlooking the harbor.
ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled). The city's attractions encompass the 15th-century St. Machar's Cathedral, the Mercat Cross of 1686 (a impressive structure), the 14th-century Brig o' Balgownie (Scotland's oldest bridge) and the Winter Garden (Europe's largest indoor garden). Old
Aberdeen, the students' quarter of the city, merits a visit; Stroll the campuses of the two ancient universities, King's College (founded 1495) and Marischal College (founded 1500) -- both are now combined as the University of Aberdeen. Aberdeen is excellent as a base for touring the nearby castles (Dunnotar, Slains and Crathes) and whiskey distilleries (Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Speyside Cooperage). Other sites include Balmoral Castle (the Royal Family's summer residence) and Braemar Castle, which hosts the largest Highland games every
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Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, an ancient fortress looms, the hills are steep, and travelers delight in the hidden charms of the Old Town and New Town. Hike to find spectacular views on Arthur's Seat, shop the downhill streets of the Royal Mile, and visit Edinburgh Castle, an imposing royal fortress that defines this city's skyline.
Glasgow
Picturesque Glasgow will instantly charm you with its collection of stunning architecture, historic landmarks, and trendy restaurants and bars. Scotland’s vibrant and eclectic cultural center, Glasgow is an essential destination for travelers to the United Kingdom.