Arequipa, known as the "White City," is built from sillar, a pale volcanic stone that glows in the sunlight. This architectural detail gives the historic center its striking appearance and has earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towering above the city is the perfectly symmetrical Misti Volcano, which, along with two neighboring peaks, forms a dramatic backdrop.
The Isle of Man, nestled in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, offers visitors a blend of rich history and distinctive culture. Known for its ancient Celtic and Viking roots, the island’s heritage can be explored through sites like Peel Castle, built on a rocky island in the harbor of Peel, and the ancient Manx museums scattered throughout.
One of the few fully walled cities from Roman times, this city is located south of Liverpool. Interesting shops in the town center are on the second level.
Annapolis may be best known as the state capital, but its real charm lies in its deep maritime history, walkable streets, and Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. Founded in 1649, Annapolis served as the temporary capital of the United States in 1783 and is still home to the oldest state house in continuous legislative use. A visit to the Maryland State House, where George Washington famously resigned his military commission, offers a direct link to the early days of American democracy.
Norfolk, the second largest city in Virginia (after Virginia Beach) is located at the mouth of the James, Elizabeth, and Nansemond rivers, near the outlet of Chesapeake Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. With the cities of Hampton, Portsmouth, and Newport News, Norfolk forms the port of Hampton Roads, one of the greatest natural harbors in the world.
Urfa proudly exhibits the legacy of all civilizations that have prospered in this region. In the second millenium B.C., it was a city of a Hurrite state. Tradition relates that Abraham was born in a cave near the area where the Mevlid Mosque now stands.