Dresden's Frauenkirche, famously rebuilt after WWII, used original stones salvaged from the rubble of the destroyed church in its reconstruction. elaborate
Manila is home to Intramuros, a historic walled city that was once the center of Spanish colonial power in the Philippines. elaborate
Cartagena's walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was once the most important port in the Caribbean for Spain's colonial empire. elaborate
Colombo's iconic Galle Face Green, a popular public space, was once a military parade ground for the British. elaborate
Izmir is home to the world's oldest known elevator, still in operation, dating back to the late 19th century. elaborate
Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue was built by a French company. elaborate
Nassau, Bahamas is home to the Queen's Staircase, a 66-step staircase carved out of solid limestone by slaves in the 1790s. elaborate