Kampala is built on seven hills, similar to Rome. elaborate
Sarajevo is home to the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, one of the most important mosques in the Balkans, and its library holds a significant collection of Ottoman-era manuscripts. elaborate
Catania is famously known as the black city because most of its historical buildings are constructed using dark volcanic stone sourced from the nearby Mount Etna. elaborate
Algiers is built on hills, resulting in a city with a dramatic, layered landscape and a network of funiculars to help residents navigate the steep inclines. elaborate
Shenzhen was a small fishing village before becoming a booming metropolis in just a few decades. elaborate
Lima has a desert climate, yet it's known for its abundance of parks and green spaces, many created through extensive irrigation systems. elaborate
Izmir is home to the world's oldest known elevator, still in operation, dating back to the late 19th century. elaborate