Calgary's nickname is "Cowtown" due to its strong historical ties to the ranching industry. elaborate
Marseille's Old Port (Vieux Port) is one of the oldest commercial ports in the Mediterranean. elaborate
The Cannes Film Festival's famous red carpet is actually crimson, not red. elaborate
Bordeaux's city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. elaborate
Hiroshima Castle, though largely rebuilt after the atomic bombing, incorporates some original stonework in its foundations. elaborate
Alicante's castle, Santa Bárbara, is built on top of Mount Benacantil, a mountain formed from the remains of a prehistoric volcano. elaborate
Strasbourg is home to the European Parliament, making it the unofficial "capital" of Europe. elaborate