Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city, which had a population of 747,290 on 1 January 2008, comprises the northern part of the Randstad, the 6th-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of around 6.7 million. Amsterdam is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam’s main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, its red-light district and its many cannabis coffee shops, draw 4.2 million tourists annually. Very interesting city vacations with lot of travel attractions. Check this travel blog to find interesting travel deals.
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It is the third-most populous municipality in the European Union after Greater London and Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the fourth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, and the Ruhr Area. The city is located on the river Manzanares both in the centre of the country and Community of Madrid; this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political center of Spain. Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial center of the Iberian Peninsula; it hosts the head offices of the vast majority of the major Spanish companies, as well as the headquarters of three of the world’s 100 largest companies. While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House; the Buen Retiro park, founded in 1631; the imposing 19th-century National Library building (founded in 1712) containing some of Spain’s historical archives; an archaeological museum of international reputation; and three superb art museums: Prado Museum, which hosts one of the finest art collections in the world, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housed in the renovated Villahermosa Palace. Enjoy city vacations and travel trip in Madrid (source wiki) Travel deals to Madrid and travel help you can find on this travel blog.
Istanbul is largest city in Turkey. Size is very impressive because it is largest city proper and second largest metropolitan area in Europe, and fourth largest city proper in the world with a population of 12.6 million. Istanbul lies on two continents, Europe and Asia. Climate is mixed between mediterranean and continental. Largest community in religion is Islam but there are also Christians and Jews. Istanbul has always been the center of the country’s economic life because of its location as an international junction of land and sea trade routes. There are many historical mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, castles and towers to visit in the city. Some of these historical structures, which draw millions to the city every year, reflect the heart and soul of Istanbul. Istanbul travel help with lot of travel deals and vacations to. Travel attractions that can be find on map.
Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Basilica Cistern, Bosporus, Constantinople, Diamond of Istanbul, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul University, Maiden’s Tower, Topkapı Palace, Çırağan Palace,
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Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia. The city proper, making up an area of 244 km2 (94 sq mi), has an estimated population of 1.6 million in 2006. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million. It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population as well as economy. Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia, making it the country’s legislative capital. The city was once home to the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but they have since moved to Putrajaya starting in 1999. Some sections of the judiciary remain in the capital. The official residence of the Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is also situated in Kuala Lumpur. The city is also the cultural and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a primate city. Kuala Lumpur is rated as a gamma world city, and is the only global city in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is interesting vacation to travel trip.
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Toronto is largest city in Canada and favorite tourist destination. City population is about 2.5 million residents. Toronto is also finance and economic regional center. Toronto stock exchange is 7th largest. Important industries that can be find are telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism and sports industries. Toronto’s population is cosmopolitan and international, reflecting its role as an important destination for immigrants to Canada. Toronto is one of the world’s most diverse cities by percentage of non-native-born residents, as about 49% of the population were born outside of Canada. Because of the city’s low crime rates, clean environment, high standard of living, and friendlier attitudes to diversity, Toronto is consistently rated as one of the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Mercer Quality of Living Survey. In addition, Toronto was ranked as the most expensive Canadian city in which to live in 2006. Residents of Toronto are called Torontonians.
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Travel attractions for Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario, Church of the Holy Trinity, Highland Creek, Mount Sinai Hospital, Soldiers’ Tower, Toronto City Hall, York University, Air Canada Centre, Christie Pits, Maple Leaf Gardens, Royal Conservatory of Music …
Shanghai is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people. Located on China’s central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People’s Republic of China with province-level status.
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Tourist spots in Shanghai: The Bund, Pudong, Jade Buddha Temple, Jin Mao Building, St. Ignatius Cathedral of Shanghai, Jin Mao Building, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Maglev Train …
