The excitable rings and muted rumble echoing down the street can only mean that a cable care is rolling past. San Francisco, is often noted for being vaguely similar to Lisbon, another favorite city of ours. Since the late 19th century, these one cart cable cars have been rolling up and down the steep hiIls of the Bay area.
Read MoreCórdoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain. It has seen Roman, Visigoth, and Muslim and Christian conquests. It’s a city steeped with history and mixed influences. Home to prominent Moorish architecture, the historic walled center has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Read MoreThe Miami Beach Architectural District in South Beach of Miami Beach is an architectural mecca. In the 1930s, there was a great effort to turn Miami Beach into a luxury vacation destination. During the 1920s to 1930s, this style was considered sleek and super modern
Read MoreThe Cathedral de Sevilla (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede) or Seville Cathedral is considered by UNESCO to be a world heritage site and is considered the largest cathedral in the world. This cathedral has held services for the royals of Spain since its completion in the early 16th century.
Read MoreLeadenhall Market is right in the heart of the city, boasting ornate columns and bright bold paint. It dates back to the 14th century and sits in the middle of what was Roman London. Originally peddling meat, poultry, and game, it now houses upscale retailers and unique eateries. It's survived the weathering throughout the years and even the Great Fire. In the early 90's it was extensively restored.
Read MoreThe Queen's Staircase has a somber history to it. Also referred to as the 66 steps, it leads up to Fort Fincastle. In the late 1700s, approximately six hundred slaves carved the staircase out of limestone rock. A direct route was needed to the fort in case of attack. It was named for Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch of England from 1837 to 1901, who signed the declaration to abolish slavery.
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