Addis Ababa is very commonly known as the political capital of Africa because of all its historical, diplomatic and political past and rightly so. This city, which is the Ethiopian capital also formed a state within its territorial organization, giving this town a special independence. In its way, and with all the characteristics that Ethiopia
Rio de Janeiro is the “wonderful city” that hypnotizes with its vitality and rhtythm, but that wants to escape from the clichés and it will show it this year 2016 with the celebration of the Olympic Games. The topics talk about a city of samba, football and beaches in its majestic sambadromes, Maracanã stadium or
Beirut is a city full of contrasts. Not only because of its cultural diversity and political instability, but also in terms of architecture and urban planning because there are economic and historical influences that are responsible for how contemporary Beirut is and they help to keep discussions between planners, architects, politicians and citizens. It seems
Zurich is the largest city in a relatively small country. Its metropolitan area amounts to 1.8 million people in what is known as Great Zurich. Our city of Zurich is an international and cosmopolitan city in the middle of the Alps. About 30% of its inhabitants have another nationality different than the Swiss. The city
From the time Houston was founded, the limits of what is possible in this city were clearly defined. Here the first indoor domed sports stadium was created, the first trip to the moon was organized, the first heart transplant was done and as recalled in its current promotion of “The City With No Limits“, Houston
If you are an ideal, healthy, athlete and polite guy and if you go to church every Sunday, maybe this is your city. And if you are not, too. Krakow, the second largest city in Poland and one of the most fashionable cities in Europe, had already hosted the World Volleyball Championship in 2014 and continuing this
International representation that a city-state has is something unique. The presence of this city can be seen in international organizations and it can have special symbols as anthems, flags and and own currency. Microstates are special, and for many purposes, they are attractive for visitors and investment, but we must distinguish between small states in
Baku greets the Caspian Sea and standing under -28 meters above sea level, surrounded by ancient volcanoes, this is the capital of the land of fire, or that is its slogan as a national mark. Azebaijan capital returns to be protagonist this year to host what is expected as a sports star event in Europe:
There are sculptural qualities that distinguish the signature of an artist and give him an international renown. One of the most peculiar works of contemporary sculpture is the Colombian Fernando Botero (Medellín, 1932) with his over-obese, massively robust figures make him unique. Any city in its main traffic and spare time areas will have one
