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• Soak up the sun at the many beaches that dot the coastline • See the trulli in Alberobello • Walk around the ancient fortress in Lucera • Swim in the shade of ancient city walls in Otranto • Appreciate the Baroque churches, like the Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce ▪ Tour the collections of ancient Greek, Roman and Puglian art at the Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto

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The mountainous landscapes around Xi'an, including the renowned Huashan, is truly world - class, and the city itself, encased by a gorgeous ancient wall, is a spectacle in its own right.

Ancient cities, Weber notes, were socially structured by a separation between those who made a claim of descent from the founding clans (patricians) and those who could make no such claim (plebeians), a separation often spatially represented by the isolation of plebeians either at the foot of the sacred hill of the polis or in ghettos clustered at the walls.

(This fact is still visible to us in the thick battlements by which the walled cities of ancient and medieval Europe vainly tried to repel generations of hostile invaders.)

The television follows a winged Mexican through Mexico's jungles, over rivers and mountains, to the ancient cities and into the mighty pyramids, where (as pictured above) the ancient peoples of Mexico can be found, along with their occupiers, artfully disporting themselves in front of wall paintings.

I hate cities where there are too many people crowded in ugly buildings, but love the hearts of old cities with Mediaeval buildings, ancient walls, tiny streets.

King David is the new Tower of David Museum night time experience in which the ancient citadel that guards Jerusalem's Old City will be illuminated at night with 250,000 lumens and 35 million pixels as the story of King David is projected onto the walls.

• Cape Town: Savor Constantia, a wine region within city limits • Dubai: Go over-the-top with a stay at One & Only The Palm resort • Egypt: Take a Nile cruise • Fez, Morocco: Step back in time in the ancient walled medina • Jerusalem: Visit the Holocaust museum at Yad Vashem • Kenya: Stay among the Masai at Campi Ya Kanzi • Knysna, South Africa: Eat oysters at 34 South restaurant • Namibia: Go on a desert safari along the Skeleton Coast • Oman: Stay at the Six Senses Zighy Bay • Petra, Jordan: Marvel at the ancient hard - carved site • Serengeti: Learn to take wildlife photography on safari • Seychelles: Lounge on Anse Source d'Argent beach

Baku's ancient history is well preserved in the walled old city now a World Heritage site.

Don't miss the medieval fortress of Lovrijenac, a stroll along the ancient city walls (a filming location you may recognize), and the cozy restaurants and boutiques in the city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

The original city walls of the ancient town have somehow managed to be incorporated into the construction of the town's whitewashed houses, although most of what can be seen today was built in the 18th century.

Few cities in the world enjoy such a dramatic setting and atmosphere as Marrakech where the rose - pink walls of the ancient city sit low beneath the soaring peaks of the Atlas Mountains and the towering palm trees jostle for position above the medieval ramparts where nesting storks colonise each vacant turret.

The hotel is in the centre of Chester next to the iconic Eastgate Clock, near Chester Cathedral and the ancient city walls of this famous, northern English town.

This city on the Rhine River was founded by the Romans in 38 B.C., and parts of the ancient Roman wall and aqueduct are still evident.

Encased by square medieval walls, this ancient fortified city is symmetrically perfect, white - washed terracotta topped houses contrast charmingly with the surrounding green countryside, in fact Aigues - Mortes is also famous for its nearby salt marshes.

Visit Rome's Colosseum, the Rose City of Petra, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer in Rio plus the Pyramids of Giza, the sole - surviving ancient wonder.

Spot the elusive tiger on a thrilling game drive in one of Africa's vast national parks, enjoy exciting excursions to the extraordinary Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors in China, or explore Japan's magnificent capital, Tokyo, where flashing neon lights and skyscrapers sit alongside stunning shrines and ancient temples.

Today, this great ancient city is in ruins, and only a few monuments and the majestic city walls survived.

One of the oldest cities in the world, no trip to Israel is complete without visiting its ancient religious sites, such as the Wailing Wall and the Temple Mount.

This stunning landmark hotel, adjacent to the remaining ancient Ming Dynasty City Wall and a five - minute driving to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Silk Market, 2 - minute walking distance to Jianguomen Subway Station.It is home to 649 elegantly decorated rooms and suites, featuring Marriott's trademark «Revive» New Bedding, connectivity to plug and play iPods and other personal devices.The meeting space comprises of 4,000 square meters which is one of the largest amongst the hotels in Beijing.Wireless high speed Internet is accessible in all public areas and meeting rooms, a pillar-less ballroom that is interchangeable to suit your needs.

Later, return to the city for a guided tour, taking in a wealth of ancient sites - from the imposing city walls, to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque.

A dreamy setting like that is sure to be the perfect backdrop to your next holiday in Croatia, charming with its stunning views of the sea, Cavtat Bay and the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik.

Dali, an ancient walled city is one of the most appealing destinations in all of China.

The walls are in soft yellow, and are illuminated by a large window, which is set into the ancient city walls and opens onto the Valdichiana and its lakes.

Elegant Room with panoramic view over the Tuscan countryside of the Valdichiana Decorated in tones of orange and yellow, with a comfortable queen - size bed and a hand - painted wardrobe, this light and welcoming room overlooks the Valdichiana and its lakes through a wide window set in the ancient city walls.

Situated within the ancient city walls of Florence, in the historical San Lorenzo District, the Hotel City is just a few steps away from the Santa Maria Novella central railway station, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duocity walls of Florence, in the historical San Lorenzo District, the Hotel City is just a few steps away from the Santa Maria Novella central railway station, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (DuoCity is just a few steps away from the Santa Maria Novella central railway station, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo).

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There are many landmarks in Cyprus, especially in the capital city of Nicosia, such as ancient ruins, churches, mosques and striking Venetian walls.

Striking wood and steel structures are featured in the dramatic open lobby while a replica wall of the ancient city of Chiang Mai is found just beyond.

A sculpture of Venus seems to rise up from the water, and dominates the magnificent square in front of the Residence, from where starts a superb boardwalk along the ancient walls, which leads to the old city.

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Born in 1924 in the ancient Persian city of Qazvin, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian spent her childhood in a grand old house replete with stained glass, wall paintings and nightingales.

Beside the Forbidden City, TianTong situates in a courtyard surrounded by ancient walls with green tiles, presenting both traditional elegance of Beijing and legal culture of the modern society.