The Walls of Tallinn

The first wall around Tallinn, known as the Margaret Wall, was named after the Queen of Denmark, Margaret Sambiria, who …

Memories of Beijing

Beijing (北 京, alternatively Romanized as Peking), the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is also the world’s most populous national capital city, with over 21 …

Fortifications of Xi’an

The Fortifications of Xi’an, also known as the Xi’an City Wall, represents one of the oldest, largest, and best preserved city walls …

Yuyuan, Part 1: The Garden

The exquisitely beautiful Yu Garden, or Yuyuan (meaning “Garden of Peace and Comfort”), is an extensive Chinese garden located a few blocks …

Old Town Dubrovnik, Part 2: Historic Center

Dubrovnik’s Old Town is one of the world’s finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Built with huge sturdy stone …

City Wall of Nanjing

The City Wall of Nanjing was designed by the Hongwu Emperor and built after he founded the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) …