
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
The hill in the 18th arrondissement kept its village feel: steep lanes, vineyards, the white Sacré-Cœur basilica and a long history of artists who worked and lived here.
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The hill in the 18th arrondissement kept its village feel: steep lanes, vineyards, the white Sacré-Cœur basilica and a long history of artists who worked and lived here.
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A walk linking the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps covers the baroque heart of the city in a few hours.
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A walk through the historic centre: the Pantheon with its perfect dome, Piazza Navona's fountains and the lanes around Campo de' Fiori.
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Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace are all within a short walk of each other, which makes this a good first-morning orientation.
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The oldest part of Barcelona is a tangle of medieval lanes around the cathedral, with Roman wall remains, hidden squares and the Picasso Museum nearby. The adjoining Born district is full of wine bars, small shops and the Santa Maria del Mar basilica.
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A walk across the 1883 bridge, with views of the skyline, followed by DUMBO's cobbled streets and waterfront.
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An elevated park on a former railway, with gardens, art and views, ending near Hudson Yards.
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A guided walk through Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, away from the main crowds, taking in the Jewish Ghetto (the world's first, established in 1516), quiet canals, small workshops and local bars.
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The 3.8 km main waterway of Venice is lined with palaces from the Gothic to the baroque. The Rialto Bridge, the oldest of the four bridges across it, and the market beside it are the focal points.
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The Gold Souk, Spice Souk and the abra ferries across Dubai Creek, with the historic Al Fahidi district nearby.
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Tokyo's oldest temple, reached via the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street, in a neighbourhood that preserves some of the old city's feel.
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A forested Shinto shrine in the middle of Tokyo, next to Harajuku's colourful fashion streets.
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Tokyo's electronics and otaku district, with multi-storey arcades, manga shops and themed cafés.
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A walk across the medieval bridge to the Oltrarno, with artisan workshops, Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens.
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One of the world's oldest covered markets, with more than 4,000 shops, and the nearby Spice Bazaar with its piles of spices, tea and Turkish delight.
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A pedestrian street downtown with a vast LED canopy, zip lines and live music.
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The oldest district, a maze of lanes, tiled facades and fado houses below the São Jorge castle. It survived the 1755 earthquake better than the rest of the city.
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A walk through the old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with Anafiotika's whitewashed lanes and tavernas.
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The astronomical clock, the Old Town Square and the 14th-century Charles Bridge with its line of baroque statues.
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Medieval mosques, madrasas and the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar, in the oldest part of the city.
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A historic bazaar of narrow lanes with spices, lamps, jewellery and traditional cafés.
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The walled old city with its markets, palaces, mosques and tanneries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A hillside neighbourhood of brightly painted houses and cobbled streets, rich in Cape Malay culture.
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A walk through two historic districts with temples, food stalls and shophouses.
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A walk through Sydney's oldest district, with cobbled lanes, pubs and weekend markets.
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Sacsayhuamán, Qorikancha and the Plaza de Armas, linking the Inca and Spanish layers of the city.
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The historic castle district on the hill, with Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion terraces and views across the river to Pest.
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The Bernauer Strasse memorial preserves a section of the border strip, and the East Side Gallery is a 1.3 km stretch of the Wall covered in murals.
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A walking tour covering the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and Checkpoint Charlie.
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The main street of the Old Town, running from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with closes, churches and the hidden lanes that lead off it.
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The most photographed village on the island, with blue-domed churches, whitewashed lanes and a sunset that draws crowds every evening.
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A coastal stretch with Santa Monica Pier, the Venice boardwalk, canals and street performers.
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A walk along the stars on Hollywood Boulevard, including the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre.
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A tour of Beverly Hills, with Rodeo Drive's luxury shops and views of celebrity-area homes.
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The historic cable cars climb the city's hills, and Chinatown is the oldest in North America, with markets, temples and dim sum.
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The famously crooked block of Lombard Street, plus Russian Hill and Nob Hill views.
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A mountainside shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up through the forest. It is open 24 hours and free to enter.
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A traditional market of narrow alleys, spice shops, falcon sellers and restaurants, rebuilt in its original style.
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A walk past Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the High Court, the University and Art Deco buildings along Marine Drive.
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A walking visit to one of Asia's largest informal settlements, focused on the workshops, recycling businesses and communities that make up its economy.
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Panjim's old Portuguese quarter of narrow lanes, painted houses and small chapels, a pleasant evening walk.
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Colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, shrines, street art, coffee shops and the Sunday Walking Street market.
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The moated old city holds Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and many smaller temples within walking distance.
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Traditional alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, visited on foot, by bike or by pedicab, often with a visit to a family home.
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A waterfront promenade lined with 1920s colonial buildings, facing Pudong's skyline across the Huangpu River.
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Tree-lined streets with art deco houses, cafés and boutiques in the former French settlement.
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The main resort promenade with restaurants and shops, and the nearby Old Market for souvenirs.
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A walk through the 36 historic streets, each traditionally dedicated to a trade, with temples and shops.
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Merdeka Square, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the old railway station and Little India, in a half-day walk.
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A hillside neighbourhood of traditional Korean houses with views of the city and palaces.
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A traditional market of frankincense, silver, textiles and spices, beside the waterfront corniche.
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A walk around the capital, including the Fish Market, Sultan Park and the Grand Friday Mosque.
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A shrine to the Three Kingdoms hero Zhuge Liang and the neighbouring old-style lane of snacks, crafts and teahouses.
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A rock formation shaped like an elephant drinking from the river, and Guilin's best-known landmark.
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A tree-lined island with 19th-century European-style buildings and quiet lanes beside the river.
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The city's centrepiece: a lake ringed by temples, pagodas and gardens, with causeways for walking or cycling.
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A downtown park with Cloud Gate (the Bean), Crown Fountain and the Pritzker Pavilion.
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A walk along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue past pastel hotels, neon signs and 1930s architecture.
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A walk or bus tour of the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and more.
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A guided walk through the historic heart of the city, with its balconies, courtyards and Jackson Square.
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A 2.5-mile route past 16 sites that shaped the American Revolution, including Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church.
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A resort island reached by ferry or bridge, with beaches and a Victorian-era hotel.
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A walk through cobbled streets, the Old Port and 17th-century buildings.
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A guided walk through the walled town, with its stone streets, squares and 17th-century buildings.
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A walk to buildings by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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A tour of Beatles landmarks, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, by bus or on foot.
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A restored dock with museums, galleries and restaurants on the waterfront.
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A sweeping crescent of 30 Georgian townhouses, the finest in the city.
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A glass-roofed 19th-century arcade of luxury shops, between the Duomo and La Scala.
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A walk through the riverside old town, with its colourful houses, tiled churches and the São Bento station.
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A grand semi-circular plaza with tiled alcoves and a canal.
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A two-kilometre walk along the medieval walls, with views over the rooftops and sea.
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A walk through Krakow's historic Jewish district, with synagogues, cafés and street art.
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A walk through the old town, including the Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt and the Frauenkirche.
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The great square, cathedral, National Palace and the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor.
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A hilltop neighbourhood with a tram, artists' studios and the colourful Selarón Steps.
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A colourful neighbourhood with painted houses, tango dancers and the Boca Juniors stadium.
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A walk through the laneways, cafés and street art of the CBD.
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A guided walk through the old quarter's carved doors, markets and the Old Fort.
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A walk through the old medina and Art Deco downtown, with Rick's Café.
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A guided walk through the old town's merchant houses, assembly halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
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