Belgium’s northwestern port city of Bruges is a wonderful mix of cobblestone streets, stunning historic architecture and romantic canals.
Bruges’s Burg Square has buildings that go as far back as the second century, and the decorated ceiling of the City Hall was created in the 14th century. The belfry and picturesque buildings in the city’s Markt square date back to the 13th century.
Istanbul, Turkey
Located on the Bosphorus Strait, between Europe and Asia, the city of Istanbul is one of the best and most beautiful cities in Turkey. Istanbul is rich in history, filled with museums and architecture that dates back centuries. The Hagia Sophia, for example, which is now a museum, used to be a church, and later a mosque.
From ornate Islamic art and Christian mosaics, to Egyptian obelisks and an arena that was the heart of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul has something for every type of traveler.
Brussels, Belgium
The capital of Belgium, Brussels is known for its delicious food, its inspiring architecture, and of course, its history. There are countless sites to visit, among them the Grand-Place, the Royal Museums of Art and History, the Choco-Story chocolate museum, and of course, the fabulous pubs with world-famous Belgian beer.
But of course, everybody knows that you can't go to Brussels without doing a proper tour around the city's countless chocolate shops. And if you haven't had a sugar comma by then, try the famous Belgian waffles.
City of Aspen in Colorado, USA
Perhaps the smallest city on this list is the ski resort town of Aspen. Located in the beautiful state of Colorado, in USA, Aspen is at the foothills of the famous Rocky Mountains. Once a mining town, Aspen is now a meeting point for society's elite, including excellent music, art and culinary events.
However, nothing compares to Aspen's most beautiful feature - the mountains. Everywhere you look, there's natural beauty to be seen, and of course, if you visit during wintertime, skiing has to be number one on your list of activities.
Jaipur, India
India is a magical place, no matter what city you visit. However, Jaipur is known as one of its most beautiful gems. Dubbed the Pink City, because of the dreamlike pink hues that cover almost every building you see, Jaipur is filled with colorful bazaars, smiling residents, and countless historical sites.
The capital of India's Rajasthan state, Jaipur is the perfect destination for architecture and history junkies. Museums, ancient palaces, forts and fairytale-like gardens make this city feel like something out of a storybook. Among the best sites to visit are the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal and the Albert Hall Museum.