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Panama Viejo, Casco Antiguo, the colonial heart that united America and Spain; La Prensa Latina Media

Photo: La Prensa Latina

The tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, a 30-meter-tall former bell tower, greets tourists visiting the ruins of Panama Viejo, the first European city in the Pacific, founded in 1519, and an important commercial hub between the Old and New Worlds. Panama Viejo and the Casco Antiguo (Spanish for Old Quarter) of Panama City were major commercial ports that connected Spain and America.

Source: Panama Viejo, Casco Antiguo, the colonial heart that united America and Spain – La Prensa Latina Media

Top 10 Historical places to visit for history lovers – Some are UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Within Nigeria

Photo: Within Nigeria

There are many reasons people travel to other countries. While some just want to relax in beaches and hotels, some want to discover hidden beauties; some want to see cultural places; some want to see historical sites, etc.

Source: Top 10 Historical places to visit for history lovers – Some are UNESCO World Heritage Sites