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Panama Viejo, Casco Antiguo, the colonial heart that united America and Spain; La Prensa Latina Media
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.
Top 10 Historical places to visit for history lovers – Some are UNESCO World Heritage Sites; 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
Climb Calton Hill For The Best Views Of Edinburgh’s Skyline; Margherita Marullo; Explore
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Searching for traces of the ancient Chola dynasty; Meenakshi J; National Geographic
One of the world’s most remarkable—and little known—empires comes to life in south India with new heritage tours.
10 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Mexico; Lisa Garrett; Explorers Away
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Inside Saudi’s Diriyah, the Kingdom’s fifth giga-project and ancestral home; Arabian Business

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8 Best Places to Live in Italy for a Better Quality of Life; Dobrina Zhekova; Travel+Leisure
From cosmopolitan cities to quaint lake towns, Italy has plenty to offer prospective expats.
Source: 8 Best Places to Live in Italy for a Better Quality of Life
Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece; Tasos Kokkinidis; Greek Reporter
The Rotunda, built in 306 AD by Caesar Galerius, is one of Thessaloniki’s oldest religious sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece
Cultural tourism: What Guam can learn from and love about Kyoto, Osaka; Haidee Eugenio Gilbert; Guam PDN
(Editor’s note: This is a series of stories from a Jan. 11-15 Guam media familiarization tour of Kansai’s Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Wakayama prefectures, hosted by United Airlines and the Kansai Tourism Bureau).
Source: Cultural tourism: What Guam can learn from and love about Kyoto, Osaka
University of Coimbra one of the most beautiful in the world; Bruno G Santos; Portugal News
The University of Coimbra (UC) is part of the ranking published by the French edition of GEO, as one of the most beautiful universities in the world.
Source: University of Coimbra one of the most beautiful in the world
Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be; The Travel Daily
Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be top of your travel list for 2023. With the cost of living crisis looming, many of are planning travels closer to home this year.
Source: Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be
Hotel Review: Jade Mountain Resort, Mamin in St Lucia; Lisa Curtiss; Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
LLM contributor Lisa Curtiss checks in for a stay at this luxury resort overlooking the famous Piton mountains.Read her review here.
Source: Hotel Review: Jade Mountain Resort, Mamin in St Lucia | Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Iran launches restoration project for key UNESCO site; IRNA
Guiding Lights: The Legacy of France’s Lighthouses; Robin Gauldie; Complete France
Robin Gauldie investigates the legacy of France’s many lighthouses, including one awarded Unesco status in 2021…
The 15 most amazing attractions in Mexico City; Microsoft Travel
The 15 most amazing attractions in Mexico City…
How Many of These 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S. Have You Visited?; Ben Walker; Finance Buzz
If you’re ready for an epic adventure throughout the U.S., be sure to include opportunities to visit the 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in your travel plans.
Source: How Many of These 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S. Have You Visited?
Annual light-up event at central Japan’s World Heritage Shirakawa-go settlement begins; Mainichi
Source: Annual light-up event at central Japan’s World Heritage Shirakawa-go settlement begins
Forget Florida—U.S. Retirees Are Hitting the Rainforest in Ecuador; John Scott Lewinski; Mansion Global
The city of Cuenca has seen a steady trickle of expats in recent years…
Source: Forget Florida—U.S. Retirees Are Hitting the Rainforest in Ecuador
The cute cottage with super stylish interiors in the shadow of a magnificent Welsh castle; Joanne Ridout; Wales Online

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