Category: Old Towns

One of Bern's historic neighborhoods, the MatteQuartier dates back to the early modern era. Located on a peninsula in the middle of the Aare, just below the actual old town, sits the neighborhood. That area is visibly isolated from the rest of the city. The MatteQuartier was famous for its…

Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Venus Bay is a picturesque seaside town renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. With its pristine golden beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, Venus Bay offers visitors the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday…

The Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) is the seat of the local municipal government and houses the offices of the mayor and the town council, as well as other related government institutions. Amongst them is the legislature of the States of Austria, called the Landtag. Located on the Ringstrasse, Vienna City…

St. Wolfgang is a spectacular Austrian town located on the shores of Lake Wolfgang and at the foot of the Schafberg Mountain in the Salzkammergut area.

The lovely district that is today known as the Barcelona Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) got its name from the fact that it was once the site of a Roman village and that it still contains some relics from its illustrious history. These days, as a result of the ongoing process…

Pearl Harbor is an American lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched an unprovoked aerial attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor. Many Americans were hesitant to get engaged in the European war before the invasion. When the United States…