Category: Old Towns
Old towns, usually historical citi centers in popular cities around the world.
The historic Chinatown Toronto is located just north of the downtown area, and it is just one of several so-called "Chinatowns" in the wider Toronto area. The first known Chinese individual to set foot in Toronto operated a laundry shop in 1878, and by 1930, the city's Chinese population had…
View moreWelcome to Capitol Hill, the historic heart of Washington DC! Bursting with political power and historical significance, this iconic neighborhood is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in American history, culture, and government. As you wander through its streets and soak up its rich atmosphere, you'll find yourself surrounded by…
View moreEngelberg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Obwalden and a small mountain tourist town. The municipality also include the communities of Grafenort, Oberberg, and Schwand in addition to Engelberg itself. Engelberg's municipality is an outlier of Obwalden, surrounded by Bern and Nidwalden and Uri cantons. Engelberg, in central…
View moreZaanse Schans is a neighborhood of Zaandam, which is near Zaandijk, the Netherlands. This small town is most well-known for its historical windmills and houses, which are in excellent condition. In the Zaanstreek district of Amsterdam, old buildings from all over the city were relocated using lowboy trailers starting in…
View moreStratford-upon-Avon, by English standards, is not an old city. The Romans may have constructed a road through Stratford, but it wasn't until the Middle Ages that the town became inhabited permanently. The earliest settlers in what is now Stratford-upon-Avon were members of the Germanic Hwicce tribe, who arrived in the…
View moreLined with 17th-century fortifications, Old Quebec City is rich in historical monuments and museums. Upper Town is home to the 1800s Citadelle Fort, the Grand Château Frontenac Hotel and the Dufferin Terrace, a wide walkway overlooking the city.
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