Tag: Capital

Santiago de Chile Travel Wiki Travel to Santiago de Chile Santiago is largest city in Chile and all the Americas. Founded in 1541, it is the perfect place to begin an exploration of the Andes Mountains. The city also has a remarkable downtown core, featuring 19th century neoclassical architecture throughout is many narrow and winding side streets. For those who love a good glass of wine, there are numerous vineyards outside the city to explore as well. Despite its age, few historical buildings...

Edinburgh of the seven seas Travel Wiki Travel to Edinburgh of the seven seas Located almost 2,200km from its nearest neighbors, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the most remote permanent settlement in our planet. Since there is an agricultural area called “The Patches,” you’ll find most folks just call the community, “The Settlement.” It is a place where life seems normal, but there are distinctive differences that are noticed almost immediately. Instead of streets, for example, there are paved walking paths. Because...

Georgetown Travel Wiki Travel to Georgetown Ascension Island is one of the most isolated places to visit in the world today. It’s capital, Georgetown, is centered around St. Mary’s Church and the old barracks that were built in the early 19th century. It is still small and intimate, but you’ll find an athletic track, a small market, and most other amenities that one may need during their adventure. Outdoor activities rule the day when visiting Ascension Island. Sport fishing is always a...

Adamstown Travel Wiki Travel to Adamstown Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Adamstown The entire population of Pitcairn lives in Adamstown, which means about 60 people live there in total. All the other islands in the group are completely uninhabited.  That makes the community the second smallest capital in the world. There is only one road in Adamstown that is named and it is called the Hill of Difficulty. Adamstown...

Pristina Travel Wiki Travel to Pristina Pristina is the capital city of Kosovo and it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world that is not often frequented by tourism. Less than 40,000 foreign visitors entered the city in 2012, the last year the figures were publicly released, which means you’ve got the opportunity to really explore a community that has been untouched by the trappings of tourism and marketing. There is nature to explore, monuments to enjoy, and plenty...

Hamilton Travel Wiki Travel to Hamilton Hamilton is a beautiful North Atlantic island destination that sits about 1,000km off the mainland of North America. Despite is northerly location, the sunshine is frequent, the beaches are beautiful, and the diving opportunities are numerous. Although it is a popular tourist destination, Hamilton is a small capital, with just 1,000 full-time residents. The town was founded in the 18th century and formally declared a city in 1897. Many of the top attractions Hamilton offers are based...

Saint Helier Travel Wiki Travel to Saint Helier Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Saint Helier There are many islands in the English Channel, but there are none like Saint Helier. It is one of the 12 parishes of Jersey and is believed to have been settled at the time when Romans were in the region. One of the most unique experiences Saint Helier offers is a visit to the...

Saint Peter Port Travel Wiki Travel to Saint Peter Port Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Saint Peter Port Serving as the capital of Guernsey, Saint Peter Port is a community that features intriguing narrow streets that can be quite steep. You’ll find steps that lead you to overlooking slopes that provide stunning views. The community was established here before Roman times, though its original name hasn’t survived. What...

The Isle of Man finds itself sandwiched between Ireland and England. It is a dependency, so not technically part of the United Kingdom. Its capital, Douglas, is a beautiful Victorian seaside resort that looks like it came from a postcard sent in the 18th century. Visitors will find cool summers, warm winters, and sometimes a thick sea fog called Manannan’s Cloak during their stay. There are several hiking trails to find around Douglas, with the most impressive being the 150km Way...

Mata-Utu Travel Wiki Travel to Mata-Utu Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Mata-Utu Located on the island of Uvea, Mata-Utu serves as the capital of Wallis and Futuna. It has one of the two ports available to the island collectivity and offers the main airport for access to the island and the city. The landscape of the city is dominated by the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption....