The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It sits in a square in the heart of Galata, in the Beyoğlu district surrounded by stores and restaurants.
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower, is an Istanbul landmark of many legends and mysteries. It has unique views of Istanbul due to its excellent position.
Filandia is one of the best towns to visit in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It’s become quite the tourist hotspot over the years and has many colorful buildings all over town. Filandia boldly refers to itself as “the most beautiful town in Quindío”, much to the chagrin of its rival town, nearby Salento.
Jericó, a town in the southwest of the Antioquia department, is located just over a couple hours from Medellín. It’s one of Colombia’s prestigious Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio) and one of the country’s most picturesque towns.
The small town of Guaduas, about two hours from Bogotá, offers cobblestone streets, breathtaking views of the Magdalena Valley, and a deep connection to Colombia’s independence.
The most important building in Manizales is the Manizales Cathedral (Catedral de Manizales). It sits on the south side of Plaza de Bolívar.
A brief guide on what to do in Manizales. Whether you’re into history and architecture or want to get in a decent hike, the city has plenty of things to keeps you busy for a couple days.
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao. It’s a scenic city with lots to discover.
This is my guide on what to see on Curaçao outside the city of Willemstad. Keep reading for some of the island’s most popular and hidden attractions. Not included are the two national parks on the island – Christoffel and Shete Boka – and stuff we didn’t have a chance to do such as the Curaçao Sea Aquarium.