Category Archives: Cities

Aerial Views: ‘Prague – Czech Republic’ (Video)

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

Winter Walk: Montmartre In Paris, France (4K Video)

Filmed February 10, 2021

Montmartre is a large hill in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. It is 130 m high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank in the northern section of the city. 

WALKING ROUTE TIMESTAMPS◄ 00:00​ Intro, Map/ Place d’Anvers 01:20​ Boulevard Marguerite-de-Rochechouart 02:43​ Rue de Steinkerque 05:17​ Place Saint-Pierre 07:10​ Funiculaire de Montmartre 07:47​ Rue Foyatier 13:38​ Rue du Cardinal-Dubois 15:00​ Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre 18:33​ Rue Azaïs 20:40​ Rue Saint-Éleuthère 22:00​ Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre 23:36​ Place du Tertre 25:28​ Place du Calvaire 26:28​ Rue Poulbot 20:20​ Rue Norvins 29:47​ Rue Saint-Rustique 31:44​ Rue de Mont-Cenis 32:30​ Rue du Chevalier-de-La-Barre 36:39​ Square Marcel-Bleustein-Blanchet 39:20​ Rue Saint-Vincent 41:00​ Rue Mont-Cenis 42:54​ Rue Cortot 45:08​ Rue de l’Abreuvoir 48:05​ Rue Girardon 51:40​ Le Moulin de La Galette 52:44​ Rue l’Epic 54:30​ Rue Tholozé 57:00​ Rue Durantin 1:01:16​ Place des Abbesses 1:02:23​ Mur des je t’aime 1:03:41​ Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre 1:04:21​ Rue des Abbesses 1:09:03​ Rue l’Epic 1:12:43​ Moulin-Rouge

Travel Guides: ‘Nihonbashi In Tokyo, Japan’ (Video)

Nihonbashi has deep roots in finance. In the Edo period this was the commercial centre of the city, with bustling canals, streets and markets. Recently, the neighbourhood has been attracting attention once again as exciting new businesses set up shop. Look behind the modern face to discover centuries of history.

Nihonbashi is a buzzing commercial quarter named for its landmark 17th-century canal bridge. The imposing Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi department store has been serving shoppers since 1904, while Coredo Muromachi mall has modern, stylish restaurants as well as shops for kimonos and lacquerware. The Tokyo Stock Exchange has a small museum and is surrounded by izakaya bars that fill up with off-duty traders at happy hour. 

City Views: The Streets & Sights Of Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

Walking Tour: ‘Bologna – Italy’ (4K UHD Video)

Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Its Piazza Maggiore is a sprawling plaza lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval and Renaissance structures such as City Hall, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica di San Petronio. Among the city’s many medieval towers are the Two Towers, leaning Asinelli and Garisenda. 

Top Walking Tours: ‘Paris – Hidden Gems & Landmarks’

Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Video timeline: 00:00​ Introduction 00:35​ Shakespeare and Company Bookstore 01:25​ Wallace fountains 02:14​ Oldest bridge in the City 03:15​ Pont des Arts 04:00​ Notre Dame 05:27​ Louvre Museum 06:08​ Eiffel Tower 06:53​ Montmartre 07:40​ Wall of Love

Winter 2021 Views: ‘Chicago On Ice’ (4K Video)

Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its noted Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

Evening Walk: ‘Fenghuang Ancient City’, China (Video)

Fenghuang Ancient City, also know as Phoenix Ancient Town, is located in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in southwest of Hunan Province. It is one of the smaller counties in Hunan, but now it is known as the most beautiful ancient town for its long history and well-preserved appearances. The name of Phoenix (Phoenix in Chinese Pinyin is Fenghuang) town mainly derived from the Phoenix Mountain which is in a phoenix shape.

Aerial Views: ‘Nice – On The French Riviera’ (4K Video)

Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake’s major religious works.