Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia’s symbolic center. It’s home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum’s comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes.
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Walking Tours: Lisbon – Southern Portugal (4K)
Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.
Video timeline: 00:00 Praça do Rossio 01:26 BAIXA and Rua Augusta 08:18 Arco da Rua Augusta 09:41 Praça do Comércio 12:47 Cais das Colunas 13:47 Ponte 25 de Abril 16:17 Rua da Prata 16:55 Rua do Comércio 19:48 Praça do Município 22:41 Rua do Arsenal 26:30 BAIXA and Rua Áurea 35:55 ALFAMA 46:13 Church of Saint Mary Magdalene 47:44 St Anthony’s Church 48:50 Lisbon Cathedral 55:58 Miradouro de Santa Luzia 01:00:10 Miradouro das Portas do Sol 01:03:34 BAIRRO ALTO and Rua da Escola Politécnica 01:05:38 Principe Real garden 01:07:57 Rua Dom Pedro V 01:17:07 Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara 01:21:00 Ascensor Glória 01:22:46 Church of Sao Roque 01:24:10 Rua da Misericórdia 01:27:54 Praça Luís de Camões and Italian Church of Our Lady of the Loreto 01:28:49 Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação 01:29:40 Rua Garrett 01:34:29 Rua do Carmo 01:35:50 Santa Justa Lift 01:38:38 Praça do Rossio 01:41:53 Praça da Figueira 01:45:20 Martim Moniz 01:48:30 Praça do Rossio 01:52:00 Praça dos Restauradores 01:55:21 Ascensor Glória 01:56:49 Avenida da Liberdade
Travel Views: Valletta – Capital of Malta (4K)
Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches. Baroque landmarks include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece “The Beheading of Saint John.”
Aerial Views: Budapest – Capital Of Hungary (4K)
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.
Walking Tour: Brussels – Central Belgium (4K)
The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, and the capital of Belgium. Besides the strict centre, it also covers the immediate northern outskirts where it borders municipalities in Flanders.
Aerial Views: Madrid – Central Spain (4K Video)
Madrid, Spain’s central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry.
Aerial City Views: Prague – Czech Republic (4K 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.
Walking Tour: Bangkok Phra Nakhon – Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Aerial City Views: Hanoi – Capital Of Vietnam (4K)
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food.
Aerial City Views: Lisbon – Southwest Portugal (4K)
Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.
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