World's Greatest Cities: A Journey Through the Most Dynamic and Fascinating Cities in the World

About this book

Worlds Greatest Cities is an illuminating visual guide to 30 incredible cities around the globewith annotated 3-D reconstructions and cutaway models that allow you to journey right to the soul of each of them. For thousands of years cities built by humans have reflected their beliefs their power their needs and their desires. Palaces and prisons churches and mosques skyscrapers and suspension bridges are the tracks that history sometimes glorious often violent imprints on these cities. But these cities are also the men and women who inhabit them and who stamp a unique character onto each of them. The spirit of each city is also etched in the daily coming and going of the streets the hustle and bustle of the markets and in the unhurried discussions of the cafs. Explore the cities of the world today that leave a lasting impression on those who visit them. These cities offer rich architectural heritage and spectacular natural environments. But above all they have a vitality that makes them unique. They are cities that know how to grow transform and reinvent themselves without losing their essence. Feel the heartbeat of the most vibrant and exciting cities around the globe. Skyscrapers alongside ancient marvels are beautifully illustrated and perfectly complement the engaging text that describes the creation and history of these celebrated destinations. The cities examined are: Paris San Francisco New York City Toronto Mexico City Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro London Barcelona Rome Venice Vienna Stockholm Amsterdam Brussels Berlin Prague Athens Moscow Istanbul Jerusalem Dubai Sydney Auckland Cairo Johannesburg Mumbai Beijing Seoul Tokyo and all of their landmark sites.