http://www.100besteverything.com/100-best-cities.php Discover the Best Cities with 100 Best Everything en-US Mon, 8 Jun 2009 06:00:44 PDT Custom 100 Best Everything http://www.100besteverything.com/rss/rss.gif http://www.100besteverything.com/100-best-cities.php 72 72 http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Venice.html 100besteverything100273 The islands of the Venice lagoon were populated from around the 4th century. By the 14th century Venice was one of the greatest cities of Europe. The best craftsmen and artisans in Europe were employed to build splendid palaces, and... Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:46:18 PDT   The islands of the Venice lagoon were populated from around the 4th century. By the 14th century Venice was one of the greatest cities of Europe. The best craftsmen and artisans in Europe were employed to build splendid palaces, and the greatest artists of the time were commissioned to decorate them.The most famous of Venice"s buildings are those around St Marks Square - the Basilica, the Doge"s Palace, and the Campanile. All three were started in the late 10th... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Vancouver.html 100besteverything100262 The early roots of Vancouver can be traced to a small 1860s town which sprung to life to serve the prospectors of the 1860s Cariboo Gold Rush. The town developed rapidly as a important west coast port, thanks to its rich economy based... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:10:45 PDT   The early roots of Vancouver can be traced to a small 1860s town which sprung to life to serve the prospectors of the 1860s Cariboo Gold Rush. The town developed rapidly as a important west coast port, thanks to its rich economy based on the natural resources of timber, minerals, farming and fishing. The connurbation was officially named the city of Vancouver in 1886.Vancouver is a great place for the tourist to vist. There are several man-made attractions such... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/York.html 100besteverything100251 When the Romans came to the area in the 1st century AD, they constructed a military fort on the banks of the Ouse. The town of Eboracum formed around the fort, and stone walls were constructed to defend both fort and town. The Roman... Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:23:28 PDT   When the Romans came to the area in the 1st century AD, they constructed a military fort on the banks of the Ouse. The town of Eboracum formed around the fort, and stone walls were constructed to defend both fort and town. The Roman walls formed the basis of the walls seen today. Eight centuries after the Romans left (Eboracum had become a modest Anglo-Saxon settlement), Viking pirates sieized the town, renaming it Jorvik. Viking rule lasted just over 100 years. The... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Paris.html 100besteverything100241 Paris has been capital of France since 987AD (except for a brief period during the hundred years war). As an important city with a long history, Paris offers a huge variety of experiences to the visitor.Any visit to Paris should... Tue, 3 Feb 2009 03:51:18 PDT   Paris has been capital of France since 987AD (except for a brief period during the hundred years war). As an important city with a long history, Paris offers a huge variety of experiences to the visitor.Any visit to Paris should include the Louvre, the greatest art museum in the world. Don"t miss the big three pieces- Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.Also recommended is the stroll along the banks of the Seine, with... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/NewYork.html 100besteverything100231 The Dutch founded the settlement of New Amsterdam on Manhattan island around 1610. The Dutch settlers purchased Manhattan and Staten islands from the native tribes. In 1664, the British took control of the city, and renamed in New... Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:01:38 PDT   The Dutch founded the settlement of New Amsterdam on Manhattan island around 1610. The Dutch settlers purchased Manhattan and Staten islands from the native tribes. In 1664, the British took control of the city, and renamed in New York. As an important port and trade hub, the city started to quickly grow.Today, the New York skyline is one of the most famous city sights in the world. The big, bustling, frenetically paced city has earned itself two nicknames -... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/SaltLakeCity.html 100besteverything100219 Salt Lake City is nestled in a wide valley between two mountain ranges - the Wasatch to the east, and the Oquirrhs to the west. The city shares the valley with Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake (so undrinkable water) in the... Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:51:15 PDT   Salt Lake City is nestled in a wide valley between two mountain ranges - the Wasatch to the east, and the Oquirrhs to the west. The city shares the valley with Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake (so undrinkable water) in the western hemisphere. The city has a unique history. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church), founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, had a turbulent and tumultuous beginning. By the early 1840s the church"s... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Philadelphia.html 100besteverything100209 Philadelphia was planned, founded and developed by William Penn, a Quaker in 1682. Penn based his design on a perpendicular grid of streets, a model since copied throughout the USA. Under British rule, the city quickly grew in size and... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:28:13 PDT   Philadelphia was planned, founded and developed by William Penn, a Quaker in 1682. Penn based his design on a perpendicular grid of streets, a model since copied throughout the USA. Under British rule, the city quickly grew in size and importance. But anti-British feeling grew amongst the strongly-minded colonists, and Philadelphia became the center of revolutionary activity, and the birthplace of an independent United States. So the Independence National Historic... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Bath.html 100besteverything100188 The only 3 hot springs in England have always made Bath a popular place. The Romans constructed a very complicated bathing complex on top of the springs. 1700 years later, the town reached its heyday in Georgian... Tue, 9 Dec 2008 02:51:36 PDT   The only 3 hot springs in England have always made Bath a popular place. The Romans constructed a very complicated bathing complex on top of the springs. 1700 years later, the town reached its heyday in Georgian times when it became a very fashionable place to live and to visit. During this time all the famous landmarks were constructed, including the Theatre Royal, Royal Crescent, the Circus, Pulteney Bridge and Lansdown Crescent. It"s... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/100-best-cities.php 100besteverything100187 THE List Of Best Cities including many of your favorites like "Venice", "San Francisco", "Amsterdam", "Paris", "Los Angeles", "Denver" and more. Includes pictures, wallpapers (1280x1024, 1024x768, 1280x800 resolutions). Tue, 9 Dec 2008 02:51:07 PDT   THE List Of Best Cities including many of your favorites like "Venice", "San Francisco", "Amsterdam", "Paris", "Los Angeles", "Denver" and more. Includes pictures, wallpapers (1280x1024, 1024x768, 1280x800 resolutions). ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/StPetersburg.html 100besteverything100175 Tsar Peter I had a wonderful talent in technical, architectural, and mechanical matters. His genius gave birth to the amazing city of St Petersburg out of barren swampland. Peter I spent 1703 to 1709 years in a small wooden hut... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:37:58 PDT   Tsar Peter I had a wonderful talent in technical, architectural, and mechanical matters. His genius gave birth to the amazing city of St Petersburg out of barren swampland. Peter I spent 1703 to 1709 years in a small wooden hut designing and managing the construction of the city. The Peter and Paul Fortress was the first large building to be completed - it gave Russia command of the Baltic, a valuable ice-free sea-passage.The city is full of magnificent palaces,... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Dublin.html 100besteverything100160 Dublin originated as a 9th century Viking settlement. 400 years later, the Normans invaded the town and its surrounding area. The English did not leave till another 700 years. Dublin grew into a large city - in Georgian times it was... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:26:22 PDT   Dublin originated as a 9th century Viking settlement. 400 years later, the Normans invaded the town and its surrounding area. The English did not leave till another 700 years. Dublin grew into a large city - in Georgian times it was the second largest city in the Empire, after London. Dublin (and Southern Ireland) finally achived independence from Britain after the Easter uprising (1916) and Anglo-Irish war.Be sure on your visit to Dublin to visit the Guiness... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/London.html 100besteverything100145 London was founded in the middle of the first century by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. The Romans stayed in Britain for a full 300 years, before the collapse of the Roman empire. The city was then taken over by... Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:13:07 PDT   London was founded in the middle of the first century by the Romans during their occupation of Britain. The Romans stayed in Britain for a full 300 years, before the collapse of the Roman empire. The city was then taken over by Anglo-Saxons, and the city began to prosper thanks to its location on the River Thames, a busy trading route. In the 800s the Vikings launched a series of attacks on the south of England, from the Thames estuary, eventually capturing the city. ... ]]> http://www.100besteverything.com/best-cities/Moscow.html 100besteverything100131 Moscow was the capital city of Russia and the home of the Tsars until 1712, when the recently built St Petersburg was elected capital by Peter the Great. After the Russian Revolution of 1917 , Moscow again became capital of the newly... Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:29:16 PDT   Moscow was the capital city of Russia and the home of the Tsars until 1712, when the recently built St Petersburg was elected capital by Peter the Great. After the Russian Revolution of 1917 , Moscow again became capital of the newly named Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. Famously Moscow has survived two strong winter military advances - made firstly by Napoleon, and then, 150 years later, by Hitler.Red Square is the highlight of any trip to... ]]>