‘This is where the cultural, creative, and enterprising urban district Sphinx will arise.’ So reads the ambition behind the plans for the development of the Sphinx area. Plans focus on the place where Maastricht’s industrial revolution began. It was here that Petrus Regout built his ‘Sphinx Factory,’ the start of what grew into an enormous industry, producing bathroom fixtures, tiles, and the products that made Maastricht great. The factory operated until 2006, and since then efforts have been under way to redevelop this area as a district that fits in with the city, but as something Maastricht does not already have. That’s why this district is being designed to attract creative types, young residents, national and international students, and expatriates. It will be internationally oriented, with room for flexible space and temporary functions. Where this area is going is becoming clearer and clearer, in things like the arrival of the pop music stage in a former sawmill, and the newly opened Brandweer(kantine), with workspaces and meeting places for creative entrepreneurs. But not everything in this part of the city is new and different. The historic and picturesque river harbour ‘t Bassin, adjacent to the Sphinx area, makes a perfect buffer for the transition from the more familiar and better known Maastricht to this new part of town.

The Vidhana Soudha is one of India's finest pieces of architecture. Located in the northwest part of Cubbon Park, the Neo-Dravidian granite palace is a blend of styles from across India, boasting the country’s most recognisable symbol, the four-headed gold lion of Ashoka. Across the road, you can spot Karnataka’s High Court building, Attara Kacheri, with its impressive red brick and monumental Corinthian column facade.

This impressive bridge which is the iconic symbol of Skopje joins the old Turkish part of town to the modern side of Skopje. It dates from the late 15th century being 214 meters long and 6 meters wide. It is one of the main landmarks in the city and it is featured in the Skopje's coat of arms.

Cathédrale St-Vincent-de-Paul, a striking 1883 landmark on Place de l’Indépendance, embodies Tunis’s colonial-era architectural eclecticism. Its yellow facade blends Gothic, Byzantine and Moorish elements in a bold (if uneven) fusion overlooking the vibrant square. The cathedral shares this iconic space with the "I Love Tunis" sign, making it a prime spot for photos. Around them, Habib Bourguiba Avenue thrums with energy, reflecting the city’s layered history.