Fishing nets glisten brightly in Mediterranean blue as they lie out to dry on the quayside. Behind the nets you can catch sight of the stock exchange building, La Lonja, dating from 1388. This place, where locals now sip their coffee, was where most of the Mediterranean area's trade was handled during the Middle Ages. A bustling city, the island's capital never fails to surprise and impress all who visit.

The most important work of Jože Plečnik in Slovenia is the building of the National and University Library, which is still used for its original purpose. Constructed in 1941, this monumental building is celebrated as a unique fusion of the diverse cultures the architect admired. Modelled after Italian palaces, the building features a famous black staircase and decorative elements that evoke a sense of antiquity.

Right next to the famous Red Square sits Moscow's first urban park since half a century. Designed by American architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro and inaugurated in September 2017, this massive piece of land in the heart of the Russian capital is more than just a park, it is a breath of fresh air to the city's landscape and a new meeting place for locals and tourists alike. Take a walk around its 35-acre grounds and visit its multiple attractions including: two amphitheaters, a market, a restaurant, a world-class philharmonic concert hall, an ice cave, and a boomerang-shaped bridge floating over the Moscow River.