This city with rich history and traditions attracts lots of people for more than 2000 years and is still one of the most romantic and marvelous cities in the world. Rome is a concentrated dolce vita: posh shop stores of Italian designers, delicious ice-creams, foamy cappuccino and exclusive wines – all this turns Rome into a paradise, isn't it?

But with what should I start? Is it actually possible to retell shortly the history of Rome? I'm unlikely to do it in a few words. In any case, I can't but mention the most important date - April 21, 753 BC. It's the day, when Rome was founded by Romulus, who, by the way, killed his brother – Remus. Time passed and the city turned into the powerful imperia. Rome reached its fullest flower during the rule of Imperator Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). Like the ancient Rome, the modern city is located on the seven hills: the Aventine Hill, the Caelian Hill, the Palatine Hill, the Capitoline Hill, the Esquiline Hill, the Quirinal Hill and the Viminal Hill. The central areas and the most famous sights are situated at Campo Marzio. The Trastevere, located at the bank of the Tiber, and the Monti can also boast of world fame. Another place you should visit is the Pigneto, the quarter with the reputation of the most Roman.

The Coliseum. The amphitheatre of Flavius was built in 1 AD on the place, where Nero's artificial sea used to be situated. It was an attempt to sponge out the memory of the hateful imperator Nero and to get back the love of people. The amphitheatre became the largest ever in the Roman Empire. When in 80 AD the building works were finished and the Coliseum was unveiled, by Titus' order the fights of gladiators were organized. The performance lasted for 100 days and contained fights of gladiators, elephants, and sweeps. As the result, they killed more than 9000 animals. Later the amphitheatre was enlarged: another row and some new gangways appeared. Nowadays the amphitheatre of Flavius is more known as the Coliseum. This name it must have got due to the 40-meter sculpture (or 'the colossus') of Nero that was located nearby, but not because of its size.

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The history of Vienna has more than 3000 years. During the rule of the Habsburg Dynasties the city became the capital and its imperial elegance exists only due to this dynasty. Vienna is the world famous music center. A lot of talented musicians lived and worked there: Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden, Schubert, Brahms and many others. It's also the city of the legendary Vienna Boys' Choir and various musical events, such as the New Year Concert or the Annual Ball in the Vienna Opera House.

The architecture of Vienna contains all the basic styles starting from gothic and Renaissance and ending with postmodernism. The old Ruprechtskirche of the Roman style, gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral – the symbol of Austria and Vienna, the Karlskirche – all they create an unforgettable look of the city. Modern style is also noticeable in Vienna: the Karlsplatz station, Secession, the Kirche am Steinhof by Otto Wagner.

Vienna is the magnificence and luxury with ancient motifs. Vienna is the city of music and great musicians. Vienna is the city of fiacre and dancing white studs. Vienna is a delicious coffee and well-known apple strudel. In one word, Vienna is.. Vienna is a city, where you should live for a while, in spite of having a quick glance at all the sights. The city is so fascinating and bewitching, just like music, smell of coffee, horses' clip-clop on the cobblestone pavement, the small of mulled wine and fir before Christmas...

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New-York is the biggest city of the USA; it's the city that aims to become the center of the world. The population of New-York is 8 million of people, but if we take into account New-York Metropolitan Area, the number will be 22 million. The most of the New-York sights are famous all over the world and became the decor of many Hollywood films. Your impression of the city would be incomplete, if you won't visit the Central park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.

Manhattan. The big rectangular Central Park in the heart of Manhattan is called 'the lungs' of New-York. It takes the territory of almost 3,5 km2 and every year it's visited by 25 million of people. On weekends it can be too crowded there, especially in the south part, though on working days you'll always find some place to have a rest. In the 70s-80s of the 20th century the Central Park used to have the reputation of the criminal area, but nowadays in the whole New-York and at this place exactly the crime rate has been lowered. At present day the well-known park is an enormous green oasis in the very centre of the lively city. If you get there, you should go to the Loeb Boathouse, the wonderful Bethes Fountain and the romantic Conservatory Garden.

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Berlin is one of the biggest cities in Europe (its population is 3,4 million of people) and along with it, it’s, perhaps, one of the most fashionable and constantly changing cities. Since 1990 Berlin is the capital of Germany, but practically it still consists of 2 parts. When The Berlin Wall fell, Berlin became one of the musical centers of Europe that is attracting more and more musicians and art workers. And when trend-restaurants and clubs appeared, Berlin got back the reputation of the most fashionable European city.

Berlin Wall. For about 30 years Berlin citizenry were divided by The Berlin Wall. It served as the boundary between the communist East and the capitalistic West. Nowadays the most part of it is pulled down, but by the clinkers in the pavement one can notice, where the Wall used to be located. On the 9th of November 1989 The Berlin Wall was ruined. In 2 years time after this symbolic event this hateful construction was practically damaged. The fragments of the Wall were sold as souvenirs. And the remains of the Wall still remind about the past. At Mühlenstraße East Side Gallery is situated. It is 1200-meter wall, which is painted by artists from all over the world. At Bernauerstrasse one can see the remains of The Berlin Wall with the holes that were made on the night from the 9th to the 10th of 1989. This is the memorial neutral place.

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