World Directory, South America, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

The cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city) is one of the most densely populated places on earth. The Cariocas - as the inhabitants are called - thrive on dance, drink, beach, sport and sun. It's a city of Dionysian spirit whose people live life head-first.

World Directory, South America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Santos is a municipality in the Sao Paulo state of Brazil, founded in 1546 by the Portuguese nobleman Bras Cubas. It is partially located on the island of Sao Vicente which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of São Vicente, and partially on the mainland.

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Sicily, Palermo

Palermo is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the autonomous region Sicily and the province of Palermo. The city is noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old. Palermo is located in the north-west of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Lazio, Lazio

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Campania, Naples

"See Naples and then die" This proverb sums up in a few words the spirit and enthusiasm that bring tourists to this wonderful town. One is immediately brought into contact with ancient traditions that only survive because they have been blended one with another. There are still olden professions that have survived into this modern 21st century: an entire quarter in the heart of Naples, for example, is given over to the craft of the goldsmith; there are still the world-famous handwrought nativity tableaus with their figurine shepherds; old craftsmen still sell handmade chairs from the backs of carts that they push through the streets; and you can still hear the clanging hammer of the blacksmith. There is even an artisan who gives new life to old and damaged dolls in his workshop, appropriately called The Doll Hospital.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Macedonia, Kavala

Kavala, is the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture. It is situated on the Bay of Kavala, across from the island of Thasos.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Macedonia, Thessaloniki

Thessalonik, Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia, the nation's largest region.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Berlin, Berlin

Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million within its city limits, Berlin is the country's largest city. It is the second most populous city and the eighth most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 5 million people from over 190 nations.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Warnemuende

Rostock is the largest city in the north German state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Rostock is located on the Warnow river; the quarter of Warnemünde 12 km north of the city centre lies directly on the coast of the Baltic Sea.

World Directory, South America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, and along with Tokyo, Seoul, Mexico City and New York City is among the five largest metropolitan regions of the world.