Shanghai, in China, had a population of over 23 million in 2010. This leading global city has a significant influence in commerce, culture, finance, media, fashion, technology and transport.
What to see / do
The Bund
Nanjing Road
Yuyuan Garden
Jade Buddha Temple
Shanghai Xin Tian Di - A street composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style
The city of Valletta is the capital city of Malta, an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea. Valletta boasts with buildings from the 16th century, mainly with Baroque character containing elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. The city was nicknamed "Superbissima", meaning "Most Proud" due to the bastions, curtains, ravelins combined with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches.
What to see
St John’s Co-Cathedral – formerly the Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta
National Museum of Fine Arts – Rococo Palace dating back to late 1570’s
Our Lady of Victories Church – built by the Knights of Malta, it is the first building in Valletta
St Francis of Assisi Church – build in 1598 it was rebuild in 1681 by Grand Master Gegorio Carafe
Magisterial Palace of the Grandmaster – currently houses the House of Representatives of Malta
Auberge de Castille – known as the official seat of the Knights of Langue of Castille
Grandmaster’s Palace Armory Museum – contains armor, arms and guns dating back to the 15th century
National War Museum – located inside Fort Saint Elmo was a focal point during the Great Siege and a prominent building during WWII
Manoel Theatre – home of the National Orchestra of Malta is Europe’s third-oldest working theatre
Upper Barrakka Gardens – constructed in 1661 with a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour
City Gate – the fourth gate to have stood at the entrance to Valletta
Valletta Waterfront – stretching along the water’s edge and the Quay Wall, it is composed of nineteen 250-year-old warehouses
What to do
Maltese Carnival – held in February and leads up the Lent
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – a feast in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in July
Saint Paul’s Feast – held on 10 February
Saint Dominic’s Feast – held either in the end of July or beginning of August
The Feast of Saint Augustine – celebrated on the third Sunday after Easter
