10 World Capitals You Must Visit At Least Once

Paris

The Eiffel Tower is synonymous with Paris, but this major European city is much more than that. The hub of art, fashion, gastronomy and culture, Paris is a must-visit destination.

Rome

The eternal city, Rome - Italy's capital - has been a seat of history and culture forever. Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel - Rome is full of architectural and historic splendour.

Berlin

Unique art scene, an alluring bohemian atmosphere, thriving nightlife and a host of galleries, the German capital - which has literally risen from the ashes post World War II devastation - should be on every travel enthusiast's bucket list.

London, England

England's capital is a modern cosmopolitan city with a history stretching back to Roman times. Situated on banks of Thames River, the Houses of Parliament, ‘Big Ben’ clock tower, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge are some of London's landmarks.

Cairo, Egypt

Sitting on the river Nile, this is one of the world's most ancient cities. The enigmatic Sphinx and the other two pyramids of Giza are chief attractions.

Tokyo, Japan

High-tech infrastructure meets natural beauty in this magnificent Japanese capital. Despite its dense population, it's one of the most cleanest and efficient cities in the world.

Athens

The heart of Ancient Greece, Athens is another European capital that boasts of rich history and culture. It is the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of Western civilisation and home to Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles and others.

Reykjavik

Iceland's capital is unique and it will give you an experience that is distinct from other urban destinations. Majestic mountains surround the city and create a captivating scene both in summer and winter. Apart from stunning sceneries, it has many hotels, bars and breweries for tourists to enjoy.

Budapest

Buda, Obuda and Pest - three cities combine to form present-day Budapest. With stunning architecture, rich history, and a vibrant atmosphere, the Hungarian capital has always amazed tourists.

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