1. St Petersburg - The cultural “Northern Palmyra” Many of Petersburgers do not consider themselves Russians, but rather as Europeans. They go to Finland every weekend, they give their cafes and hotels Finnish names and distinguish 100 shades of grey in clothes.  Yet by building the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peter the Great aimed to protect the city from

1. Burj Al ArabThe Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is the world's only 7 star hotel and designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai skyline making it the fourth tallest hotel in the world. It truly is one of the most iconic symbols of