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Luigi Pascioni,
Auto Mechanic
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The city's political zenith come in the second half of the eleventh century with a series of victories over the Saracens, whom the Pisans drove out from Corsica, Sardinia and the Balearic Islands.
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Bori Gonbutoren,
Reindeer Herder
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The city is known for impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain the past glory with an exciting contrast to the modern edifices and industries.
On the city's West Bank and dug deep into the desert mountains are the tombs and monuments that have brought travellers to Thebes for centuries.
The city's Old Town is preserved as an authentic 19th Century Renaissance open-air museum and features the amazing romantic architecture of that era, yet includes the magnificent strength of the famous ancient Philipoppolis Amphitheater, built in 343 A.
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Khalid Binalshibh,
Taxi Driver
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Situated on the city's main thoroughfare, the Sheraton Nevskij Palace comprises of two nineteenth century buildings, which have been restored to their original splendour.
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Astrid Schuhmann,
Backpacker
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Century Citadel Inn is situated in the centre of Makati's entertainment district within walking distance of the business and shopping area including the city's major hotels, banks, airline offices and restaurant.
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Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist
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It is our city's great honor to be able to host the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2002, which will be dedicated to the advancement of such an essential field of human knowledge at such a crucial moment of the new century.
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Josh Hogan,
Commander
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The buildings and homes of the city's turn of the century boom for the most part remained intact and a devoted recovery and restoration effort has earned the waterfront district and the residential area on the bluff national Historic District designations.
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Mark Harris,
Priest
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Visit the Cathedral which recalls the city's early ecclesiastical importance and the several centuries of struggles between bishops and citizens.
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Ben Werner,
Student Newspaper Editor
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General Santos City's history dates back to the turn of the 15th century when Sariph Kabungsuan of Arabia arrived in Cotabato Province in Mindanao to introduce Mohammedanism with the help of his religious teachers.
BRIEF HISTORY General Santos City's history dates back to the turn of the 15th century when Sariph Kabungsuan of Arabia arrived in Cotabato Province in Mindanao to introduce Mohammedanism with the help of his religious teachers.
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Paddy McGuinness,
Newsagent
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There are many legends of the Lost Cities of Is and Lyonesse which have been told by the firelight in Cornish and Breton cottages through the centuries.
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