Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, was built during the 19th century by Chinese settlers of Hokkien descent. It is the oldest Chinese temple in Georgetown, named in honour of a devout Buddhist sage.

The most important work of Jože Plečnik in Slovenia is the building of the National and University Library, which is still used for its original purpose. Constructed in 1941, this monumental building is celebrated as a unique fusion of the diverse cultures the architect admired. Modelled after Italian palaces, the building features a famous black staircase and decorative elements that evoke a sense of antiquity.

Casablanca's Old Medina, also known as Old Town or Ancienne Medina, is a maze-like quarter teeming with life and marked by buildings that harken back to the period before French rule. Vendors with carts offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and spices, while quaint antique shops and artisanal leather workshops line the constricted passageways. Amid the lively bargaining, outdoor cafés offer spaces for respite, serving both coffee and refreshing mint tea. Here, locals go about their daily routines while visitors can shop for an array of traditional goods.