The eccentric Pozdrav Suncu attracts tons of people every evening during summer. By the same architect of the Sea Organ, Nikola Bašić, Greeting to the Sun is a compound of multi-layered plates in circular shape inserted on the pavement of Riva promenade. Collecting energy from the sun during daylight, it displays a show of light patterns representing the movements of the Solar System from sunset to sunrise.

One of Beijing’s oldest hutongs — the city’s traditional narrow alleyways lined with courtyard houses — Nanluoguxiang has kept its Ming dynasty street layout while changing completely in character. Today, the lane is dotted with cafés, bars, boutiques, and souvenir shops, drawing a mix of tourists and young locals. It runs from Drum Tower East Street down to Ping’an Street, and it’s usually packed in the evenings when the lights come on. The old courtyards are still there behind the modern shopfronts, so you get a contrast between Beijing’s past and its current street life.

Oviedo’s Cathedral combines Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance elements. Its 15th-century spire looms over a medieval basilica built by the first prince of Asturias. The cathedral as a whole was finally completed in the 16th century, after more than 250 years of construction work. The main altarpiece, depicting the life of Christ, is in Flemish Gothic style. The cloister is home to the Diocesan Museum, with a number of important archaeological relics.

This island, in the middle of the Mississippi River, lies just north of Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis and has a population of 1,101, 2024 U.S. Census. The island is a showcase for beautiful architecture and natural landscape as well as The Bell of Two Friends, a gift from Japan, and the Nicollet Island Pavilion event centre, located in Nicollet Island Park and built in 1893.