The imposing 16th-century walls that surrounded the city are still largely intact, and provide a stunning backdrop to the whole city, especially along the seafront. The ramparts, called bastioni, house numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, which are great for a drink at sunset in the evening breeze.

With a rich history dating back over 250 years, the Jewellery Quarter is a conservation area with over 200 listed buildings. Today, it thrives as one of Birmingham's liveliest locations, exuding a vibrant community spirit. As the heart of England's jewellery industry, the quarter hosts more than 700 jewellers and independent retailers, offering a treasure trove of gift and souvenir options. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the award-winning Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, where a preserved 1980s workshop provides a fascinating glimpse into the area's craftsmanship heritage. The quarter is also teeming with trendy bars, art galleries, as well as Indian and Italian eateries.

We Are All Colors 11 – 13 January 2019 Tobacco City, Kapana – Creative District, The Main Pedestrian Street, Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Blvd., The Ancient Theater Opening of Plovdiv European Capital of Culture 2019 WE ARE MOST THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF THE ECOC 2019 WITH THE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND MOMENTOUS HIGHLIGHT IN ITS PROGRAMME – THE ‘WE ARE ALL COLORS’ SHOW. Over the course of an extended weekend a series of events will take place at various in- and outdoor spaces across the city. Its peak will be on Saturday, 12 January. The very heart of Plovdiv will welcome the ceremony. The show, combining music, light and dance, will give the key to the whole year ahead and to the basic concept of the European Capital of Culture project, in which the citizens themselves are not only audiences and actors, but also creators of events. More than 1500 participants from Bulgaria and abroad will recreate on the open stage a large and colorful metaphor of all the main themes of the programme ‘Plovdiv 2019’ and their relationships under the motto ‘Together’. The ECOC opening event is produced by the Plovdiv 2019 Foundation in partnership with international organizations, the major cultural institutions in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Municipality, artists and performers from Bulgaria and abroad. The concept of the event is created by the German artistic network phase7 performing.arts Berlin, artistic director Sven Sören Beyer. The opening weekend programme is made jointly with partner organizations from Plovdiv and Bulgaria.

If you’ve always wanted to catch a glimpse of the heroic deeds of firefighters, Fort Lauderdale invites you to visit a small museum that provides a fascinating insight into the routine of some of today's heroes. The historic building, dating back to 1927, used to be a fire station and showcases old and new fire prevention techniques. An entertaining and educational experience for adults and children alike.