Overlooking the marina, this statue represents The Genius of Navigation. First cast in 1801, it was destroyed during World War II but later restored and has stood proudly here ever since. Affectionately nicknamed "Cuverville" after an admiral of the same name, it also lends itself to the playful joke of "bum-facing-the-city" (Cul-vers-Ville).

The Lake Constance Festival, better known as Bodensee-Festival, annually and under changing topics displays about 80 events at up to 35 venues. The festival sees itself primarily as an interdisciplinary arts event that every year presents orchestral, chamber and organ orchestras, jazz, theatre, dance and literature as essential parts of its unique program.

The Kaaba, the cubic structure at the heart of Mecca's Al-Haram Mosque, is the holiest site in Islam and the focal point towards which Muslims worldwide pray. It stands at the centre of the Mataf, the courtyard where pilgrims perform the Tawaf, the ritual of circumambulation. Embedded in its eastern corner is the Black Stone, a revered relic set in a silver frame, which pilgrims strive to touch or kiss as part of the rites. As the direction of prayer and the ultimate destination of the Hajj pilgrimage, it represents the spiritual axis of the Muslim faith.

Xintiandi, an upscale car-free district in Shanghai, emerged in the late 1990s as a vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment hub. Originally a neighbourhood of traditional Shikumen houses, many were replaced with modern apartments to improve living conditions, sparking concerns about the potential loss of cultural heritage. In response, the government preserved some Shikumen structures, blending history with contemporary flair. Today, Xintiandi stands as a dazzling landmark, boasting fine restaurants, chic clubs and luxury boutiques, seamlessly integrating Shanghai's past with its cosmopolitan present.