Nicosia, or Lefkoşa, is a city unlike any other in the Mediterranean. As the world's last divided capital, it offers a profound journey through history, where Venetian walls encircle a labyrinth of streets that blend Byzantine, Ottoman, and British colonial influences.

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is often referred to as the "Jerusalem of Europe." It is one of the few places in the world where you can find a mosque, a Catholic church, an Orthodox church, and a synagogue all within the same neighborhood.

Dubrovnik, famously known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," is a city that defies time. Enclosed by massive stone walls that have stood since the 16th century, the Old Town (Stari Grad) is a masterpiece of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

Valletta, the tiny capital of Malta, is a concentrated masterpiece of Baroque architecture and naval history.