Alphonse de Lamartine Quotes

Istanbul is inspiring because it has its own code of architecture, literature, poetry, music.

I think people care. If not, why do so many people spend money going on vacations to see architecture? They go to the Parthenon, to Chartres, to the Sydney Opera House. They go to Bilbao... Something compels them, and yet we live surrounded by everything but great architecture.

In Rome, I particularly love the history, churches, sculptures and architecture and the fact that you can walk along a tiny cobbled street and turn the corner to find the Trevi Fountain. London is evocative of other eras and full of history.

On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, İstanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens.

There's something very special about seeing history so clearly in front of you through that architecture that you just don't get in the U.S. If I was asked to choose where I'd most like to live, I would always choose London.

Rome is one of my favourite cities in the world.

Lord Jesus Christ, let it not come to pass that the great multitude of Christian people should hear it said that it was in the days of the Emperor Manuel that the City, with all its sacred and venerable monuments of the Faith, was delivered to the infidel.

The Tower of David is important for Israel's heritage and existence because it is more than a tower, it is a symbol. It is more important than the Azrieli Towers.

I've got nothing against L.A. I think it is a really beautiful place. To be able to surf and get out in the Pacific Ocean every once in a while. The hiking, all of that is amazing. I love it there.

I think anybody's who's ever traveled to Paris or any sort of older European city will get caught up in the romance of the history and the ghosts you're surrounded by every day.

You look at passers-by in Rome and think, 'Do they know what they have here?' You can say the same about Philadelphia. Do people know what went on here?

I'm Australian, so I love the stores near Crowne Plaza Melbourne, on the banks of the Yarra River.

I love just being at Lincoln Center - it's so New York! Those fountains!

When I went to school at Emerson, I was completely charmed living there and loved the architecture of the Back Bay.

Glasgow is one of my favourite cities.

I like Mysuru Palace, which is always a great place to visit.

I take a keen interest in the architecture of places when I travel.

You don't need to go to Rome, Prague or Vienna to find wonderful architecture, amazing stories and suprising, hidden gems.

Shiraz' is an important part of our filmmaking and cultural history.

For example, Taj Mahal is the first thing which comes to the minds of many foreigners who visit India, and how Eiffel Tower in Paris, but there is lot more to every country.

Los Angeles is great for partying and also for its sights and sounds.

I've been to most parts of India over the years, but Jaipur is my favourite city. Inspiration can be found at every turn.

For us Icelanders, the Sagas are like the Bible, only much better.

I have found Delhi so much more beautiful than Mumbai. South and central Delhi, especially, are just so beautiful - the roads, the trees, the buildings, the history.

Puerto Rico still has the wherewithal to be a tourist destination.