l 
l An important settlement for nearly
two millennia,
l The city is an international
transport hub and a popular tourist destination, counting iconic landmarks such
as the Houses of Parliament,
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l Paris is a leading global cultural, business
and political centre and is renowned for its defining neo-classical
architecture as well as its role as a major international influence in fashion,
gastronomy and the arts.[2] It is widely regarded as one of the world's major
global cities.[3] Dubbed "the City of Lights" (la Ville Lumière) since the 19th century, Paris has a reputation
as a "romantic" city.[4]
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l Rome is the largest city and comune in Italy and it is also one of the largest among
European capital cities, with an area of 1,285 square kilometers.
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l New York City is an international
center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media and
culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance
venues, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. It is
also home to the headquarters of the United Nations and to some of the world's
most famous skyscrapers.