Paris, France (2,193,031)
Today Paris is the City of Lights, a popular tourist destination and the world’s capital of romance.  But before the 1860s it was crowded, dirty, and filled with slums.  In 1853 French emperor Napoleon III commissioned Baron Haussman to redesign the city.  The aims were twofold: to create a more pleasant and livable city, and to make it harder for disenchanted citizens to seize control of the city, which was a constant threat.  The first step was to create wide boulevards throughout Paris, with large squares at their intersections.  Two new railroad stations were built, as well as new parks and green spaces...

10. Verrazano Narrows Bridge (United States) 211.3m
Upon completion in 1964, the Varrazano Narrows Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 2km, with a central span of 1.3km.  It connects the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island and provides an important alternate route into New York City.  The New York City marathon starts from the bridge....

10. Lake Matano (Indonesia) 590 m
Laka Matano is located in a remote part of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.  Many species of fish call the lake home.  It is in a beautiful location, surrounded by rainforest.  It is also the site of one of the world’s largest nickel mines, which threatens the local environment.

San Diego Zoo
Home to more than 4,000 animals and 800 species, the San Diego Zoo is at the forefront of conservation research.It was founded in 1921 in San Diego’s Balboa Park.  Nearly all the exhibits are open-air, providing a more comfortable and natural experience for the animals.  The Skyfari aerial tram offer spectacular views of the zoo.

6 - Menara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Also called the KL Tower, Menara Kuala Lumpur was finished in 1994. It is used for communication purposes and also serves as the Islamic falak observatory to mark the beginning of Ramadan.

5 - Baiyoke Tower II, Bangkok, Thailand
This hotel is unique since it is Bangkok's tallest tower and each of its luxurious 658 suites and rooms provide a stunning view of the surrounding city of Bangkok and its skyline. The hotel is divided into the space, sky and standard zone with rooms varying in size and height across these three zones. The breakfast buffet is absolutely divine and should not be missed. Hotel facilities include restaurants, bars and room service in addition to a rooftop bar and music, fitness and health centre and a beauty salon. Unique features include the revolving roof deck and an observation deck...