The walled town of Nicos, Greece, is a place of historical significance.It is where the city of Nicomedia was founded by Constantine the Great.It was the capital of the Byzantine Empire from 1172 until 1182.But, as a fortress city, Nicos had a history that stretches back much further.The town was conquered by the Romans in […]
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Which of the walls is the tallest?
The Guinness World Records have now been officially recognised as the most iconic city walls in the world, according to Guinness World Record holder and Guinness World Champion Winston Reid.In a statement released on Friday, Guinness World Magazine announced that the tallest walls in all of the world were erected by the Estonian city of […]
How to see the Rio Olympics without getting hit by a stray train
With the games coming to an end on Monday, there’s no better time to head to the Olympic Park for some truly epic views of the city walls and city walls.Here’s everything you need to know about the Olympics and how to get there.