You think you know big cities, don’t you? Those vast concrete jungles teeming with buzzing life and lights that outshine the stars. Metropolises where skyscrapers stretch as if they’re competing to kiss the sky.
But hang onto your city maps, urban explorers, because we’re about to unravel some mind-blowing truths about the world’s biggest cities that’ll make you go, “Whoa!” Prepare for an around-the-globe odyssey that’ll reshape your city-slicker knowledge!
Tokyo, Japan
This city is home to a 390-meter-long pedestrian bridge known as the Rainbow Bridge, which isn’t rainbow-colored during the day but lights up like a vibrant rainbow at night.
According to Japan Wonder Travel, as the sun sets every evening, behold the mesmerizing spectacle of 444 lights illuminating the bridge with a radiant glow, defying the darkness.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok was once known as the ‘Venice of the East’ due to its extensive network of canals. Today, many of these canals have been filled in to make way for roads.
New York City, USA
The Empire State Building, an iconic landmark, has a zip code of 10118. City Pass mentions that in 1980, the iconic Empire State Building received its zip code.
And as if that weren’t enough, on May 18, 1981, it was officially declared a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Talk about making history!
Mumbai, India
It’s not just a city; it’s an island city comprising seven islands connected through land reclamation projects.
Istanbul, Turkey
This city is uniquely positioned on two continents, Europe and Asia, making it a literal crossroads of cultures. The Times of India states that Istanbul straddles two continents. On one side, you have the vibrant European part, alive with culture and history.
On the other side lies the exotic Asian part, offering a taste of the Orient. What separates these two worlds? Meet the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a 31-km-long waterway connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. It serves as both a natural boundary and a breathtaking link between Europe and Asia.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The city’s famous Carnival festival is the largest in the world, with about 2 million people participating in the daily celebrations. According to Wikipedia, the first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723.
Cairo, Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact.
According to the National Geographic Society, this ‘skyscraper’ has proudly held the title of the world’s tallest human-made structure for almost 4,000 incredible years.
Venice, Italy
Venice is sinking at the rate of 1-2 millimeters a year. Venezia Lines states that If it keeps up this pace over the next 20 years, brace yourself for a sinking of around 80 mm relative to sea level!
Sydney, Australia
The iconic Sydney Opera House was initially projected to cost AU $7 million and take four years to build. Instead, it took 14 years and AU $102 million.
Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is breathtakingly beautiful at any time of day or night, but it’s incredibly stunning when the sun sets, and its lights gently illuminate the city below.
As per the Science Studios Learning Centre, one intriguing thing to note is that during the summer, this iconic tower can grow up to 15 cm taller. It’s fascinating!
Shanghai, China
Shanghai didn’t have any skyscrapers in 1980. Today, it has over 4,000, more than twice as many as New York City.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai has no natural rivers; however, it has an artificial canal city built with three man-made islands in the shape of palm trees.
Prepare to drop these truth bombs at your next dinner party or trivia night!
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