Japan
Kyoto
Kyoto is Japan's former imperial city, known for historic temples, Shinto shrines, traditional neighbourhoods, gardens and tea culture.
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Costa Rica
La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a tourism centre in northern Costa Rica beside Arenal Volcano, known for tropical forests, hot springs, waterfalls, the lake and advent…
Bolivia
La Paz
La Paz is a high-altitude Bolivian city in a deep Andean valley, known for dramatic landscapes, markets, Aymara culture, cable cars and panoramic vie…
Nigeria
Lagos
Lagos is a large coastal city in Nigeria with lively contemporary culture, art and commerce. For a first visit, a few carefully chosen neighbourhoods…
Pakistan
Lahore
Lahore is one of Pakistan's cultural centres. Its fort and Shalimar Gardens together form a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ethiopia
Lalibela
Lalibela is in Ethiopia's Amhara region and is known for its medieval rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As of 6 October 2026, the UK'…
United States
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city in the Nevada desert, known for large resorts, entertainment shows, restaurants, striking architecture and proximity to natural a…
Fiji
Levuka
Levuka is a historic port town on Ovalau and Fiji's first colonial capital. Its low-rise waterfront buildings combine local traditions with the archi…
Gabon
Libreville
Libreville is a coastal city in Gabon. The sea, neighbourhoods and everyday life offer an initial introduction to the capital.
China
Lijiang
Lijiang is a historic city in Yunnan with traditional architecture, canals, cobbled lanes and impressive mountain scenery.
France
Lille
Lille is a large city in northern France, known for Flemish architecture, the Grand'Place, museums, its old town and proximity to Belgium.
Peru
Lima
Lima is Peru's capital on the Pacific coast, combining a historic centre, archaeological sites, coastal districts, museums and one of the region's be…
Cyprus
Limassol
Limassol is a large coastal city in Cyprus, known for its long seafront promenade, beaches, old town, marina and convenient location for excursions i…
Portugal
Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal's capital on the Tagus, known for hilly streets, historic neighbourhoods, viewpoints, yellow trams and proximity to the Atlantic. …
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Liverpool is a port city on the Mersey, known for music history, historic docks, museums, football and lively cultural life.
Zambia
Livingstone
Livingstone is a tourism centre in southern Zambia near the Zambezi and Victoria Falls, known for museums, historic architecture and numerous nature …
Slovenia
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is Slovenia's compact capital, known for the Ljubljanica River, bridges, its castle, green spaces and a large pedestrian centre.
Eswatini
Lobamba
Lobamba is a royal and cultural centre of Eswatini near the Ezulwini Valley. Museums, memorial sites and green hills allow for an unhurried programme.
Togo
Lomé
Lomé on the Gulf of Guinea introduces Togo's culture through markets and the Palais de Lomé, a place for art and history.
United Kingdom
London
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and a major cultural centre with historic sights, museums, theatres, royal parks and neighbourhoods with …
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is Svalbard's administrative centre and the main gateway to the archipelago's High Arctic nature. The small international town lies in a…
United States
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is Southern California's largest city, known for the film industry, diverse neighbourhoods, museums, beaches, culture and surrounding hil…
Angola
Luanda
Luanda is an Atlantic city with a lively waterfront and a striking contrast between older buildings and modern neighbourhoods.
Laos
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a historic city in northern Laos at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, known for Buddhist temples, traditional archit…
Switzerland
Lucerne
Lucerne is a picturesque Swiss city on Lake Lucerne, known for Chapel Bridge, its historic old town and views of the surrounding Alps.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City is the capital of the country of the same name, known for its fortified old town, deep valleys, bridges, European institutions and gr…
Egypt
Luxor
Luxor is one of Egypt's most important archaeological centres on the Nile, known for the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and num…
France
Lyon
Lyon is a large French city at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, known for its old town, hillside districts, museums and one of France's most fa…
Jordan
Madaba
Madaba is a historic city in Jordan, known for ancient mosaics, Christian sites and its location near Amman and the Dead Sea.
Spain
Madrid
Madrid is Spain's capital, known for art museums, spacious squares, historic neighbourhoods, large parks and lively city life.
Equatorial Guinea
Malabo
Malabo is on Bioko Island. Spanish architectural influences are visible in the historic centre; lush greenery reflects its location near the equator.
Bahrain
Manama
Manama combines Bahrain's trading districts with a modern cityscape. As of 7 October 2026, the FCDO warns of regional tensions and possible flight di…
Brazil
Manaus
Manaus is the capital of Amazonas state and the largest urban centre in the heart of Amazonia, known for its historic theatre, river culture and role…
United Kingdom
Manchester
Manchester is a large city in northwestern England, known for industrial history, music culture, football, museums, canals and modern urban architect…
Philippines
Manila
Manila is the historic centre of the Philippines' largest metropolitan area, known for Intramuros, museums, the Manila Bay waterfront, markets and mo…
Mozambique
Maputo
Maputo is Mozambique's capital on the Indian Ocean, known for broad avenues, markets, colonial and modern architecture, music and seafood cuisine.
Türkiye
Mardin
Mardin is a historic city on a rocky hillside in southeastern Türkiye, known for golden-coloured houses, narrow lanes and views over the Mesopotamian…
Åland Islands
Mariehamn
Mariehamn is the only town in the autonomous Åland Islands and a compact maritime centre between the western and eastern harbours. Founded in 1861, i…
Saint Martin
Marigot
Marigot is the capital of the French part of Saint Martin and a compact port town between a sheltered bay and green hills. The ferry terminal, marina…
Morocco
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is one of Morocco's best-known cities, famous for its medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa, souks, gardens, palaces and characteristic red-ochre architect…