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…
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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…
Egypt
Luxor West Bank
Luxor's west bank is one of Egypt's most important archaeological regions, with the Valley of the Kings, ancient tombs, temples and desert landscapes.
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…
Peru
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city high in the Andes, surrounded by green mountain ranges and known for stone architecture, terraces and a unique c…
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.
Andorra
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a high-Alpine cultural landscape in the Pyrenees with glacial terrain, pastures, forested slopes and traces of c…
Marshall Islands
Majuro
Majuro is an atoll in the Marshall Islands with a narrow strip of land around a lagoon. Island culture takes centre stage here, rather than a packed …
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…
France
Marseille
Marseille is a large Mediterranean port city in southern France, known for the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, coastal neighbourhoods and proximity…
Israel
Masada
Masada is an ancient fortress on an isolated plateau in the Judean Desert above the Dead Sea. Herod the Great built a palace complex, storerooms, bat…
Lesotho
Maseru
Maseru is a starting point for Lesotho, Basotho culture and mountain landscapes. The city forms the beginning of a journey and does not replace a tri…
Italy
Matera
Matera is a historic city in southern Italy, known for the Sassi, houses built into the rock, rock churches and an exceptional cityscape.
Tunisia
Matmata
Matmata is a settlement in southern Tunisia, known for traditional underground homes arranged around sunken courtyards.
Japan
Matsumoto
Matsumoto lies at the edge of the Japanese Alps and is best known for its well-preserved black castle and as a base for mountain regions.
Mauritius
Mauritius
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, known for tropical beaches, lagoons, coral reefs, mountain landscapes and a cultural mix of Afric…
Angola
Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo is a historic city on a plateau and was the political and spiritual capital of the Kingdom of Kongo from the 14th to the 19th century. A…
Colombia
Medellín
Medellín is a large city in a mountain valley in Antioquia, known for its mild climate, modern urban infrastructure, art, music, cafés, parks and sur…
Morocco
Meknes
Meknes is one of Morocco's historic imperial cities, with monumental gates, a medina, palaces and traditional markets.
Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne is a major cultural centre in Australia, known for street-art laneways, museums, sporting events, cafés, restaurants, parks and the banks o…
Morocco
Merzouga
Merzouga is a small settlement at the edge of the great Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara.
Mexico
Mexico City
Mexico City is Mexico's enormous capital on a high plateau, known for its historic centre, museums, archaeological heritage, parks, lively neighbourh…
United States
Miami
Miami is an international city in southern Florida, known for tropical beaches, Art Deco architecture, Latin American culture, art and diverse coasta…
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Midway Atoll
Midway Atoll, also called Kuaihelani, is a remote coral atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National M…
Italy
Milan
Milan is a large city in northern Italy, known for its cathedral, fashion, design, museums, historic neighbourhoods and modern business life.
Belarus
Minsk
As of 7 October 2026, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to this destination. This page introduces…
Belarus
Mir Castle Complex
Mir Castle Complex in Hrodna region is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its appearance combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. Brick towers, …
Somalia
Mogadishu
As of 7 October 2026, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to this destination. This page introduces…