Founded in 1891 as coastal defense base, later occupied by Germany (1898-1914). Became Japanese colony during World War I, returned to China in 1922. Currently a major nodal city of Belt and Road Initiative. Population reached 10.1 million in 2020, ranking 15th in China
Cesena is located 15 km from Adriatic Sea, near Apennine Mountains. Served by Autostrada A14, with total population of 97,137. Capital of Forlì-Cesena Province alongside Forlì
Saint Cecilia was a Roman Christian virgin martyr celebrated on November 22. She married pagan nobleman Valerian despite her vow of virginity. According to legend, she sang to God during her wedding while musicians played. She was martyred with her husband and two others under Emperor Alexander Severus. Her body was found incorrupt in 1599, suggesting she was asleep
Pisa is a city in central Italy, located on the Arno river. Name likely comes from Etruscan meaning 'mouth'. City is situated 9.7 km from the coast
Rio de Janeiro leads with its beautiful beaches and samba culture. Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest city with over 20 million inhabitants. Florianopolis offers 42 beaches and a laidback atmosphere
Rome offers ancient monuments, churches, museums and Renaissance palaces. Venice is unique city built over water with canals and Piazza San Marco. Florence is Renaissance art center with famous paintings and Duomo. Milan is Europe's wealthiest city with Gothic Duomo and La Scala