Capital Travel Bucket List

Visit Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Explore the Ciudad Vieja (Old City) with its colonial architecture and the iconic Palacio Salvo, stroll along the Rambla (a 22-kilometer waterfront promenade), and watch a match at the Estadio Centenario (historic football stadium that hosted the first FIFA World Cup final in 1930).

Visit Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali. Explore the National Museum of Mali (Muso Kunda) showcasing Malian cultural heritage and archaeological finds, stroll through the Grand Marché (large central market with textiles, crafts, and local goods), and see the Bamako Grand Mosque (a prominent Sudano-Sahelian style mosque built in the 1970s).

Visit Niamey, the capital of Niger. Explore the Grand Mosque (a striking modern Islamic structure with minarets and intricate designs), stroll along the Niger River (a vital waterway for transport and fishing), and visit the National Museum of Niger (showcasing archaeological artifacts, traditional crafts, and dinosaur fossils).

Visit Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Explore the historic Hamar Weyne district (featuring the Arba'a Rukun Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the city), see the Mogadishu Cathedral (a landmark of Italian colonial architecture now in ruins), and stroll along Lido Beach (a popular spot for locals with views of the Indian Ocean).

Visit N'Djamena, the capital of Chad. Explore the National Museum (featuring Chad's archaeological and cultural artifacts), see the Grand Mosque (a prominent Islamic landmark with distinctive architecture), and stroll along the Chari River (a vital waterway for the city's life and trade).

Visit Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia. Explore the National Museum (housing historical artifacts from Liberia's founding and indigenous cultures), stroll along the historic Waterside Market (one of West Africa's largest open-air markets with vibrant textiles and local crafts), and see the iconic Providence Island (where freed American slaves first landed in 1822, marking Liberia's origins).

Monumental, tightly-controlled capital.

Mogadishu's lively city beach.

Prague’s 14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 baroque saints — walk it at dawn before the crowds and buskers arrive.

The 1410 clock on Prague’s Old Town Square, where the Twelve Apostles parade every hour and Death rings the bell.

The largest ancient castle complex in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane cottages and the hourly guard change.

Thirty-six guild streets of scooters, street kitchens and colonial shophouses around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Nine giant steel spheres from Expo 58 — Brussels’ space-age landmark.

Visit Suva, the capital of Fiji. Explore the Fiji Museum (housing the rudder of HMS Bounty and Fijian artifacts), stroll through Thurston Gardens (botanical gardens with native plants and colonial-era bandstand), and experience the Suva Municipal Market (bustling hub for fresh produce, kava, and local crafts).

Visit Nur-Sultan (now Astana), the capital of Kazakhstan. Explore the futuristic architecture of the Bayterek Tower (a 97-meter observation tower symbolizing a poplar tree with a golden egg), see the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (a pyramid-shaped building hosting interfaith conferences), and stroll through Khan Shatyr (a giant transparent tent housing a shopping and entertainment center with an indoor beach).

Visit Belmopan, the capital city of Belize. Explore the National Assembly Building (a modern concrete structure with a distinctive Maya-inspired design), stroll through the Belmopan Market (a vibrant hub for local produce and crafts), and learn about Belizean history at the George Price Centre for Peace and Development (dedicated to the country's first prime minister).

Visit Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. Explore the historic Garrison area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial-era military buildings), stroll along the Careenage (a scenic waterfront with colorful boats and shops), and see the Parliament Buildings (home to the third-oldest parliament in the Commonwealth). Don't miss trying local dishes like flying fish and cou-cou at a nearby eatery.

Visit Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Explore the National Museum of Music (showcasing traditional instruments and cultural heritage), see the Grande Mosquée (a prominent landmark with distinctive architecture), and experience the bustling Grand Marché (one of West Africa's largest markets, known for textiles and crafts).

Visit Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. Explore the historic inner city (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Dutch colonial wooden architecture), see the Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral (one of the largest wooden cathedrals in the Americas), stroll along the Waterkant (a scenic waterfront promenade on the Suriname River), and sample local dishes like pom (a baked casserole with chicken and root vegetables) at a warung.

A cruise harbour under Morne Fortune, a covered market selling cocoa sticks and bay rum, and the Pitons an hour down the coast.

A Georgian port town around the Berkeley Memorial clock, rebuilt after fire and hurricane, with Brimstone Hill fortress along the coast.

Tanzania's official capital since 1974, in the middle of the country and the middle of its wine region; parliament sits here, the embassies stayed in Dar es Salaam.

The least populated capital in the world - a domed capitol on a hill in Melekeok, built in 2006 for a few hundred people.

A Portuguese colonial capital on the equator, pastel and peeling, with cocoa plantations in the hills behind it.