Here are 7 of the world's best preserved cities that offer glimpses into humanity's past whilst also co-existing with the modern world.
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Varanasi Regarded as the oldest city in the world, Varanasi in India has preserved its religious identity through the millennia.
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Rome, Italy Colosseum, a 2,000-year-old monument in the middle of Rome is perhaps the best example of a city preserving its old self.
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Cairo, Egypt Travellers are often surprised how close the pyramids of Giza and the city of Cairo are. The old and modern co-exist in Egypt within touching distance.
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Kyoto, Japan Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for 1,000 years continues to maintain its religious identity with modernity. Nintendo is based in Kyoto only.
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Athens, Greece A 5,000-year old city from one of the oldest civilisations has kept up with the modern times rather beautifully.
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Istanbul, Turkey From Byzantium to Constantinople to modern Turkey, the city has kept its soul alive by marrying traditions with the fabric of the place.
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Lucknow Lucknow is roughly 700 years old, with its foundations laid in the 13th century. Today, it is a hotspot for tourists coming for food and rich culture of the city.