Manarola is tiny village on the Cinque Terre coast of Italy. It is built on a high rock 70 metres above sea level, and is one of the most charming and romantic of the Cinque Terre villages. Typical tower houses of the Genoese style are the main sight of this town. On the west end, you’ll find a wild little harbor and the east side has a small church square where the townsmen meet for various activities.

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A 17bhp electric car designed to offer practical urban transport. The Renault Twizy is fun to drive in town, and gets lots of attention from passers by. The cabin is completely open to the elements, and there’s a distinct shortage of storage space, equipment and security measures. The Twizy has a maximum range of 100 km (62 mi). Prices starting at €6,990 up to €8,490. The heavy quadricycle-classed Urban 80 model features a 13 kW (17 hp) electric motor and can drive up to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Manufacturer: Renault
Transmission: Single gear
Battery: 7 kWh lithium-ion battery
Electric range: 100 km (62 mi)
Length: 2.32 m (91 in)
Width: 1.19 m (47 in)
Height: 1.46 m (57 in)
Curb weight: 450 kg (992 lb)

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China is planning their future with all these little models. This project is amazingly huge. The main feature of the museum is the enormous scale model of Beijing. The model was created with incredible detail. A balcony provides a bird’s-eye view of Beijing equivalent to viewing the city at 20,000 feet. The museum also has a 3D cinema showing films about urban planning in Beijing.

Address: 20 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6702 4505/59
Open: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed Mondays)
Admission: RMB10 (1.6USD)
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Qianmen Station

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