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by far and away Rome - The roads are chaotic, the city is in layers. While other cities in europe have moved newer buildings to different sections, rome is thousands of years built upon itself. Absolutely stunning. Second is Naples - again a mess of chaotic road system, mere kilometers from Mount Vesuvius - the city is also built up the vulcano. Many thousands of years of history, not to mention some of the most beautiful places on earth within its grasp - capri, sorrento, etc. third - Monte Carlo fourth - Florence fith - Barcalona

That doesn't sound too good. It's actually quite disappointing.

Interesting Topic. In My opinion this is what is happening in the world. The United States is a declining empire, grasping at straws in terms of maintaining is global military hegemony. President George W. Bush however, imo, has quickened the pace of American Decline. Globalization has also taken its toll on the American Economy, we now live in a world where south east Asia can counter any American produced product with something that is cheaper and more reliable. Canada's role in the whole thing is as follows. Under the leadership of Paul Martin, Canada was searching and working hard to maintain trade relationships with Asia and Europe. His government was attempting to Open doors around the world in order to help sustain canada during this declining american trend. However, With the election of Stephen Harper we have seen Canada head in a opposite direction. Canada has now joined in on the declining political ideological struggle apparent in the United States. As for a fear of World War III, in this century we will see great change. We need to change the way we live and the way we operate as a species. It is those who grasp these changes that will succeed, just like the asian automotive industry is currently doing. Knowledge and Technology will be at the forefront. On the flip side we will see change taking place in the third world. Global warming will ensure intra and extra state struggles between the poorest, over populated nations of the world. You will get more decent from poorer nations in regards to the wealthy western world. This is understandible. However between actual world powers I think what we will inevitably see is the dawning of a global Balance of power between Europe, Russia, Asia and the United States. An actual world war can only be fought by using ideological differences in socio-political relations. However, we are seeing at this moment, a global capital movement which will increase and inevitable democratise many regions of the world. This isnt necessarily a good thing.

Hey everyone... Longgggg time member first time Post... Anyway, here are some stills of my Capital city. I have built over the years many cities, this one however, is the social, political, economic hub. so here are some shots of the financial center of the city, please enjoy... and of course Let me Know what you think! (The Commercial Center of the city, Skyline shot) (Section of the City called Ville-Marie - A kind of secondary commercial center within the downtown core) (A closer look at the center of the city. Main Commercial area) Thank you to all the people that created and built these buildings, they are some fantastic pieces of art! hope you all enjoy what I have done with them, let me know what you think!

Hey, I am pretty new to this message board, but I have been on this site for quite some time. And I would like to express my admiration at the work some of you guys are doing, its unbelievable. Now for my wish list! 1. The Vatican - a) in admiration, respect, and rememberance for Pope John Paul II - b) also, this place is miraculous, a completely aw inspiring place which would complete, beautify every city created within this game. 2. Buildings found in rome - I have downloaded the parisian building set and it has been brilliant, but I would like to see the wonderful architecture found in the city of rome. 3. Aqueducts - I believe this would greatly enhance the beauty of a given city trying to achieve such a look, they introduce a sence of history into the city as well as giving it a unique look. Essentially what I am striving for within the confines of my 'capital' region, is for a region which looks like it has been built through the ages in a european fashion. thank you very much, I would greatly appreciate the vatican being built - thanks!!!! Marco