At first, American military police ran regular patrols through the nearby city of Marble, handing out candy to kids in the street.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Rebasing -- and Reequipping -- for Transformation

She said a "spectacular" spot had been picked out for the eight-foot high marble statue in the city hall and its citizens would have no trouble recalling the former Tory leader because they were largely of retirement age.

BBC: Thatcher statue unveiled

On Oct. 8, 2007 several hundred mourners filled new York City's Marble Collegiate Church at Fifth Avenue and 29th Street to attend the funeral of Jim Michaels, FORBES magazine's great editor from 1961--99.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Whereas in the last few days the streets of the city were crowded with worshippers making their way to prayers, or sitting in quiet contemplation on the marble outside the Grand Mosque -- today the city is bustling with activities relating to departures.

CNN: Hajj diary: The great migration

Today, strung between the marble domes of the Mughal mosques in the Old City, and the orderly colonial townscape of the Mall, Lahore is not only the most attractive city in Pakistan but also the most artistic and intellectual.

NEWYORKER: Days of Rage

The Taj Mahal's glistening marble was threatened by pollution from local foundries, oil refineries and city traffic.

ECONOMIST: Rock the Taj

In all that concrete, marble and glass, it's easy to forget it's a city made possible by water.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Rooms are sumptuous, with classic French Vogue decor, ornate linens, marble baths and fresh flowers, and the hotel also boasts one of the city's most famous fine dining spots, the Grill Room, two top bars, and one of the best spas.

FORBES: Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Its double-tiered library, marble-paved roads, theatre, baths and even public latrine offer the most-preserved look at ancient city life in Turkey.

BBC: An epic ancient ruins road trip