55. Roswell, United States

Best known for the 1947 alleged UFO crash, which may have involved leprechauns. Former home of the Jingle Bob Ranch, once the largest ranch in the US, and Pat Garrett, who killed Billy the Kid. Modern Roswell has one of the world's biggest mozzarella factories.

54. Lübeck, Germany

From the Holstentor. Lübeck was capital of the world's first trade bloc, the Hanseatic League, for over 500 years.

53. Barbados

The Caribbean's easternmost island. Originally inhabited by Caribs, the country's first colonial settlement was Jamestown, later renamed Holetown after a period of decline. George Washington once spent six weeks in Barbados, his only trip outside the US.

52. Genoa, Italy

Birthplace of farinata, a delicious savoury pancake, as well as Christopher Columbus. The city's main lighthouse, the Lanterna, was the world's tallest from 1543 to 1902, and is the third oldest lighthouse still standing.

51. Vaduz, Liechtenstein

One of only two countries completely landlocked by other landlocked countries, yet home to Hilti Aktiengesellschaft, the world’s largest anchor manufacturer. Liechtenstein also boasts the world's leading producer of false teeth. Now that’s something to smile about.