Vatican (within Italy) : The smallest independent country in the world. Area is 0.44 sq km. The Pope is the head of the state.

Venice (Italy) : City built on 118 islands, 170 canals and 400 bridges, port, St Marks cathedral.

Wall Street (New York) : A street in Manhatten where the New York stock exchange is located.

Washington DC : Capital of USA in District of Columbia. White House - official residence of American President is here.

Waterloo (Belgium) : Where the battle of Waterloo, the final defeat of Napoleon, took place in 1815.

Westminister Abbey (UK) : The burial place of 18 monarchs in London.

Windsor Castle (UK) : British royal residence in southern England. The complex includes the burial place of 10 monarchs.