I was there 10 years after you did and the city was commercialized since 89 and looks so different with all the foreign companies ads...

Good thing is that if he is looking to see historical sites - they are still there and some of them are restored really nice.

Anyway, as soon as I've seen your post I recalled my old bookmark which I think you will appreciate as a photographer...
ENJOY
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