I've been to Rome, Madrid, Athens, Paris and London, but Istanbul made the greatest impression on me. The mix of ancient Greek, Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman-Turkish elements was truly fascinating.
The beautifull Frances Farmer, actress in the 30s and 40s. A biographical film about her was made in 1982, called 'Frances', starring Jessica Lange. The film suggested she underwent a lobotomy, but almost certainly that never happend.