Viewfinder competition: win a £200 hotel voucher

This capital city was named after the country’s colonizer. Today it is an island of liberalism in an often reactionary state. Photograph: PR

It has been a boom town in recent decades, with a thriving technology sector and music scene. Photograph: PR

The city’s A to Z of famous residents includes a disgraced charlatan and a humourous diarist. Name the city. Photograph: PR

This week’s winner will receive a £200 voucher from Hotels.com which can be used at more than 200,000 places to stay across the world, from quirky B&Bs and family boltholes to boutique hotels. Hotels.com customers can get a night free for every 10 stayed with its rewards scheme.

Email your answer by Thursday 22 August to viewfinder@observer.co.uk or send a postcard, with address and phone number, to Viewfinder, The Observer, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU.
■ Last week’s answer was Mulhouse, France. The winner was Mr W Sheikh of Glasgow. Photograph: PR