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 The Fraumunster and St Peter’s Church
Country: Switzerland
City: Zurich
Church spires are a feature of Zurich and the souring Fraumunster is the most delicate. The church was established in the 13th century on a site that had been a convent for noblewomen since 853. The present church, however, has been modernized. From the outside, the building looks fairly unassuming but once inside, the world-famous modernistic stained-glass windows by Russian-born Marc Chagall spr ... |
Volcán ArenalCountry: Costa Rica
City: San Jose
The conical Volcan Arenal is the youngest volcano in Costa Rica and the most active. It is a stratovolcano (also known as composite volcano) like Mt. Fuji in Japan, Mt. Mayon in the Philippines, and Mt. Agua in Guatemala.The 1657 meters (5,437 Feet, 1 meter = 3.28 feet) high andesitic volcano towers above the eastern shores of Lake Arenal, which has been enlarged by a hydroelectric project. Arenal ... |
VondelparkCountry: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands, which welcomes about 10 million visitors every year. The Vondelpark is located south of Leidseplein and quite near of the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum.
The Vondelpark is loved by Amsterdammers as well as by tourists, and is full of people - enjoying a sunny day, dog-walkin ... |
PantheonCountry: Italy
City: Rome
The first building was erected in 27 B. C. by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, the faithful advisor of Augustus.
In Trajan's time, the temple was completely rebuilt by Hadrian between 118 and 128, in thè form we still see today. The inscription on the frieze of the porch, M(arcus) Agrippa L(uci) f(ilius) co(n)s(ul) tertrium fecit, was therefore placed there by Hadrian who never put his own name on any ... |
Musee du LouvreCountry: France
City: Paris
Located in Paris, the Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, as a former residence of the kings of France, one of the most illustrious. It exemplifies traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western art.
The Palace
The first Louvre was a fortress built at the beginning of the 13th century by Philip II Augustus t ... |
Alcatraz IslandCountry: United States
City: San Francisco
Sitting like a beacon in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, between San Francisco and Oakland, California, is Alcatraz Island. Though most prominently known for the years it served as a maximum security prison, the “Rock’s” history stretches far beyond those infamous days, and its legends and stories continue to find their way into American lore, complete with a number of ghosts who are sa ... |
Museum of Science and IndustryCountry: United States
City: Chicago
One of the nation's premier learning centers, the Museum presents captivating, compelling and real experiences to inspire the inventive genius in everyone.
The Midwest's number two tourist attraction (after Woodfields Shopping Center). The 2,000 displays in 75 major exhibition halls are designed for participation.
Founding of the Museum of Science and Industry
The eulogies were written. By 19 ... |
The Pike Place MarketCountry: United States
City: Seattle
The Pike Place Market is Seattle's number one tourist draw. Sandwiched between the waterfront and the main drag of First Avenue, this public farmers market has been a hub of waterfront activity since the early days of Seattle. Since its first day of business, August 17, 1907, when 10,000 visitors overwhelmed vendors, the Pike Place Market Seattle has drawn tourists and residents alike to its outdo ... |
Picasso MuseumCountry: France
City: Antibes
A visit to the Picasso Museum is a moving experience. It evokes joy and pain, despondency and exultation. Visitors cannot help but sense all that has gone on within these walls that were the Antibes Chateau. There was the delicate balance of a family relationship and the ensuing drama; the intrusion of the museum on the chateau; the silence and the magic. The chateau of Antibes is poetic, serious ... |
Rhodes IslandCountry: Greece
City: Antibes
Rhodes, Greece, the historic island of knights and medieval nobility.
A holiday in Rhodes, Greece is like a trip through history, starting from antiquity to the present. Rhodes is an island that combines the ancient monuments and the ultra-modern business facilities, making it the ideal destination for both vacationers and business travelers. Its long sandy beaches and beautiful natural features ... |
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