Cathedral of Seville – Spain
The Cathedral of Seville is the largest gothic cathedral, the third largest cathedral and is also the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. The Cathedral of Seville was built by converting a mosque that was originally built on the site. The construction of the mosque started in 1172 and when Seville was concurred by Ferdinand…
Read MorePrague’s Astronomical Clock – Czech Republic
Prague’s Astronomical Clock is the world’s oldest working clock of its kind. Prague’s Astronomical Clock was installed in the Old Town City Hall Tower in 1410. In addition to telling the time in three different numerical systems, it also features an astronomical dial. Above the clock is an hourly show called “The Walk of the…
Read MoreBill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is an escape to nature that is located just minutes from downtown Miami at the southern tip of Key Biscayne. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is a 494 acre recreation area that occupies the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne. The park is a place for…
Read MoreBangkok Flower Market
The Bangkok Flower Market is one of the top five ranked flower market in the world. The Bangkok Flower Market is located just off the Chao Phraya River in the historical district close to the Grand Palace and Wat Po. Typical to most of Bangkok’s markets, it is a maze of narrow lanes and countless…
Read MoreDelos Island – Greece
Greek legend says that Delos Island is the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Delos Island is a tiny island that is only 5 km x 1.3 km and is no longer inhabited by residents. It is located just a short 20 minute boat ride from Mykonos, Greece. Because of its mythological significance, the ancient…
Read MoreRif Mangrove Park – Curacao
Rif Mangrove Park is a unique city park that is a nature reserve for plants, birds and marine animals. Rif Mangrove Park differs from other mangrove nature reserves because it is located inside the city of Willemstad and only 1.4 km (0.89 miles) from the city center. Its location makes it easy to visit both…
Read MorePearl Street Outdoor Mall – Colorado
The highlight of downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Outdoor Mall. Pearl Street Outdoor Mall is a vibrant pedestrian zone that stretches from 8th to 20th streets in downtown Boulder, Colorado. The mall features restaurants, bars, retail shops and some interesting local charm. Shops The retail shops include many brand name stores that can be…
Read MoreChanging of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace – England
The changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is undisputedly the most famous Changing of the Guard ceremony in the world. Permanent Royal Bodyguards have been responsible for guarding the King or Queen since 1656 but the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace didn’t start until 1837 after Queen Victoria moved to…
Read MoreBa Na Hills – Vietnam
Ba Na Hills is partly resort, partly theme park and partly Buddhist mountain retreat. Ba Na Hills is located 1500 meters (slightly under 1 mile) above sea level on the peak of Truong Son Mountain about 20 km (12.4 miles) away from Da Nang, Vietnam. The resort is part of Sun World Amusement Park Group…
Read MoreIstanbul Cityscape – Turkey
The Istanbul cityscape is dominated by ancient religious mosques and modern skyscrapers. Great cities have great skylines but a great skyline doesn’t always have modern high-rise buildings. This is the case with the city of Istanbul. Istanbul does not have a city center of high-rise buildings, it has a mass of mid-rise buildings that seem…
Read MoreCovered Bridges – New Hampshire
About 14,000 covered bridges were built in the United States, mostly between 1825 and 1875. Covered bridges are designed to protect the bridge and to extend its lifespan. Uncovered wooden bridges usually only last about twenty years but covered wooden bridges can last as long as a century before any work needs to be done…
Read MoreJardim Antonio Broges – Azores Archipelago
Jardim Antonio Borges features creatively designed rock structures, tunnels, ponds, ancient trees and of course, flowering plants. The Antonio Borges garden is located in the center of the city of Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. It was built as a private garden of Antonio Borges between 1858 and…
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