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The Conciergerie
Paris, France
The Conciergerie Palace on the Ile de la Cite was built in the 13th century and served as the royal palace until 1358. It continued to be used for administrative purposes and as home of the General Assembly, but in 1391 part of it was converted into a prison. The Conciergerie became notorious as a destination for France’s political prisoners, though common criminals were also held there. Du...
Citadella
Budapest, Hungary
A fortress that never saw battle, it was erected by the Hasburgs after the 1848-49 War of Independence just in case of further rebellion. However by the time it was ready, the political climate had cooled and the citadella was of no use. Today it contains some of the city’s artillery, the Bunker Waxworks (466 5794, times 9am-7pm, price 1200Ft) and a rather rundown hostel/hotel. However if you walk...
What to do with Children in Tow
Sanaa, Yemen
Sana'a is not really much of an amusement for children, unless your six year old has a hereditary interest in anthropology or history. Yemeni children have few activities besides running about in streets populated by men with daggers – not much of a concern for the mothers, as there are no kidnappers or pedophiles around. It is pretty common to see a swarm of kids rolling along a street or public ...
Kulturforum
Berlin, Germany
this collection of museums, art galleries and concert halls was planned as a cultural center in the South of the main city. The State Library (Neue Staatsbibliothek), The Berliner Philharmonie, The Gemäldegalerie (Gallery of over a thousand European paintings), The Belin Music Hall, and the Bauhaus Archiv are all found in this single complex. Most of the museums have an admission charge of €2-...