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Menil Collection
Houston, United States
This is a private art collection of John and Dominique de Menil. The collection includes astronomical instruments, antiquities, ceremonial masks, Byzantine art and tribal art amongst others. The pieces were amassed by the prominent couple through years of travel. 1515 Sul Ross Street, Museum District Tel: (713) 525 9400. Website: www.menil.org Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1100...
Zizkov Tower
Prague, Czech Republic
Opinions are divided over whether this tower is hideous or futuristic, especially with the babies crawling up the city’s tallest landmark. The lifts go up to a 93m observation deck and there is a restaurant on the 66 floor but it is overpriced. About the babies, originally designed by Prague’s artist of choice David Cerny during Prague’s reign the European City of Culture, the babies served as an ...
Wagah Border
Lahore, Pakistan
It is at this point where Pakistan and India meet. Tourists must visit the Wagah Border where they will be treated to a history lesson in Pakistan-India relations. On either side of the border, the citizens of the two countries sit on concrete steps, singing patriotic songs. Half-an-hour before sunset, a little ceremony takes place where the Pakistani and Indian guards engage in different comp...
Alexanderplatz
Berlin, Germany
the largest, and arguably one of the most famous squares in Berlin. It historically had markets so was an important square for many centuries. In World War II, almost all of the area was bombed but it has been beautifully restored. All public transport lines now have stops here and the TV tower rises up from the center. The Fernsehturm (or TV asparagus, as the Berliners call it) is 368m tall and h...