Located in the East End of London, Whitechapel Road is home to a vibrant and somewhat chaotic street market. Buildings along the road date back to 1670, and the areas past residents include Joseph Stalin and George Orwell. Whitechapel Road today is heavily populated with Middle Eastern, Asian and African residents, so you’ll find market stalls selling food, fabric and jewelry fro...
When Louis XV fell ill in 1744, he vowed to replace the ruined church of the Abbey of St. Genevieve if he would recover. He did, and construction began two years later. By the time the church was completed in 1790 (due to financial troubles), France was in the midst of the Revolution. The National Assembly ordered the church turned into a mausoleum for French heroes. After the revoluti...
Sunset on a clear day is the best time to visit this mountain, which from its peak offers the best view of Rio de Janeiro. Try to avoid going around 10-11am and 2-3pm which is when the tourist buses arrive. There are two cable cars that connect to the summit. The first ascends 220m to Morro da Urca which has its own restaurant, souvenir shops, a playground and outdoor theatre. The second cable car...
The 8 wing museum houses documents and paintings that preserve the traditions, heritage and customs prevalent in Saudi Arabia. Address : The intersection of Crown Street through the city with the downward ...