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South African Museum of Military History
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Museum of Military History is a small museum dedicated to the military history of South Africa and showcases items like the South African built G-6 artillery piece, to small arms, aircraft, and even a submarine! Address: 22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold Telephone: +27 (0)11 646 5513 Website: http://www.militarymuseum.co.za/ Opening hours: Daily 0900-1630 Admission charge &nb...
Rockefeller Center
New York, United States
Rockefeller Plaza (or Center) was the brainchild of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller. Originally intended to house an opera house for the Metropolitan Opera, the 12 acre site was eventually built out with fourteen Art Deco towers between 1930 and 1939. Four additional towers were built in the International style along Avenue of the Americas in the 1960s. Today the plaza is on the ...
The Bahrain Fort
Bahrain, Bahrain
The Qala'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) is on the northern shore, five minutes from Manama city. The Portuguese constructed the fort in the 16th century, after which it fell into disrepair. However it has now been superbly restored to its former grandeur. Next door to the fort is an unmarked building that is the museum housing numerous artifacts from the ancient Dilmun period through to the Islamic ...
Oslo’s City Hall (Radhuset)
Oslo, Norway
Oslo’s City Hall (Radhuset) was inaugurated in 1950. Its quality as a building has been hotly debated, but all have come together to watch the annual Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony, which takes place within its walls. Inside, one will find stunning murals and frescoes. The building has two red-brick towers, one of which hosts a carillon that plays every hour. Guided tours of the building take pl...