Birmingham Airports 70th anniversary celebrations featured an Emirates’ Airbus A380 as its star attraction, highlighting dramatically the great progress air travel has made over the decades. Seventy years ago, Birmingham Airport’s first passengers took off in an 8 seat de Havilland Dragon Rapide aircraft. Seventy years later the Emirates Airbus A380 landed at the airport and many residents across the city were in awe of the largest passenger jet craft ever built. This was the first ever flight by a big jumbo jet to a UK regional airport.
The Emirates A380 flight to Birmingham was a one off special service giving West Midland residents the chance to experience luxurious onboard amenities. These include flat beds in business class, private suites and shower spas in First Class, and bigger seats and wider aisles in Economy Class. The aircraft features the award winning ice entertainment system offering more than 1,000 channels of on demand entertainment.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly referred to as the Met, is a world class museum. First opened in 1870, it has one of the finest and most comprehensive art collections in the world, with over 2,000,000 pieces. The Met is the most visited museum in the United States and one of New York City’s most popular attractions. The museum is split into 17 curatorial departments, and ...
This is another one of Nice’s beautiful squares located in the heart of the Old Town. Located at this square is a cathedral built in the Baroque style called Saint Reparate who has been honored as the patron saint of the city. Saint Reparate was killed at the age of fifteen by the Roman Emporer who persecuted Christians in 250 AD. Rue Rosetti et Rue Centrale Cathedral Tim...
This museum is located in a clock tower building erected on premises formerly used as a racecourse during colonial times. Sturdy wood and gleaming marble make for a stunning interior. The art on display is interesting as well as diverse. All mediums of art are used. The content varies from traditional to more contemporary. Timings: Daily 9 A.M- 5 P.M Admission: Y 20 Address: Na...
Famous during the 1940s and 50s, Brazil’s most famous singer may be forgotten in Hollywood but she is still revered here. The museum has recordings of her singing and photographs of her everywhere but the big attraction is the starlet’s iconic costumes and jewellery. Address: Facing Av Rui Barbosa 560, Flamengo Tel: 2551 2597 Opening Times: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-5pm Saturday and...