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Mosteriro dos Jeronimos
Lisbon, Portugal
Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to India in 1498, this monastery is a beautiful structure, definitely wrought for ‘the glory of God’. This place was first occupied by monks under the Order of St Jerome; on dissolving in 1833, the building was used as a school and orphanage until 1940. Once you enter the church, after marvelling at the intricate stonework, yo...
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Sydney, Australia
Tel: (02) 9281 6863. E-mail: edgarm@shfa.nsw.gov.au Opening hours: Daily 0930-1700. Admission: A$6. ...
The Grand Theatre
Geneva, Switzerland
This theatre is very similar to the Garnier Opera House located in Paris. It was constructed in 1879, but later had to be restored in 1961 after a fire damaged the theater. The theater provides a varying yet pleasing mix of classic, opera, and chamber music featuring works of some of the most prominent composers of the past as well as contemporary times. Location: Place Neuve Telephon...
Old East Gate
Hanoi, Vietnam
Cua O Quan Chong, or the Old East Gate, is the only one of the original sixteen gates that provided access to the old city still standing. The Old East Gate is located within the Old Quarters of Hanoi; and dates back from the time when Hanoi was a medieval city. Address: Junction of Hang Chieu and Dao Duy Tu Street. ...