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Smithsonian Institution Museums
Washington DC, United States
This world famous museums includes not only 19 museums but also research centers around the city. Ten of these museums span an area from 3rd to 14th streets between Constitution Avenue and Independnece Avenue, almost a mile. So be warned and make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes when visiting the museums. The Smithsonian includes National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of the...
Central Park
New York, United States
As New York City’s population expanded in the 1800s, it became clear that something needed to be done to address the lack of green space. Consequently, a 770 acre (it was later expanded) chunk of land between 59th St. and 110th St. was set aside for development as a park in the 1850s. Frederick Law Olmsted, the famous landscaper, was commissioned to design and build the park. I...
St. Basil's Cathedral
Moscow, Russia
This was built in the 1500s to commemorate Russia's victory over the Mongol Tartars in 1555. Popular belief holds that Ivan the Terrible had the architect's eyes plucked out to prevent him from making anything grander than this. Timings: Wednesday- Monday 11 AM- 5 PM Address: Red Square Admission: Adults: $3.5; $8 [admission to cathedral and museum] &nb...
Chimbulak/Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: past the Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Medeu Dam, up the same trail Reception: +7 (3272) 58 19 99 Fax: +7 (3272) 58 20 30 Timings: open November to April/May Located at 2300 meters above sea level, this is a romantic little resort and hotel complex that perfectly terminates your breathtaking journey up the mountainside. From here you can go off on hike trails in different direc...