The monastery at Glendalough was founded at the start of the sixth century by Saint Kevin, a descendant of one of Ireland's ruling families. Kevin wanted to live the life of an ascetic and commune with nature. Soon enough, Glendalough, meaning Valley of the Two Lakes, became a thriving monastery and town, attracting students from all over Ireland. Unfortunately, that attracted th...
An architectural beauty, this palace was built in the 20th century for the famous Cretulescu family of Bucharest. The palace is now visited for its history presence and the artistic architectural designs by Petre Antonescu (1873-1965). If you are short on time, have a look at the palace at least from the outside to get a feel of its beauty. &nb...
The Premises is a superb exhibition theater that plays hosts to numerous exhibitions throughout the year, be it performing arts or fine arts. It is one of the most creative and contemporary looking exhibition centers in the city. Address: Civic Theatre, Loveday Street, Braamfontein Telephone: +27 (0)11 877 6800 Website: http://onair.co.za/thepremises Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1200-2000 ...
London is a very child friendly city. When visiting London, you will see that there are enough places and activities to keep you and your children busy. Some of the places that you can take your children to while in London are: V&A Museum of Childhood The national museum of childhood is a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum has an extensive toy collection that comprises ...