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Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
London, United Kingdom
What would become Hyde Park was purchased by Henry VIII in 1536 from Westminster Abbey (who had held the land since before the Norman Conquest). It was initially used as a private hunting ground until James I opened it up to British nobility. In 1637, Charles I opened it up to everybody, making it the first public park in London. The most prominent feature is the Serpentine, a cu...
Tavel House
Geneva, Switzerland
This is an old residential building in Geneva that was destroyed by a massive fire in the early 14th century, but has been restored and converted into a cultural museum. It has on display articles of daily use in Geneva, dating back from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century. The attic has a miniature model of an ancient Geneva when the rampart walls were still in place around the city. &nbs...
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
Toronto, Canada
This museum is playful and interesting. Its growing collection includes talented artists like Stephen Andrews, Genevieve Cadieux, Ivan Eyre, Betty Goodwin, Micah Lexier, Arnaud Maggs, and Roland Poulin. Their temporary exhibits are fascinating such as the one on tattoo art-‘Art for the Human Canvas’. Timings: Tues-Sun 11AM-6 PM Admission: Free Address: 952 Queen St. W Tel: 416/395-7430...
Seurasaari Open Air Museum
Helsinki, Finland
Located peacefully on this island, the Open Air Museum is surrounded by a park that is free for all tourists. The ride from the main city center can be either by water or road from the Erottaja. There is also a small comfortable café at the top of a nearby hill for hungry visitors. ...