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Grossmünster
Zurich, Switzerland
Grossmünster, or 'Gross Monster' as it's lovingly referred to by English speakers, is Zurich's most important church and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. The original church was supposedly commissioned by the Emperor Charlemagne himself. It was also supposedly the burial place of Zurich's patron saints: Felix and Regula. The present structure was built in the traditional G...
Pinakotheken Der Moderne
Munich, Germany
This gallery is a glass and concrete structure which is home to an impressive collection of 20th and 21st century art, ranging from Dali and Picasso to great German artists such as Beckman and Polke. There are also regular exhibitions on design, architecture and graphics, as well as temporary exhibits and events from various cultural areas. Timings: Daily except Monday 10.00 – 17....
Saint Peter's Basilica
Rome, Italy
Saint Peter’s Basilica is a large church in the Vatican City in Rome. It is believed to be the burial place of St. Peter who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.Catholics believe that St. Peter was buried in a cemetery where the Basilica now stands. This is a holy place for devout Catholics who come here for pilgrimage. It is the spiritual centre of Catholicism. The Pope, who lives at th...
Çiragan Palace
Istanbul, Turkey
Çiragan Palace's name is derived from the Persian word for torch (cherag). It is so named because of the torches used to light the lavish parties thrown by the Ottomans in the late nineteenth century. The palace was built by Sultan Abdulaziz between 1863 and 1867, though the decorating was not completed until 1872. It marked the end of the contemporary Ottoman tradition of each s...