This is a sprawling estate situated along the Moscow River. It is ideal for those who want a break from the fast paced city life of Moscow. It consists of luscious green gardens and orchards which are ideal picnicking spots where tourists can unwind. Visitors can go on boat rides along the river, or simply enjoy the fresh air against the backdrop of the beautiful Church of the Ascension built in t...
The museum was designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and displays the works of several modern artists such as Piet Mondrian and Mark Rothko. The museum has a red exterior and inside, skylights dot the roof, allowing sunlight to illuminate the galleries. A fountain is also found in the courtyard. Address: California Plaza, 250 South Grand Avenue Tel: (213) 626 6222. &nb...
This cathedral, with its two bell towers, was built between 1863 and 1880 and remains a famous landmark of Ho Chi Minh City. Right in front of the cathedral is a garden with a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary. Though the cathedral’s interior is rather plain, it’s still a beautiful structure and notable because of its historical significance. Location: Dong Khoi, District 1 &...
The ROM is Canada's biggest museum, with over six million objects in its collections. This spectacular building was made by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. Some of their best galleries include the World Culture Gallery, Natural World Gallery, T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, the Gallery of Korea, and the Bishop White Gallery of Chinese Temple Art. 6 new galleries have also been added, inclu...