Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to India in 1498, this monastery is a beautiful structure, definitely wrought for ‘the glory of God’. This place was first occupied by monks under the Order of St Jerome; on dissolving in 1833, the building was used as a school and orphanage until 1940. Once you enter the church, after marvelling at the intricate stonework, yo...
This little museum consists of two galleries that showcases arts and crafts from around the globe. It gives visitors a chance to learn more about the origins of these pieces and cultures of the people who made them. A small gift shop is also located within the museum, Address: 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Tel: (323) 937 4230. Website: www.cafam.org ...
Harry Potter fans must visit Kings Cross Station to do two things. First, they must take a picture of themselves standing at the barrier between the Muggle Kingdom and the magical world - which even has a trolley cart complete with owl cage disappearing into the wall for you to pose at. And secondly, they must visit the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾ that’s filled with Potter memorab...
This museum is dedicated to puppetry, one of Indonesia's most famous traditional art forms. On display are the wayang kulit shadow puppets, three-dimensional wooden puppets and special dance masks. Wayang performances are presented on Sunday at 10 am. ...