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Treasury Casino to Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia
Overlooking the river is this Italian Renaissance-style building which houses Conrad’s 24hr casino. The lavish portico includes commanding balconies and columns which are well worth a look if the casino hasn’t already commanded your attention. Conrad also occupies the equally lavish, former Land Administration Building which has been converted into a five star hotel (see Hotels). There is also the...
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. ...
Tate Modern
London, United Kingdom
Even though it was only established in 2000, the Tate Modern is the most visited museum of modern art in the world. The museum is located in the repurposed Bankside Power Station. This oil-fired power plant was built in the wake of World War II amid power shortages in London. Hastily built between 1947 and 1963, the design and placement were initially unpopular among Londoners, but af...
Shalimar Gardens
Lahore, Pakistan
These magnificent gardens were made by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the 1640s. The gardens cover an area of over 80 acres. They are built at the three levels corresponding to the Giver of Pleasure, Giver of Goodness and the Giver of Life. Beautiful trees and shrubs are aplenty and white marble structures dot the gardens here and there. There are about 450 fountains. A great spot for picnicking, th...