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Basilica da Estrela
Lisbon, Portugal
Completed in 1790 by Dona Maria I (her tomb is here) in gratitude for the male heir, this neoclassical church is a beautiful mix of pink and black marble. Opposite is the Jardim da Estrela (7am-midnight) which is a great garden to relax in, along with a playground for the children. Address: Praca da Estrela Tel: +213 960 915 Opening Times: 8am-1pm, 3-8pm Admission Prices: free ...
The majestic Teatro Colòn
Buenos Aires, Argentina
In the San Nicholás barrio stands the majestic Teatro Colòn, the opera house. It is a beautiful building and if you get the chance to see a performance, go for it by all means! The Renaissance-style building, designed by Italian architect Francisco Tamburri, has seen dancers like Vaslov Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova grace the stage. Bernstein, Strauss and Stravinsky have conducted here and Melba, Caru...
Senate Square
Helsinki, Finland
Senate Square is the most popular destination within Helsinki. It was built by a famous Russian architect, Carl Ludvig Engel(1778-1840). Today the Senate Square houses concerts, events and a site seeing tour. The Square occupies a huge area and has a number of monuments and important buildings located on all four sides. • Lutheran Cathedral This church dates back t...
Chihil Sutun
Isfahan, Iran
Address: Ostandari Street, city center, Isfahan. Timings: 8am to 12noon, 2pm to sunset. Tickets: IRR 5000. Constructed in 1647 under the orders of Shah Abbas II, the Chihil Sutun was conceived primarily as a space to accommodate and entertain foreign embassies – and with its impressive arches, its domed central hall, its large scale miniature paintings, its use of mirrors on the ent...