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Temple of Past Emperors
Beijing, China
This is the site where emperors belonging to the Ming and Qing dynasties made sacrifices to their dead ancestors. Unfortunately many of the features that made this temple unique and beautiful were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. These included the ancient wooden tablets that symbolized past rulers. Nevertheless it is still worth going to especially to catch a glimpse of the beautif...
The Opera house
Copenhagen, Denmark
Featuring music concerts and operas, this Opera house was built recently in 2005. A magnificent piece of art built by Henning Larsen, it’s the best place to kick back, relax and let the artist within you soar! Address: Ekvipagemestervej 10 Telephone: +45 33 69 69 33 ...
Summer Palace
Beijing, China
When the Hailingwang Emperor of the Jin Dynasty moved the capital back to Beijing, he needed a new palace to escape the sweltering summers. The site he chose was on Gold Mountain (now Longevity Hill), about 12km northwest of Beijing. The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty renovated the palace and the gardens in the 18th century. Kunming Lake was expanded to resemble the famous West Lake in Ha...
Kunsthaus
Zurich, Switzerland
Kunsthaus is Zurich's best art museum. It opened in 1910 and was designed by architect Karl Moser in the Greek Revival style. The facade is a little drab, but it belies the excellent collection housed inside. Many of the European masters are represented here, though the museum features some of their lesser works. Painters include Edward Munch, Marc Chagall, Vincent Van Gogh...