One of the best international museums of its kind, the Applied Arts museum was founded in 1877 and holds a collection of historical artifacts from various cultures. Some of the works include European cultural items from the 12th century, Islamic art and Asian cultural displays. Interesting presentations are created by combining displays and literature for visitors in the audience, who are sure to ...
To the right of the New City Hall is the Old City Hall, which has been rebuilt after being destroyed in the war. It is built in the 15 th century style and now houses a vast toy collection in the Toy Museum. Timings: Daily 10.00 to 17.30 Admission: € 3 for adults € 1 for children €6 for a family Tel: 089-294001 ...
The Underground City is a unique complex of shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas, boutiques, and offices underneath Downtown Montreal. It was the brainchild of urbanist Vincent Ponte. The first section was built in 1962 beneath new skyscraper construction on the site of an old railyard. The subterranean network has been expanding ever since, most recently in 2003 with the develop...
Dating back to the 1700s this temple was used by Buddhists to pray for rain. It now houses the biggest bell [over 20 feet wide] built by any Chinese emperor as well as other bells dating back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties. Timings: Daily 8 30 A.M- 4 30 P.M Admission: Y 10 Address: 1 A Beisanhuanxi Lu Tel: 010-6255-0843 ...