This gorgeous late 18th century mansion was home to a famed socialite of Cape Town. Today it serves as a museum and on display is an even more gorgeous collection of carpets, antiques, paintings and porcelain. The exhibits are stunning and there is a guide book available containing details pertaining to every piece. Timings: Tues- Thurs 9 A.M- 4 P.M Admission: R 5 Address: 35 Strand St...
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...
Emirates Air Line is a cable car operated over the River Thames, which connects the Royal Docks to Greenwich Peninsula. The views are spectacular, and definitely picturesque no matter what the weather is like. You can either take the line from Emirates Royal Docks or from Emirates Greenwich Peninsula, so Royal Victoria station and North Greenwich station are closest. Timi...
This is a fantastic museum showcasing intricate jewelry designs through the Cycladic, Byzantine and other eras of Greek history. Over 3000 jewelry pieces are on display and visitors can also place orders to have identical pieces made by the Museum workshop personnel. The most interesting are those jewels in the form of insects. Timings: Daily [except Tuesday] Address: 12 Kalisperi ...