Giorgio Massari was commissioned to build this monument, in remembrance of the day when the Dominicans took hold of the church of Santa Maria della Visitazione from the suppressed order of Gesuati laymen in 1668. The building houses several works by Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770), Giambattista Piazzetta (1683-1754), and Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734). Address: Zattere, Dorsoduro, Venice Pho...
This museum, located only half an hour away from Tokyo, is delightful. It showcases the architecture of the past rural Japan. The setting is beautiful; historic/traditional houses are perched amidst or atop of wooded hilly areas. The houses are simple and often comprise of thatched roofs. Interesting features of this museum include a gate to the home of a Samurai, a Kabuki stage and a water wheel ...
Tourists flock in crowds to see this piece of architecture in Tunis. The Municipal Theater, designed by French architect Resplendy, was inaugurated in 1902. The theater has been designed very lavishly in concrete white exterior with carvings on it. The balconies of the theater look majestic during sunset and give a very romantic aura to the place. Though entry for sightseeing is not allowed, t...
New Zealand's First and only indoor ski resort. Open 365 days a year. Hours: Daily 9am-midnight Address: 91 Small Rd Location: Silverdale Phone : 09/427-0044 Prices: Admission for 1 hr. NZ$36, adults, NZ$30, children under 12; day pass NZ$50, adults, NZ$45, children under 12. Rental equipment and clothing available for extra cost ...