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The Grand Theatre
Geneva, Switzerland
This theatre is very similar to the Garnier Opera House located in Paris. It was constructed in 1879, but later had to be restored in 1961 after a fire damaged the theater. The theater provides a varying yet pleasing mix of classic, opera, and chamber music featuring works of some of the most prominent composers of the past as well as contemporary times. Location: Place Neuve Telephon...
Bolshoi Theatre
Moscow, Russia
Bolshoi means'grand' and this theatre is so because of its brilliant ballet and opera performances. It was built in 1825 to replace the Petrovka theatre which had been destroyed in a fire. Later on it had to be re-built following another fire in 1853. The theatre was intended to cater to the whims of the royal family and other nobles and was a status symbol. Performances include Swan Lake, Sleepin...
Palace of Nymphenburg
Munich, Germany
This was the Wittlesbachs summer residence. Elector Ferdinand Maria commissioned the building of the Palace in 1664. Its center is a small Italianate palace which the Electress Adelaide dedicated to the goddess Flora and her nymphs – which is where the palace’s name comes from. Timings: Oct-Mar daily 10.00 – 16.00 Apr-Sept daily 9.00 – 18.00 Admission: €5 for adults, ...
Panasonic Center
Tokyo, Japan
Japan is famed for the rapid technological advances it has made and the high quality electronics that it churns out. The Panasonic Center allows for tourists to witness firsthand the sheer progress Japan has made in this department. Visitors are allowed to interact and use the various exhibits including Nintendo games on gigantic TV screens, checking out various cameras, camcorders and other gadg...