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Fisherman’s Bastion
Budapest, Hungary
The Fisherman’s Bastion is a medieval looking stronghold that offers impressive views of the city, fitting as it was built as a viewing platform in 1905. The name comes from a medieval guild of fishermen who were responsible for defending that part of the wall. The seven white turrets represent the Magyar tribes that first entered the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century. In front of the basti...
The museum of Natural History
Oslo, Norway
This museum is split into multiple sections that chronicle the history of life on Earth. The garden here is breath-taking, and children will enjoy spending time gawking at the dinosaur fossils, gemstones and meteorites contained within the museum. A well-presented display of the evolution of plants is also available for visitors. The museum is open year round has a café. Address: Sars’ Gate/M...
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago, United States
The Chicago Cultural Center was built between 1893 and 1897 as a public library. It is built in the Neoclassical style, with touches from the Italian Renaissance. When the new Harold Washington Library was built in 1991, it was converted into a cultural center. The Cultural Center is also renowned for its intricate and ornamental details, including white Carrara marble staircases...
Jeita Grotto
Beirut, Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is a complex of caves in the foothills of Mount Lebanon. The lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, but not rediscovered until 1836. The upper cave, or gallery, wasn’t discovered until 1958. The caves are karstic – they were formed over millions of years by the dissolution of bedrock with water. The upper gallery is more than a mile long, with a ceiling...