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Clarence House
London, United Kingdom
Clarence House, which stands beside St James's Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence. He lived there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837. During its history, the house has been altered, reflecting the changes in occupancy over nearly two centuries. It was the London home of Queen Elizabeth from 1953 until 2002 ...
Isdhoo
Maldives, Maldives
This is the site where Buddhist remains from the Maldives' pre-Islamic past have been impressively excavated. Isdhoo or Isd? is one of the inhabited islands of Haddhunmathi Atoll, Laamu. Located on this island are important ruins from the historical Maldivian Buddhist era. These ruins include one of the largest stupas (a structure with Buddhist relics) found in Maldives to date. L?m?f?nu, which ar...
The Grand Palais
Paris, France
The Grand Palais is a magnificent glass exhibition hall that was built for the 1900 Paris Exhibition in the Beaux Arts style. Inspired by London’s Crystal Palace (built for the 1851 Exhibition), the 200m long central hall is topped with a glass, iron, and, steel roof and it is the largest such structure in the world. Grand art exhibitions were held here until the 1940s. The Grand Palais ...
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Lisbon, Portugal
Found in boho Santa Catarina, this viewpoint boasts views from the river to the Ponte 25 de Abril and Christo Rei not to mention student buskers, hippies and loved-up couples. If you are coming from Cais do Sodre, take the 19th century Elevador do Bica funicular up the Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo to get to the top. Noobai Cafe is located there where it is lovely to sit back and watch the view, espe...