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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick's Cathedral is named for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the island in the fifth century. His holiday on March 17, the date of his death, is a celebration of all things Irish. The site of the church is supposedly where a well that St. Patrick used to baptize converts was once located. The current iteration of the cathedral was const...
Christiania
Copenhagen, Denmark
Christiania is a small town in Copenhagen which was founded in 1971 by a bunch of hippies who took control of the area which was previously abandoned by the military. This small town is popular for its artistic sculptures, monuments and paintings. The best thing about this town is that tourists can enter free of cost. Address: 43 Bådsmandsstræde 1407 Copenhagen K Directions: Bus 66 to Pri...
Souk Waqif
Doha, Qatar
Though it has been built relatively recently, the Souq Waqif is the best place to go if for a glimpse of traditional Qatari culture. Builders utilized traditional building materials like mud and wood to give it an authentic feel. Lots of traditional Arab goods are sold here, including spices, perfume, and clothing. There's also an Art Center that features art galleries, and sells...
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
The Art Institute of Chicago started as the Chicago Academy of Design and was founded by a group of 35 artists in 1866. The academy was profitable, but struggled with financing. The current building, built in the Neoclassical style, was built as an art gallery for the Colombian Exhibition and completed in 1893. The museum and art school have continued to grow and expand ever si...