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Olympic Stadium
Montreal, Canada
A white elephant is burdensome possession which cannot be disposed of, and whose upkeep far outweighs its usefulness. Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is a perfect example of a white elephant. Construction began in 1973, and was not completed until 1987. It was barely opened in time for the Olympics, but the tower and retractable roof (which has never actually retracted) remained unfin...
Sacre Coeur Cathedral
Casablanca, Morocco
The Sacre Coeur Cathedral is situated on the northwest edge of the Parc de la Ligue Arabe. It is an imposing building that gracefully blends different architectural influences; the European style and traditional Moroccan. Designed by Paul Toron in 1930, the cathedral has been used as a school, theatre and cultural center. Address: Parc de la Ligue Arabe {loadposi...
Chinatown
Singapore, Singapore
One of the most intriguing places in Singapore to amble around, Chinatown is considered to be the cultural and social nucleus of the country with the wide range of temples, merchant shops and activity. Even though the place has been experiencing some reconstruction work for a long time, it nevertheless is a place which deserves a visit for people coming to Singapore for the first time. Addre...
Museum of Contemporary Art
Sydney, Australia
140 George Street Tel: (02) 9252 4033. Website: www.mca.com.au Opening hours: Daily 1000-1700. Admission: Free (some special exhibitions charge entrance). ...