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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...
What to do with Children in Tow
Barcelona, Spain
Tibidabo Funfair "The Magic Mountain" A superb funfair with several rides, it is an absolute gem for kids and is a great place to have some quality family time. Address: On Tibidabo Mountain Admission: Adults 15Euro, children under 110cms in height, 4Euro. Prices allow unlimited use of the attractions and rides. Open: weekends and fiestas only until June, then daily in July and August....
Funfairs, Parks, and Playgrounds
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo Land 1, Salah Salem St Tel: 364-5251/364-0430 Dream Park 6th October City Tel: 840-0887 Fun Planet Arkadia Mall, Downtown Tel: 579-2076 Geneina Mall Badrawi St, off Abbass El Akkad St, Nasr City Tel: 263-0745 Gero Land Obour City, Ismailia Rd Tel: 477-1435/33/34 Magic Land Media Production City, 6th October Tel: 835-7166 Pharaon...
The Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens, Greece
This temple is the largest in Greece and was once referred to as the 'Mother of all temples'. Construction began in the 6 th century B.C. and was completed in 131 A.D, about 700 years later by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Zeus’ statue made of gold and ivory is located here. The temple is about 56 feet high and its columns are made of Pentelic marble. Located near by is Hadrian’s Arch anot...