This is one of Tokyo’s most gorgeous gardens. It is located near the Imperial Palace and spread across over 50 acres of land. Traditionally known as Higashi Gyoen, the garden looks splendid when cherry blossoms, irises and other beautiful flowers and trees are in full bloom. Like other traditional Japanese gardens; ponds, cobblestone pathways, winding tracks dot the garden. Honmaru or the inner ci...
The Powerhouse Museum allows visitors to peek into Sydney's scientific and technological past. 500 Harris Street Tel: (02) 9217 0111. Website: www.phm.gov.au Opening hours: Daily 1000-1700. Admission: A$10; concessions available; some special exhibitions charge an extra entrance fee. ...
This park boasts some great views but there are also some interesting historical overtones to its huge concrete terrace. This terrace used to be home to the world’s largest statue of Stalin in the 1950s; it was blown up in 1962. Today skateboarders, a beer garden and a metronome symbolizing the passage of time are the highlights here. Location: Letenske sady {l...
This was built in 1838 and its original purpose was to stand as the Royal Palace, home to the monarch. The most unique feature of this building is the change in its color throughout the day; from white to gold to mauve. Don't miss the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which takes place daily. Address: Vasilissis Amalias, Syntagma Square ...