This street market is one of the most popular in the whole of Holland. Started in 1903, this market now has over 300 stalls on both sides of the street. These stalls sell everything from clothes, cosmetics and chocolates to fruit, fish and vegetables. The market is a good place to test your bargaining skills. The market is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Due to bad weather during wi...
The Palatine Hill is the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is one of the most ancient parts of the city. Overlooking the Roman Forum , this is an area of majestic ruins and grand views. This is the site where the mythical she-wolf nursed Romulus and Remus. When they were older, Romulus got into an argument with Remus and killed him . He later went on to found the city of...
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is generally considered to have the best collection of modern art (from the late 19th through the 20th century) in the world. The brainchild of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller’s wife, the museum opened in 1929 in a small rented building. It quickly outgrew that space and the current location opened in 1939. Today the museum receives more than 2,000,...
1. Chapultepec Park: Address: Paseo de la Reforma, Centro Historico, Mexico City Phone: + 52 555230 2121 The largest natural park in the city. Serene, soothing setting, and plenty of playing space for children as you relax. Also includes the Museum of Anthropology, a treat for young learners, the city’s Zoological Gardens, and a petting zoo for children. ...