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Grand Bazaar
Istanbul, Turkey
The precursor to the modern mall, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (or Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest covered markets in the world. It has been an important trading center since the mid-fifteenth century. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent oversaw a vast enlargement of the bazaar in the 16th century. Today there are more than 5,000 shops attracting 250,000 visitors daily. Even if you...
St Paul's Cathedral
London, United Kingdom
The fifth and current iteration of St. Paul’s Cathedral was consecrated in 1708, but the diocese of St. Paul’s has been in existence since 604AD. After the Great Fire of 1666, the decision was made to rebuild the cathedral from scratch rather than trying to restore the severely damaged Gothic version. The new design, by architect Sir Christopher Wren, was a Greek cross in the Baroque R...
Augarten Park
Vienna, Austria
Smaller park than the Weiner Prater, but unique in its own way. Home of the Vienna Boys' Choir....
Suomenlinna Fortress
Helsinki, Finland
This Sea Fortress dates back to the times when Finland had to protect its borders from international enemies and military seizures. The fort was built on this small island and even today Suomenlinna houses the same old buildings and has an ancient touch to it. If you want to get a feeling of Finland’s eventful past, this is the place to top your list. The ferry ride from Helsinki’s shore is full o...