The Musée Marmottan was originally a hunting lodge of the French nobility. It eventually was purchased by Jules Marmottan. In addition to being the former mayor of Paris, he was also a passionate art collector. His son Paul carried on the tradition after his father’s death. When Paul died in 1934, he left the home and the art collection to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. ...
The Coptic Museum was built in 1910 to trace the history of Christianity in Egypt. Some of the highlights include Coptic textiles, ancient paper (known as papyri) with writings from the Gnostic gospels of Nag Hammadi, carved ivories, and Nubian paintings from the flooded villages of Lake Nassar. The setting of the museum is pleasing to the eye with florid designs and centered in a garden. &nbs...
Formerly known as the Hotel de Ville and rebranded as the People’s Committee Hall, the City Hall is a strikingly beautiful French colonial building and an important monument to the Vietnamese. The entrance is a popular place to have your photograph taken by the statue of Uncle Ho. Location: Nguyen Hue Street, District 1 &nbs...
The water park has lots of thrilling rides to keep the children entertained. It is the perfect place to relax and have fun especially for children who are bored of shopping and visiting tourist sites. The lower level has wave pools, river rides and slides as well as fast food outlets for the kids. The upper level has a quieter pool and restaurant area. ...