Saint Peter’s Basilica is a large church in the Vatican City in Rome. It is believed to be the burial place of St. Peter who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.Catholics believe that St. Peter was buried in a cemetery where the Basilica now stands. This is a holy place for devout Catholics who come here for pilgrimage. It is the spiritual centre of Catholicism. The Pope, who lives at th...
This gallery holds a collection of 19th century art. Here you can find paintings and sculptures from the Neoclassical and Romantic periods, as well as from the Impressionist movements. The museum was commissioned by King Ludwig I in 1853 as the first museum for contemporary art. Timings: Daily except Tuesday 10.00 – 17.00, Wednesday 10.00 – 20.00 Admission: €5 adults €3.50 st...
More than 100,000,000 Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. One million people per year entered the United States through here at its peak. On April 17, 1907, 11,747 immigrants arrived in a single day. All told, twelve million people came to America through Ellis Island. New arrivals generally spent between two and five hours here, answering quest and get...
located at No. 75, 30 Tir St, in the Tajrish Sq Area, this interesting collection is extremely well laid out and displayed. The shop on the ground floor sells a guidebook to the exhibits. The collections are varied and eclectic and the buildings themselves are quite beautiful. It was built in the time of the Qajar Shahs as a private residence and was previously used as an embassy for Egypt. ...