The huge Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady
The Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady is a masterpiece of lace work in stone. Begun in 1352, it is one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe. The church, which became a cathedral in 1559 replaced a Romanesque church built in the 12th century. The last vestiges of that church were demolished in 1481. It contains a number of significant...
11 Blue Palace Resort and Spa
A resort of exceptional quality and style set in mythical surroundings to sooth and inspire. Take pleasure in the dramatic views from your luxury bungalow, suite or villa; dive into the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean; relax with a specialized treatment in our state-of-the-art The Elounda Spa & Thalasso therapy....
The holy lake of Inca
Nearby, on the Bolivian side of the lake, arose the population and ceremonial center of Tiahuanaco, capital of one of the most important civilizations of South America. Tiahuanaco ceremonial sites were built along the lake’s shores, indicating that the lake was considered sacred at least 2,000 years ago. More than 25 rivers empty...
The Ballet in Budapest
Whilst on your city break holiday in Hungary, we invite you to experience the magic aura surrounding the Budapest opera & ballet and enjoy the enthralling voices of our favourite operatic singers and the vibrant performances of world class ballet dancers. Almost every evening the curtains rise to transfer the spectators to the...
Flatiron Building
The building probably featured on more postcards than any other contemporary building. Even the whole area, the Flatiron district, was named after the building. Originally the Flatiron building featured an observatory on the top floor, but taller buildings have taken over this function. It is still however a popular tourist attraction,...
Madison Square Garden
For millions of people, not only in New York but around the world, Madison Square Garden is more than an arena. It symbolizes the very best in sports and entertainment, earning the Garden the moniker, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” Madison Square Garden occupy nearly 1,000,000 square feet in the heart of New York City and play...
A Limited Lens on Ivory Coast
I arrived here on the last commercial flight from Accra last Thursday. My initial plan was to join the rebels with other journalists. But when I first arrived, I was told not to try leaving the airport. It turned out it was changing hands between Gbagbo’s forces and the U.N. forces. There was quite a bit of fighting outside. I noticed there...
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