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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Belem, Portugal

Construction was started on the Jerónimos Monastery in the early 16th century. It was intended to house priests that would pray for protection for the portuguese naval expeditions. the o...


St Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom

This magnificent baroque cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren in 1673


Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom

The official London residence of the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace is now open to visitors in August and September, but even outside this period, its worth a visit, to see the changing of the ...


Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom

The Tate Modern is Britains national modern art museum. Opened in 2000, the museum occupies the former Bankside Power station on the banks of the Thames. the building is worth a visit in itsel...


Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

For years this monument was inaccessible as part of the no-mans land between east and west. Now its one of the most visited places in Berlin, conveniently placed between Potsdamer Platz and the ...


International Youth Hostel, Quebec, Canada

Recently renovated, this youth hostel in the centre of the old town is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are small but clean, and breakfast is included in the price.


Old Montreal, Montreal, Canada

Stroll down the cobbled streets of the historic centre of Montreal. With the oldest buildings dating to the 1600s, it is one of the oldest cities in North America


Hamburger Bahnhof, Berlin, Germany

This former station has recently opened as a contemporary art museum, to complement the Neue Nationalgalerie


Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany

Berlins's principal modern art museum is minutes from Potsdamer Platz. The austere glass building is as spectacular as the works of art it hosts.


Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin, Germany

Located on the ground floor of the Deutsche Bank building, in Unter den Linden, this museum hosts 3 or 4 important exhibitions every year.


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