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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.



