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cdm115 says:
This weekend I went to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC with my sister, brother-in-law and 3 year old nephew. My nephew was really excited to see the dinosaurs, which he knows more about then I do. Natural history isn't totally my thing, but lately I've thought I need to get out and vis…
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stevemco says:
Although Europe has a plethora of palace, I consider Versailles one of the best. It's a must see while in Paris.
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portia says:
Simatai section of the Great Wall is about 2-3 hours drive (120km) from Beijing, and you should plan at least 3 hours there. It is possible to go to Jinshangling (to the west) section of the Great Wall, and hike over to Simatai. Seems like pretty serious hiking, and could take 3-4 hours just to get …
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mskadu says:
If you go to Sinhagad, make sure you visit this spot. This is a small natural spring of water which is ever fresh and is free of charge. The climb, the drive and the walk to it may make you tired, but all it takes is a pot full of water from the tank and you feel rejuvenated!Mahatma Gandhi is said t…
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mothernatureobeyed says:
Any serious visit to the V&A will require several hours or even a second day!
At some point in your visit you may want to have a meal or a refreshment. The V&A Café is located in the V&A's original refreshment rooms, the "Morris, Gamble and Poynter Rooms." These three rooms formed the first mus…
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john1112 says:
Palacio Nacional:
Palacio Nacional or Palacio Nacional de la cultura is located on the north side of Plaza Mayor, the palace was built in an eclectic style, mixing Renaissance, neo-Classical and Baroque styles. The best national artists, including Alfredo Galvez Suarez, Julio Urruela, Rodolfo Gal…
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londonstudent says:
This is the National Museum of the History of Science and Medicine for The Netherlands, and very fine it is too. It is named after Herman Boerhaave, who spent his career at Leiden University. He became one of the world's most celebrated physicians in the eighteenth century, and remains an important …
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scubagirl76 says:
Most people have heard of Martin Luther King Jr. but, have you ever heard of Emmett Till? His murder is what started the civil rights movement in 1955. The story of his gruesome murder inspired Rosa Parks to not give her seat up on that bus in Montgomery. This story and other equally disturbing s…
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ZAFGER says:
Travel to Bretten, Germany at the end of June and Early July to experience the Peter & Paul Festival in Bretten. Fantastic Night Life with the festival in full swing.
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paulkernan says:
A mystical and ancient place.
The delightful, unspoiled, historic island lies just off the extreme Northeast corner of England near Berwick-upon-Tweed. The small population of just over 160 persons is swelled by the influx of over 650,000 visitors from all over the world every year.
A tidal Isla…
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cax says:
Devin Castle stands on top of a massive rock at the meeting point of the Donau and Morava.
The gate that is today used for entering Devin Castle is the Moravian Gate build in the 15th century.
The castle itself dates back to 864 (at least thats when the first written documentation available …
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ary_tyas says:
Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave is located in the southwest of Bedugul Village, next to Yeh Pulu Relief, 6 km around from Ubud. Known only to local villagers and the bats during centuries of neglect,the cave was revealed to the public in 1923. The bathing place was discovered and restored only in 1954 …
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mhelmic says:
Very homey feeling with little details like cookies at check-in, 24 hour coffee/juice, freindly service. Next to outlet mall and theater. Great for families. Free wireless and best breakfast ever!
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Marjis says:
Tietomaa is a science centre in Oulu. There is about 200 exhibitions showing history of great inventions, astronomy, history of sports and the idea is that people can try things, not just watch.
Price isn't much and with that you can try everything there and see movie. Price is for kids and elder 1…
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stephanieakelly says:
I wish we had more time here. What an interesting look into the lives of Ireland's country folk!
Lots of exhibits to look at, detailing how villages and the different people within each village functioned. You can get a lot of cultural background out of this museum. Definitely plan to spend a cou…
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Eric says:
The Roman Forum doesn't look like much when you first see it, because most of it is in ruins, but when you consider the fact so much remains after thousands of years, it is pretty spectacular. The forum was the central gathering point for religion, commerce, and civic administration. Be sure to ch…
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abdos says:
This castle is located in the heart of Shiraz, it is built in 1766 during Zandie dynasty ruling over Iran and by a very famous king, "Karim Khan". At that time, Shiraz was Iran's capital and this castle was the governor's house. It was even used in the next dynasty as well.
The place is very beauti…
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tj1777 says:
Anne Franks House is located in the central part of Amsterdam. The reason people go there is not the house which is pretty ordinary. It is the famous diary the little girl Annelies Marie Frank wrote during the Second World War in which she wrote about the experience of a young Jewish girl in the occ…
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jytan says:
Also known as Exhibition Hall of Shanghai Urban History and Development.
Experience the ambience of Shanghai in old times in this museum. Typical scenes were built in great detail. The footpath through the museum is like a street, taking you from one building to the other. You will get the impres…
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Larrys says:
This natural history museum is housed in a beautiful neo-classical style building constructed in the late 1820's.
It is located near the Wilheim Zoological exhibit, on the opposite end of the Rosenstein Park from the Museum am Lowentor. This is a nice walk through the park which will take you …
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prosaddler says:
If you look at the past of this outstanding Bar/Hotel you will find out that at one stage in its history, The Running Horses Hotel was called The Chequers and the plot of land upon which the Inn stands could once have been part of Mickleham Manor which first seems to appear belonging to a gentleman …
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kamja says:
The Poznanski Palace is known as one of the largest and greatest residence of its type. The Palace (was built in XIX century) was bought by Jewish factory-owner Izrael Poznanski in the year 1877. The effort of many architects (mainly Hilary Majewski and Juliusz Jung), designers and artists resulted …
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DHaworth says:
Landguard Fort in Felixstowe England is a place that will give you a more meaningful historical experience. I must confess while i was in Felixstowe the Fort was closed and not opening til May 2007. I decided to climb the walls of the Fort and take my own tour. I have a bad habit of this in my trave…
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Andy99 says:
Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves the setting of the first major battle of the Civil War and of a second battle the following year. The First and Second Battle of Manassas (or Battles of Bull Run as they are also known) were significant points in the conflict. The first, fought in July 18…
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Sweetski says:
Fun, excitement, ancient history, state-of-the-art modernity, exhibitions, livestock, playgrounds, herb gardens, windmills and much, much more!
A museum that ‘caters’ for a wide range of interests often caters none. Fortunately this is not true for the Open Air Museum. All of the above menti…
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pudwell says:
The Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in the Memphis area. The cemetery itself dates back to 1852, when it was founded by a number of people who wanted a Victorian style Garden Cemetery. The property itself sits just south of the downtown area and covers approximately 80 acres. The V…
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Andy99 says:
The Mariners' Museum in Newport News is one of largest museums of seafaring. Themed galleries are the Age of Exploration, Age of Steam, Defending the Seas, the Small Craft Center, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Much of the story of seafaring is told through beautifully crafted ship models, like a Phoen…
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LaceyTyre says:
We took a FREE tour of the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville. It is America's Oldest working brewery. Started in 1829 by a German immigrant. Mr. Yuengling chose the location of Pottsville because of it's large German and Irish immigrant population. The brewery is situated against a mountain that abled…
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sarahelaine says:
First, if I can apologise for the spelling? I don't know quite how this ought to be spelling, so please let me know if I'm wrong.
I have no idea how much entrance is - there is a ticket desk but I was with a local, so after a quick chat in Arabic (which I don't speak) we seemed to walk right t…
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steakandguiness says:
This must be one of the nicest places i have ever stayed.
we stayed in the main palace(this is the msot expensive you can stay for cheaper)
the rooms were so nice, and the people so friendly, apart from the maids might i ass how stole R900 from me and my brother but we spoke to the manager and he …
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American Museum of Natural History
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