Machu Picchu es el más importante de los atractivos turísticos del Cusco, considerada una de las más extraordinarias muestras de arquitectura paisajística del mundo. Más información: www.peru.travel
TRAVEL FACT: Dating back to 125 AD, the Pantheon was studied by many architects of the Renaissance era.
This is the largest Art Deco Structure in the world. 130-feet tall and 98-feet wide, this amazing structure literally stands out, towering above great scenery below.
The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen
You need more than a day to explore Ephesus. I recommend you to spend 2 days for this extremely beautiful antic city. You won't regret it
Tips left here earned foursquare a block from the Great Firewall of China on June 4, 2010, the anniversary of the Tian'anmen Square Massacre; it's been blocked in China ever since. [LINK] Leia mais.
In a hutong nearby the Forbidden City, UK-born art critic and collector Karen Smith created a studio showcasing her arts. Leia mais.
It’s even more beautiful in person, isn’t it? Cross this off the bucket list. Leia mais.
Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.
TRAVEL FACT: The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and memorializes the war heroes of France. Beneath houses the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
This famous building is a must-see if you love history and stunning architecture. One of the largest palaces in the world, this is home to the famous Hall of Mirrors. The Palace opens at 9am.
This 1962 TIME cover captured the mood of a newly partitioned city. "Seldom in history have blocks and mortar been so malevolently employed."
The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world
Take time to walk the Presidential Trail that will lead you to the base of the monument, directly below the four famous faces. And - keep your eyes open for sure-footed mountain goats!
The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.
Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .
Thank publisher Joseph Pulitzer—yes, that Pulitzer—for stimulating enough American donations to pay for Lady Liberty’s pedestal. His statue is at the walkway near the left entrance to the statue. Leia mais.
Was founded in 1555 to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. They say that the architect was blinded, so he couldn't create another masterpiece like this one.
The British Museum began from the collection of naturalist Sir Hans Sloane which he left to the nation on his death in 1753. Now it houses 7 million objects including more than 100 Egyptian mummies.
Don't forget to check the 3 majestic olive trees on the left side. One is 1103 years old!
The view of both falls is better from the Canadian side. You get a good view of just rapids on the American side.
Crystal Cave, Moro Rock and General Sherman are all good stops. Don't waste your time stopping at the viewpoints on the way up... too many tourists do this and it's pretty much a waste of time.
Rumor has it touching the toes of the two 30-foot-high statues known as the Winged Figures of the Republic may lead to a prosperous day. Tip: Use all 10 fingers to rub all 10 toes. Leia mais.
The United Nations relocated here from its first headquarters in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, in 1951.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.
World Icon. Sydney would not be Sydney without it. Good to walk right down under it, or under it in a ferry.
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
Head to Opera Bar for a pre-show - filled to the gills with good gin and some impressive rum. More kudos for their commissioning of legendary Sydney brewers Redoak. Leia mais.
Currently the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world (the tallest when built in 1999, but now behind Singapore and Nanchang), it moves at 0.6mph, and you can see 25 miles from the top.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
Go to Tortuga Bay, the best beach ever! perfect for surfing, swiming next to marine iguanas, kayaking and sunbathing.
Tallest in Africa, a national park, waterfalls and other great attractions to start off or try out at it's foot before climbing.
Visit takes 1-3 hours depending on your patience with examining all artwork. Michelangelo's masterpiece in final hall, in almost pitch dark, hundreds of people - flashlights blitzing away at the ceili
Climb the tower! It costs £5, but you need proper shoes (no heels or flip-flops) - only open between 10am and 4pm, great view but be prepared for claustrophobia :)
Designed by Charles Barry, the Palace of Westminster – which comprises the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - is now a wonderful mish-mash of styles, dominated by Gothic buttresses, towers and arches. Leia mais.
Very nice place... but its over touristique: walk or take an electric bus, over crowded place. So book a hotelon the siye, and enjoy the evening and mornings.
The complex of camps, which became a symbol of genocide, terror and the Holocaust, was established in 1940. During World War II the Nazis murdered hundreds of thousands of Jews, Poles, Gypsies.
Cappadocia, with its fairy chimneys and pigeon valleys, is one of the top hot air balloon spots in the world. Leia mais.
