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The 8 Best History Museums in Siena, Tuscany

This Tuscan hill town will transport you back to the Middle Ages. Siena's grand cathedral, built in the 1200s, has treasured artworks and marvelous marble floors. The Piazza del Campo, the main town square, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also home to the Palio, perhaps the most infamous horserace in the world. No goofy hats and mint juleps here—this is a medieval tradition involving bareback riders racing on cobblestones (so as you might imagine, it's quite dangerous). Siena is an easy daytrip by train from Florence, just 43 miles away.

What to do and see in Western Ireland, Ireland: The Best Bike Tours

Discover the best top things to do in Western Ireland, Ireland including Electric Escapes, Clew Bay Bike Hire and Outdoor Adventures, Glorious Connemara Cycle, Paddle & Pedal, Clifden Bike Shop, Westport Cycle Tours, Pedal Power Galway, West Ireland Cycling, Blueways Ireland, North West Adventure Tours.

10 Art Galleries in Province of Munster That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Munster, Ireland including Blackwater Woodturners, Jane Hilliard Gallery, Old Barn Gallery, Brushwood Studios, Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre, Doreen Drennan Art Studio, Garden & Lodge., The Carol Cronin Gallery, Peter Cox Photography Gallery, The Art Hand, Vincent Hyland Art Gallery.

What to do and see in Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Region: The Best Tours

Nestled along a natural harbor on the Indian Ocean, Dar es Salaam is a multicultural city, home to African Tanzanians, Arabic and South Asian communities, British and German expatriates, Catholics, Lutherans and Muslims. This diversity in people is reflected in the culture: the city boasts international cuisine ranging from traditional Tanzanian barbecue and Zanzibari food to Thai, Chinese and American restaurants. Its vibrant music scene has witnessed a rise in Bongo Flava, a form of hip hop.

Things to do in Ithaca, Ionian Islands: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Ithaca or Ithaka (/ˈɪθəkə/; Greek: Ιθάκη, Ithakē [iˈθaci]) is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.

Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Haute-Corse, Corsica

Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Corse, France including Shaka Sailing, CALVI EVASION - Promenades en Mer, Algajola Sport et Nature, Location Bateau Entre Particuliers CLBS, DIVING CALVI a Piaghja, Saleccia Off Road, Natura Corsa, Corsica Nautic, Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra, Citadel.

Things to do in Rayong Province, Thailand: The Best Nature & Parks

Rayong Province (Thai: ระยอง, pronounced [rā.jɔ̄ːŋ]; Chong: ราย็อง) is a province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from west clockwise) Chonburi, and Chanthaburi. To the south is the Gulf of Thailand.

What to do and see in Itapua Department, Itapua Department: The Best Outdoor Activities

Discover the best top things to do in Itapua Department, Paraguay including San Jose Beach, Playa Tacuary, Guarani Paraguay Travel, FAUNA Paraguay, Fun Top Fun Paraguay, Mini Zoologico Juan XXII, Playa San Cosme y San Damian.

What to do and see in Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine: The Best Nature & Parks

Ternopil Oblast (Ukrainian: Тернопільська область, translit. Ternopilska oblast; also referred to as Ternopilshchyna - Ukrainian: Тернопільщина, Polish: Obwód Tarnopolski) is an oblast (province) of Ukraine. Its administrative center is Ternopil, through which flows the Seret River, a tributary of the Dnister.

What to do and see in Nove Mesto (New Town), Bohemia: The Best Museums

The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.

What to do and see in Volga District, Volga District: The Best Natural History Museums

Discover the best top things to do in Volga District, Russia including Dom Plotnikova, Einstein's Entertaining Sciences Museum, Museum Rybinskiye Ryby, Local Lore Museum, Military History Museum, Vyatskiy Paleontologic Museum, Exotarium Ufa Museum of Natural History., Geological Museum of Natural History, Krasnorechye Local Lore Village Center.

Things to do in Chicago, Illinois (IL): The Best Nightlife

The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.

10 Outdoor Activities in Nesbyen Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Nesbyen Municipality, Norway including Bygdeborgen, Trommenatten, Nesbyen Alpisenter, Trytetjern, Roundtrip Nesbyen, Biking in Nesbyen, The Cattle Trail in Nesbyen, Timmermannsstolen, Nystolkroken Ski, Qvisten Outdoor Bath.

Top 7 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Established in the Himalaya foothills by a British Army officer in 1820, the "Queen of the Hills" stands above the rest with its deep woods, favorable climate and Doon Valley views. Its name is derived from the berry-covered Mansur shrub found in abundance around this trekker-friendly area. Vestiges of its colonial past are still reflected in the cuisine and architecture. For stunning natural sights, head to Gun Hill or Childer's Lodge, the two highest peaks, or the famous Kempty waterfall.

What to do and see in Sasebo, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Traveler Resources

Discover the best top things to do in Sasebo, Japan including Kuroshima Welcome House, Sasebo Tourist Information Center, Kujukushima Visitor Center, Michi no Eki Sasebox 99, Arkas Sasebo, Yonkacho Kukken Hiroba.

Top 5 Churches & Cathedrals in Pineto, Abruzzo

Pineto is a town and comune in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, in central Italy. It is a 20th-century seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, with sandy beaches shaded by pine trees that give their name to the town.

The 5 Best Art Museums in Sala Floreasca, Romania

Vlad the Impaler stated his claim to Bucharest in 1459. His citadel on the Dambovita was the first of flotillas of palaces, many of which still stand. Four subway lines and a modern bus network transport visitors and commuters. Nicknamed "Little Paris", Bucharest's elegant early 20th-century architecture shows French influences. Don't miss the Village Museum, Romanian Athenaeum and the Peasant Museum. You can't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world (after the Pentagon).

What to do and see in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

Thiruvarur (Tamil pronunciation: [θɪrʊvɑːruːr]) also spelt as Tiruvarur is a town and municipality in Tiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvarur district and Tiruvarur taluk. The town was one of the five traditional capitals of the Chola empire, with one of the emperors of the dynasty, Kulothunga Chola I, having it as his capital. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thyagaraja temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the month of April. The temple chariot of the Thyagaraja temple, weighing 300 tonnes (660,000 lb) and measuring 90 feet (27 m) tall is the largest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. Thiruvarur is the birthplace of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri, popularly known as the Trinity of Carnatic music of the 18th century CE.