The Falkirk Wheel is an innovative rotating boat lift which connects the Forth and Clyde canal with the Union canal. Visitors can take a boat ride on the lift. Falkirk's Callendar House has played host to many historical figures including Oliver Cromwell, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Known as Stalingrad during much of the Soviet era, Volgograd is now an important industrial city of just over a million people. During World War II, the hill of Mamayev Kurgan was one of the bloodiest locales of the Battle of Stalingrad (the deadliest battle in history, claiming a million and a half lives), and is now the site of a memorial complex. The Panorama Museum, named for the massive Battle of Stalingrad panoramic painting it houses, is another of the city’s most popular attractions.
Socorro is a city in Socorro County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is in the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,579 feet (1,396 m). In 2012 the population was 8,906. It is the county seat of Socorro County. Socorro is located 74 miles (119 km) south of Albuquerque and 146 miles (235 km) north of Las Cruces.
Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
Villa Carlos Paz (locally [ˈbiʝa ˈkarlos ˈpas]) is a city in the center-north of the province of Córdoba, Argentina, in the south of the Punilla Valley, lying on the western slope of the Sierras Chicas. It has a population of about 56,000 as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. The area of Punilla is a major tourist destination on the national level, and Villa Carlos Paz is in turn the most important city of Punilla, favoured by its closeness (36 km (22 mi)) to the populous Córdoba City, the capital of the province. Popular tourist activities include bathing in one of the many rivers, fishing, evening shows, kite surfing, windsurfing, hiking and mountain biking.
Discover the best top things to do in Hannover, Germany including Welfenschloss, ROOM - Running Out Of Minutes, Museum Wilhelm Busch - The German Museum for Caricature and the Art of Drawing, Club Weidendamm, Jewish Cemetery, Schlag Dein Team, Schwule Sau Hannover, Spandau Projekt, Santana Cocktailbar, Reudig Store.
— Alfred E. Smith to Lew Dockstader in December 1923 on Dockstader's fall at what is now the State Theater.
Discover the best top things to do in Costa de la Luz, Spain including El Callejon de Tarifa, Palazzio Cadiz, La Luna, Pequena Cuba, Kapote Kafe & Kopas, Guateque, La Cristalera, Cafe Del Mar, Sala La Comedia.
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Mönchengladbach (German pronunciation: [mœnçn̩ˈɡlatbax] ( listen)) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located west of the Rhine, halfway between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border.
Huddersfield (/ˈhʌdərzˌfiːld/ ( listen), locally /ˈhʊdəzˌfiːld/) is a large market town in West Yorkshire, England. It is the 11th largest town in the United Kingdom, with a population of 162,949 at the 2011 census. It lies halfway between Leeds and Manchester.
Discover the best top things to do in Margaret River Region, Australia including Yonder Bar, South West Ride Share, Rocky Ridge brewing Co, Augusta Hotel Front Bar, The Pourhouse, Vasse Markets, Occy's 2.
Quebec City may be the only fortified city north of Mexico, but it welcomes visitors with open arms. Explore the Citadel, where you might catch Canadian troops staging a military ceremony. As for food, you could splurge on afternoon tea at the Chateau Frontenac, or do as the locals do and snack on poutine—french fries with gravy and cheese curds.
Orenburg (Russian: Оренбург, IPA: [ərʲɪnˈburk]) is the administrative center of Orenburg Oblast, Russia. It lies on the Ural River, 1,478 kilometers (918 mi) southeast of Moscow, on the boundary of Europe and Asia. Orenburg is also very close to the border with Kazakhstan. Population: 548,331 (2010 Census); 549,361 (2002 Census); 546,501 (1989 Census).
Massa [ˈmassa] listen (help·info) (Emilian: Masa) is a town and comune in Tuscany, central Italy, the administrative centre of the province of Massa and Carrara. It is located in the Frigido River Valley, near the Alpi Apuane, 5 km (3 mi) from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Newcastle-under-Lyme (or Underlem, cf. Burslem, Audlem), (/ˌnjukɑːsəl ʌndər ˈlaɪm/, locally /ˌnjuːkæsəl ʊndəˈlaɪm/) is a market town in Staffordshire, England, and is the principal settlement in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme. In the 2011 census the town had a population of 128,264.
Discover the best top things to do in Ayr, United Kingdom including Drouthy Neebors, Burns Monument and Gardens, Lang Scots Mile, Big Sparra Vinyl, Rozelle Park, Ayr Seafront Playpark, Carnegie Public Library, Robbie's Drams, Rozelle House Galleries, Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Hradec Králové Region (Czech: Královéhradecký kraj, pronounced [ˈkraːlovɛːˌɦradɛtskiː ˈkraj]; Polish: Kraj hradecki) is an administrative unit (Czech: kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the north-eastern part of its historical region of Bohemia. It is named after its capital Hradec Králové. The region neighbours with Pardubice Region in the south, with Central Bohemian Region in south-west and with Liberec Region in the west. It also shares 208 km long international border with Polish Lower Silesian Voivodship in north and east.
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