Though often overshadowed (especially for tourists) by its much larger and more famous neighbor Amsterdam about ten miles east, Haarlem’s history actually goes back further. And with about 150,000 people, it’s the capital of the Noord-Holland region. The Teylers Museum, with its unique collection of art and artifacts, is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The fantastic Frans Hals Museum has many works by the artist and other Haarlem schoolers. Grote Markt, the main town square, is a must-see.
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
Discover the best top things to do in Melfi, Italy including Cantina Carbone, Enoteca Piaceri DiVini, Convento dei Cappuccini, Melfi Castle, Cripta di Santa Margherita, Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese Massimo Pallottino, Museo Diocesano E Palazzo Vescovile, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Chiesa Rupestre della Madonna delle Spinelle, Villa Comunale Ascanio Sibilla.
Discover the best top things to do in Seine-Saint-Denis, France including Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, Eglise Notre-Dame des Vertus, Eglise Saint-Denis-de-l'Estree, Eglise Saint-Sulpice et Notre-Dame, Maison d'Education de La Legion d'Honneur, Eglise Saint-Nicolas, Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, Gare de Bobigny, La Fossee.
Discover the best top things to do in Kilis Province, Turkey including Hisar Camligi Tabiat Parki, Oylum Hoyuk, Ravanda Kalesi, Ulu Cami, Seyh Mansur Turbesi, Salih Efendi Sokak, Tekke Camii, Seyh Muhammed Bedevi Turbesi, Ruhizade Konagi, Mevlevihane.
Saudi Arabia (/ˌsɔːdi əˈreɪbiə/ ( listen), /ˌsaʊ-/ ( listen)), officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the fifth-largest state in Asia and second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south. It is separated from Israel and Egypt by the Gulf of Aqaba. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast and most of its terrain consists of arid desert and mountains.
The unique and intricate work of the Palacio Episcopal de Astorga by modernist architect Antoni Gaudi is a must see in Astorga. Along the Pilgrim’s Road, the town has preserved churches, convents and many other structures important to the history of this region in Spain. Make sure to also visit the Gardens of La Sinagoga and the Chocolate Museum. The town center is a great place to try regional fare—indulge in the local stew.
Discover the best top things to do in Batalha, Portugal including Batalha Monastery, Igreja Matriz da Batalha ou Igreja da Exaltacao de Santa Cruz, Ponte da Boutaca, Capelas Imperfeitas, Pelourinho da Batalha, Estatua Equestre do Condestavel D.Nuno Alvarez Pereira, Homenagem a Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Capela de Sao Jorge.
The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
Discover the best top things to do in Kaifeng County, China including Liuqingxia Former Residence Memorial Hall, Bao Zheng's Ancestral Hall of Kaifeng, Yue Fei Temple, Zhuxian Town, Judaism Mosque Ruins, MuBan NianHua YiTiao Jie.
Set on the Gulf of Tigullio between Rapallo and Portofino, the resort/fishing town of Santa Margherita Ligure really couldn’t be in a better neighborhood. Fashionable but much quieter than Portofino, life in Santa Margherita Ligure centers around the lovely palm-laden harbor, where boating and simple sunning are the orders of the day. The town has some good shopping options, lovely cafes and interesting sights like its 16th-century castle and the 17th-century Basilica di Santa Margherita.
Yet another lovely old town on Lake Garda, Malcesine is an elegant resort at the base of Castello Scaligero. Enjoy a leisurely day of shopping in town (making sure to stop at an outdoor café with a lake view), or if you’re getting restless, take a cable car to Monte Baldo for skiing in winter or challenging hiking in summer.
Discover the best top things to do in Karelian Isthmus, Russia including Church of The Holy Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia, Rzhev Polygon, Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral, Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg, Church of Saint Prince Boris and Gleb, Trinity Church, Church of St. Nicholas, Lutheran Church of St. Peter and Pavel, Valaam Transfiguration Monastery, Old Cathedral.
The former Province of Turin (Italian: Provincia di Torino; Piemontese: Provincia ëd Turin; French: Province de Turin) was a province in the Piedmont region of Italy. Its capital was the city of Turin. The province existed until 31 December 2014, when it was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Turin.
Teruel (Catalan Terol [təˈɾɔl]) is a province of Aragon, in the northeast of Spain. The capital is Teruel.
Discover the best top things to do in County Kilkenny, Ireland including Capuchin Friary, Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Cleere's Bar and Theatre, Go With The Flow - River Adventures, VALERIE WALSHE CONTEMPORARY, A Rural Experience, Malzards Pub, Medieval Mile Museum, Ballykeefe Distillery, Small Escorted Tours Of Ireland.
Discover the best top things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France including Rambla O Costanera, Cannes, Francia., Castle Hill of Nice, Mt Boron, Calanque de Port-Miou, Chateau d'Hyeres, St Roch's Mill, Ruines du Village du Mont Bastide, Foret des Pugets, Bastion Saint Jaume, Cime de Baudon.
Ankang is a prefecture-level city in southern Shaanxi Province in the People's Republic of China.
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