Melbourne Destination Guide

Major Cities Destination Guide

Clarence House at London Clarence House, which stands beside St James's Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence, who resided there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837. It was the London home of Her Majesty Queen

Ellis Island

Ellis Island Ellis Island is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. For more than six decades - 1892 to 1954 - the immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation's history. Over twelve million people landed here; today their descendents account for 40% of the country's population.

Amsterdam - Shopping

Amsterdam - Shopping Amsterdam is no fashion capital like Paris or Duesseldorf. It is more of a place to hunt for bargains and feel comfortable in what ever you wear. Prices are relatively low, compared with other European capitals and has a wide selection to offer. Most shops close at 18:00

British Museum : London

British Museum : London The British Museum is one of the world's largest and most important museums of ancient history. It was established in 1753 and was based largely on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. Its first home was Montagu House which was purchased by the

Sammlung Berggruen - Picasso and seine Zeit : Berlin

Heinz Berggruen’s art collection of classic modern times was given on loan to Berlin twenty years ago. Works by Picasso (70 works of art) and his contemporaries such as Paul Klee, Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. (The Berggruen Collection - Picasso and his Times) SMPK - Heinz Bergruens collection

Reichsbank : Berlin

The Reichsbank was one of the central banks of Germany. It was founded on 1st January 1876 - shortly after the initial unification of Germany in 1871. The Reichsbank was founded by the take over of the central bank of Prussia. Its first president was Herrmann von Dechend. Before the unification in

Sant' Ignazio

Sant'Ignazio The residents of the neighbourhood where Sant'Ignazio was built didn't want a rather large dome blocking their sun, so Andrea Pozzo painted a fake dome on the ceiling using trompe l'oeil techniques. When standing on a golden disc in the floor of the main nave, the ceiling looks quite natural.

Santa Maria della Vittoria

Santa Maria della Vittoria The interior of this tiny church follows all of the rules of the Baroque period—sumptuousness, gold everywhere and lots of colour. The real interest in the church is the masterpiece by the alter on the left in the Cornaro Chapel. It is none other than Bernini's "Ecstasy

Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz : Berlin

Potsdamer Platz is an important square and traffic intersection in central Berlin, Germany. It is named after the nearby city of Potsdam. In the 1920s and '30s, it was one of the busiest traffic centers in all of Europe. Most of the buildings were destroyed by the heavy bombardment of Berlin

Rome - Eating Out

Rome - Eating Out Rome, pasta, wine, pizza. Here is no need to search for restaurants. Everywhere you will find small and cheap but nice trattorie, osterie and ristoranti. Prices, even in the centre, are reasonable and the quality remains of a fair standard. Many nice places are to be found