In 10832 trips
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The Tower of London is mainly perceived as a medieval place of imprisonment and execution. Nine hundred years of his …
Location:
London, Paris...
Day:
12/01/2006 to 12/27/2006
Category:
Things to do
Planned Activities
Sat 12/02/06 (day 2) - London
In 10977 trips
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Designed by Sir Horace Jones and opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is famous the world over. Due to the volume of river t …
In 11342 trips
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"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its imp …
In 11695 trips
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Buckingham Palace has been the official abode of British royalty since 1837. The forecourt is the setting for one of …
Sun 12/03/06 (day 3) - London
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First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was designed by …
In 1480 trips
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The London Zoo has occupied the northeastern corner of Regent's Park since 1828. One of the most famous zoos in the …
In 497 trips
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The "Ally Pally" ice rink in Alexandra Park still remains a firm favourite with north London residents. The ice …
Mon 12/04/06 (day 4) - London
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This park, in an upmarket residential neighbourhood, originally belonged to the now almost completely destroyed Holl …
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As one of London's best-known stables, the Wimbledon Village Stables have a very comprehensive program from dressage …
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Over the third weekend in September, about 500 buildings all over London open their doors to the public for free. Th …
Wed 12/06/06 (day 6) - Paris
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Distinguished architect I. M. Pei has constructed this 450-seat, oak paneled auditorium. It fuses state-of-the-art a …
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Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at 300m i …
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Climbing the 387 steps to the top of this masterpiece is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. Constructio …
Thu 12/07/06 (day 7) - Paris
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If you're fond of sea animals, then stop by at The Palais Porte Doree Public Aquarium. Though not as impressive as o …
In 4910 trips
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Napoleon Bonaparte (b.1769) died in exile on the Isle of St. Helena in 1821. Apparently the French thought better of …
Fri 12/08/06 (day 8) - Paris
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In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is …
In 1198 trips
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Even for non-chocoholics, this sweet and creamy annual event is highly tempting. This four day function allows indus …
Sun 12/10/06 (day 10) - Berlin
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The imposing Reichstag reflects Germany's past, present and future like no other building. It was constructed in 188 …
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Built by the Nazis for the 1936 Olympic Games, the Olympic Stadium conjures up memories of fanatical crowds of swast …
Tue 12/12/06 (day 12) - Beijing
In 1899 trips
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China's Great Wall stretches east-west for more than 5,000 kilometers. Its origins can be traced to the seventh cent …
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Situated in the south of the city, this stunning temple park was built between 1406 and 1420. It was here that the e …
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The Forbidden City is also known as the "Former Palace," this was the imperial residence of the Ming (1368-1644) and …