Thursday, 18 June 2015

Poklonnaya Hill, Moscow (Russia)

Worshipful Submission Hill, Покло́нная гора́, moscow, russia
Victory Park
Poklonnaya Hill (meaning bow down hill in English) is among the list of highest spots in Moscow, standing at around 170 meters located west from the center of city. Russia is officially known as Russian Federation. It is the world’s biggest country in terms of its area but not the largest (in terms of population). It gives a panoramic view of the capital. This is the spot where Napoleon Bonaparte, after reaching Moscow, waited for Russian Emperor of that time (Alexander I) to bow in front of him and to handle him the key of the city. However, this never happened and later Napoleon lost the war.

This memorial complex includes :

–> A victory Park
–> A church
–> Central Museum of great patriotic war
–> Mosque

Victory park is one of the most preferable places in the premises and tourist came up here to take rest, to stroll, admiring the fountains, skate riding and to watch performances. Central Museum consist of the pictures of the ancient times and the weapons used in the war.


Best Time to visit :

In Summer (April – August)

Entry Fee :

Not sure about the entrance fees.


10 other places you wouldn’t like to miss :

1. Red Square
2. Ostankino Tower
3. Moscow zoo
4. Ivan The Great Bell Tower
5. Moscow Hermitage Garden
6.Epiphany Monastery
7. State Historical Museum
8. Gorky Park
9. Moscow Kremlin
10. Saint Basil’s Catherdral
You can book cheap flights to Moscow by Clicking here

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Charminar, Telangana (India)

viewing Charminar in Night, telangana tourist place, indian tourist place
Charminar, Telangana (India)
Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Previously Telangana was a part of Andhra Pradesh (Indian state) but on 2nd June, 2014 Telangana got seperated from Andhra Pradesh and became the new 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its capital. Charminar is situated at the bank of Musi River. Its name itself describes about its structure i.e Char means Four and Minar means Tower. It is among one of the most famous historical places in Hyderabad and among the list of top 10 tourist attractions in India.

It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shahi to celebrate the end of a deadly plague in 1591 CE.  He vowed that he will build a mosque in the city of Hyderabad after the eradication of this deadly plague. There is a fountain near to the entrance gate, in the middle of Charminar. It is been said that, there used be a tunnel/ secret way upto Golconda fort to escape from enemies. You have to climb around 150 spiral staircase to reach to the top. Most of the fabled bazaars of Hyderabad are located around the Charminar.
  • Best Time to visit :
Winter Season i.e October- March is always the best time to visit anywhere in India.
  • Entry Fee :
Rs. 25 for Indians
Rs. 150 for Foreigners
Rs. 10 for children
Rs. 50 extra for cameras and Rs 100 extra for video cameras.
  • Entry Timings :
10:30 am to 5 pm (Monday Closed)
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Golkonda
2. Nehru zoological park
3. Paigah Tombs
4. Birla Mandir
5. Chowmahalla Palace
6. Shamirpet Lake
7. Birla Science Museum
8. Taramati Baradari
9. Osman Sagar
10. Qutb Shahi Tombs

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Nalanda Gedige, Matale (Sri Lanka)

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Nalanda Gedige, Matale (Sri Lanka)
Nalanda Gedige is an ancient times Hindu Temple located at about 1 km east of the A9 route 20 km north of Aluvihare near Kandy (Matale, Sri Lanka). It is one of the remarkable  archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. It is a site that has been shifted about 35 years ago from its original place. The new place is just few kilometers away from the previous one. The reason of shifting the site is that the area went under water with the construction of a Reservoir nearby. It was constructed in between 8th to 10th century and was a Hindu Temple but later on it is been used by Buddhists. It is one of the earliest stone buildings.

Nalanda Gedige is designed like a Hindu temple with a Mandapa, an entrance hall, a short passage to a bare cello, and an ambulatory round the holy center though there is no existence of the Hindu Gods today in the temple. It is not much big in size as you can see in image above but worth visiting because of its history, its design, cleanliness. Granite walls are in the surrounding of main entrance and faces are carved on it.
  • Few Facts about Sri Lanka :
1. Sri Lanka is all famous for tea so it is also known as tea capital of the world.
2. The very first female prime minister in the world is Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka.
3. Until 1972, Sri Lanka was known as "Ceylon".
4. Some organizations there still use that name "Ceylon".
5. Sri Lanka's national flag is said to be the oldest flag of the world.
6. Literacy rate is around 92% which is highest in the south Asia.
7. The official languages been spoken in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil however English is also been spoken widely.
8. The 'Na Tree' is the national tree of Sri Lanka.
  • Best Time to visit :
January to July
  • Entry Fee :
Free of cost.
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Old village spice and herbal garden
2. Sembuwaththa Lake
3. Sri Muthumariamman Temple
4. Colombo
5. Yala national park
6. Trincomalee
7. Kalutara
8. Mannar
9. Kandalama
10. Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Monday, 19 January 2015

Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna (Austria)

oldest zoo of the world zoo having pandas
Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna (Austria)
Tiergarten Schönbrunn, also known as Vienna Zoo is located in Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria. It is the world's oldest zoo and was established in the year 1752. It took one year to get its construction done. It has also been awarded as the Europe's best zoo thrice before and around 2-3 million visitors go there every year to see the new-born panda, elephants, tigers, hippos etc. There are only 1500-1700 pandas left in the world so there are not much zoos who keep pandas. So this is in the list of rarer zoos who keep giant panda. The size of the zoo is manageable and it contains more than combined 600 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish etc.

The names of the zoo Vienna's pandas are : Yang Yang (Female), Long Hui (Male), Fu Long (Male), and Fu Hu (Male). On July 14, 1906, the zoo saw the birth of the first elephant in captivity. It is a good sight-seeing for both adults and minors. There are only two places in the whole Europe where you can see panda i.e Vienna zoo & in Berlin (Germany). Some of the other attractions of zoo are an aquarium and the recently opened display of animals in unnatural habitats, like the ones found in the Arctic region.
  • Best Time to visit :
September to November, not much crowded these days and during off season you will get hotel rooms on reasonable rates.
  • Opening Hours :
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Entry Fee :
Per PersonGroup of 10 or more
Adults16.50 €14.50 €
Children and youth*8.00 €7.00 €
Handicapped8.00 €7.00 €
Children under 5freefree
** You can save upto 1 Euro by booking online.
  • Other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Prater
2. Millennium Tower
3. Ephesos Museum
4. Donaukanal
5. Donauturm
6. Schönbrunn Palace
7. Spanish riding school
8. Weiner Reisenrad
9. Stadtpark
10. St. Peter's Church

Monday, 12 January 2015

Mandela House, South Africa

mandela house first black south african president house
Mandela House, South Africa
The " Nelson Mandela National Museum" also known as Mandela House was the house of the first President of South Africa Mr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.  It is located on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa. He lived in there from the year 1946 to 1962. Mandela was the leader who stood up against the racism, apartheid between black and white people when there was a rule of White people over South Africa. He donated the house to the Soweto Heritage Trust on 1st September, 1997 to be run as a museum. On February, 1999 it was declared as a National Heritage site/ National Monument.

You will get to know about how Mandela fought for their Independence and how he reduced the gap between racism/ discrimination. Mandela was also the founder of Soweto Trust. The house was built in the year 1945 and is a single storey red-brick building. Mandela returned to the house after he got released from the prison in year 1990 for short 11 days before he moved to Houghton and in year 1999 he handed over the place to Soweto Trust. He served 27 years of his life in Prison.

Soweto is also a place having most black inhabitant. Unfortunately he died on December 5, 2013 in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Few Facts about Nelson Mandela :
1. He was the first man to go school in his family.
2. He had given a chance by the President to get out from the Prison but he denied.
3. When he finally got out, he stood up against the discrimination and apartheid.
4. He has won the most number of Awards (more than 250), which is more than anyone else.
5. He was on the U.S terror watch list.
  • Best Time to visit :
September- December
  • Entry Fee : Currency is South African Rand
Adults (African Union)R 40.00
Adults (International)R 60.00
Pensioners (African Union)R 20.00
Children over 6 yearsR 20.00
Students (Subject to proof of a valid student card)R 20.00
School Groups (Learners and Educators) and Children under 6 yearsR 5.00
  • 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Hector Pieterson Museum
2. Regina Mundi
3. Apartheid Museum
4. Johannesburg Botanical Garden
5. Lion Park
6. Johannesburg Art Gallery
7. Oppenheimer Gardens
8. Cradle of Humankind
9. Monte casino
10. Johannesburg Zoo

Friday, 9 January 2015

Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt

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Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called as Pharos of Alexandria (Pharos is an Island) was the first light house built in the world. Alexandria is the second largest city of Egypt and its name is been given after the name of Alexander The Great. It is among the ancient seven wonders of world. The construction was made under the rule of Ptolemy Soter who was a Greek Macedonian general under Alexander the Great and after his death, he became the ruler of Egypt. The construction began in 290 B.C and the project was so daunting that it further completed by Ptolemy Philadelphus (s/o Ptolemy Soter). The architect behind its construction was Sostratus.

The lighthouse is a three level building. The lowest level is square with around 183 feet height, the middle or second level is Octagonal in shape and is 90 feet high and the top most level is Cylindrical and is 60 feet high. On the top there is a statue situated, so the height of the lighthouse from the bottom to the top of statues is near around 425 feet. There are stairs inside the lighthouse through which people can climb up to the top. It costs around 750 talents to built the structure. It is the second tallest man-made structure of that time and is among the list of most surviving monument. It was made up of stones & marble.
  • Best Time to visit :
Spring : March - June
Autumn : September - November
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Montaza Palace
2. Stanley Bridge
3. Pompey's Pillar
4. Alexandria Zoo
5. Maamoura Beach
6. Library of Alexandria
7. Alexandria National Museum
8. Fort Qaitbey
9. Antoniades Garden
10. Chatby & Anfushi Tombs

Friday, 2 January 2015

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Spain is the capital of Republic of Trinidad & Tobago since 1757. It has tall buildings, crowded streets and a multicultural Caribbean character. It is the main hub of Trinidad carnival and heaps of people from different cities as well get together to celebrate this such festivals. It is not the largest town though. You can go to Independence square which gets very much crowded in the evening time. Peoples wandering around, having street food as supper meal, talking to each other. Trinidad & Tobago are the most southern islands in the Caribbean.

Port of Spain has a population of around 49,000 inhabitants and the official language been spoken is English. It is the industrial & commercial center of the country. Trinidad is just 7 miles away from the South American coast that is why their language and culture are closely linked to North America, Britain. Trinidad is an oil producing nation and it is the fifth largest natural gas producer in the world. It supplies two third of all LNG imported to the USA.
  • Some Points you should know :
-> Wearing camouflage clothing is against the law in Trinidad and Tobago.
-> Getting nude or topless in public beaches is strictly prohibited.
-> Apart from being on beach or during carnivals, you can not wear swim suit or bathing suit in the public places.
-> It is the fifth largest natural gas producer in the world.
  • Best Time to visit :
January to April
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Maracas Bay, Trinidad
2. Royal Botanical Garden
3. Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad
4. Wildfowl trust, Trinidad
5. Main Ridge Forest reserve, Tobago
6. Tobago Museum
7. Queen's Hall
8. Brian Lara Promenade
9. The Red House
10. Fort George

Saturday, 27 December 2014

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur (India)

hawa mahal jaipur, palace to visit in jaipur
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur (India)
Jaipur is all known for its rich culture and history. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds/ Breeze) is a well known five storey landmark in the city of Jaipur, India. It is considered to be as one of the most ravishing monument in the city of Jaipur made by Rajput rulers. It was made by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the King of a royal family of Jaipur of that time built in the year 1799 and the architect was Mr. Lal Chand Usta. The structure of this monument is similar to the crown of Lord Krishna (the Hindu God). To reach to the top floor of building from its ground floor there are no stairs, you have to go through the ramps. It has more than 950 small sized windows carved beautifully to let the air goes in.

The reason behind its construction was Rajputs were strictly traditional so they didn't want their women to go outside and meet ordinary people. Even their women didn't wish to meet strangers outside. However this didn't didn't deter them by taking interest from the outside world that is why they made this, from where women can take a look of the outside world whenever they want through window and special chambers made for them. Cool breeze comes inside through the window and makes the inner environment pleasant and cool for the visitors.
  • Best Time to visit :
During Winter season : October - February
  • Entry Fee :
Rs. 10 for Indians
Rs. 50 for foreigners
  • Opening Hours :
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Amer Fort
2. Jaigarh Fort
3. Birla Mandir
4. Jal Mahal
5. City Palace
6. Jantar Mantar
7. Nahargarh Fort
8. Albert Hall
9. Vidyadhar Garden
10. Ramgarh Lake, 32 km north east of Jaipur is a good picnic spot.

Wednesday, 24 December 2014

Tower Bridge, London

tower bridge london
Tower Bridge, London
London's Tower Bridge is a most popular landmark near to the Tower of London after which its name is derived as Tower Bridge. This bridge is made over River Thames. It took 8 years, 5 contractors and more than 425 workers to get it complete and on 30th June, 1894 it was opened by King Edward VII. The bridge was designed by Horace Jones and Wolfe Barry. It is built 42 meters above the Thames River. 11,000 tons of steel is been used in creating the framework and its walkways. Before it was the only bridge over the Thames river but as time passed many more bridges were made.

Two enormous piers are linked by two walkways. The central can of the bridge can be raised up to allow ships to pass. It is 244 meters long along with each pier 65 m high.Over 50,000 people visit it everyday. people also enjoy the Tower bridge exhibition there where you can learnt about the design, construction of the bridge. Initially there were more than 50 designs of the bridge offered  to the UK government and after many discussions they chose the design of Horace Jones and Wolfe Berry. Since 1994 , the bridge is available on hire for parties. It was painted red, white and blue in the year 1977 in the celebration of Queen's Silver Jubilee.
  • Best Time to visit :
May- September as the temperature goes up during these days. But if you are planning to save your money then you have to bear some real cold days during November- February as this is the off-season and you might get some discount on hotel prices and other things.
  • Opening Hours :
April - September : 10:00 - 17:30 (last admission)
October - March : 09:30 - 17:00 (last admission)
  • Entry Fee :
Adults£9.00
Children (aged 5-15)£3.90
Students (with identification)£6.30  
Seniors (aged 60 +)£6.30
1 Adult & 2 Children£14.10
2 Adults & 1 Child£18.00
2 Adults & 2 Children£20.30
2 Adults & 4 Children£22.50
Under 5Free
Disabled/CarerFree
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. London Eye
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Big Ben
4. National Gallery
5. Regent's Park
6. London county hall
7. Monument to the Great Fire of London
8. London Bridge
9. St. Paul's Cathedral
10. London zoo

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Statue of Liberty, New York

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Statue of Liberty, New York
The "Statue of Liberty" was a gift given by French peoples to the Americans on 28th October, 1886 and is a symbol of freedom & democracy. It is located in the Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York (United States). The statue is a colossal sculpture of a female representing Libertas (the Roman Goddess). The statue was designed by a famous French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. On the left hand, the statue has captured a book representing about the American Independence and on the right hand she holds a torch representing Enlightenment.

The construction was started in the year 1875 and it took nine years to get it complete. After its completion, Bartholdi himself visited United states to discuss about the location of statue (where to put up) with the president of America. The statue is around 150 ft. tall (46 meters) but together with the pedestal its height becomes around 305 ft. (93 meters). To go to the top of statue you have to climb 354 stairs from where you can have a look of entire New York city. It was designated as a national museum in the year 1924.
  • Some Facts :
1. There are 25 windows are in the crown.
2. Over 4 million people visits the statue every year.
3. The seven spikes on the crown represents the seven oceans and seven continents of the world.
4. In year 1984, the statue was declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.
5. Two people have committed suicide from there by jumping off the statue. Many others have tried but survived.
  • Best Time to visit :
From April - June and September - November
But NYC is a bit costly during their peak seasons so bargain hunters would like to go on winters when there is a off-season time. Although you will have to bear some cold days but you will pay less in hotels.
  • Entry Fee :
Entry fee may vary from US$ 28 to US$ 39.95 according to the type of services you want.
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Empire state building
2. Brooklyn bridge
3. World Trade Center site
4. Little Italy
5. Flatiron building
6. New York harbor
7. Central park zoo
8. Ellis Island
9. Rockefeller Center
10. Battery Park

Monday, 15 December 2014

Red Fort, Delhi (India)

Red fort lal quila famous tourist spot in delhi
Red Fort, Delhi (India)
The Red Fort (Usually known as Lal Quila in Hindi) is a fort complex built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 17th century in Delhi, India. The use of large amount of Red stones in the fort is what makes its name red fort. It was made under the supervision of Ustad Ahmad and Ustad humid. Its construction got completed in the year 1648. It was the residence of royal family. No travel is complete without seeing the Red fort. If you will ask the locals about the well known tourist spots where you should go then they will surely tell you about this place as it is among the top tourist destination in India.

On the day of Indian Independence i.e 15th August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Jawahar lal Nehru hoist the flag there. So from that day every Prime Minister do it every year and give a speech which is broadcast nationally. Red fort was previously white, Britisher during their rule painted it red. They also made some changes inside and outside the fort. They destroyed some buildings inside the fort and make it as per Britishers Military camp. It was previously known aas Qila-i-mubarak (the blessed fort). The fort is located beside Yamuna river and a massive wall was built to make it safe from external attacks. There are 2 main entrance gates to enter i.e Lahore gate and Delhi gate. The nearest metro station is Chandni chowk.
  • Best time to visit :
October to March
  • Entry Fee :
Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs. 250 for foreigners
  • 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Qutub Minar
2. Lotus Temple
3. India Gate
4. Garden of Five Senses
5. Red Fort
6. Jantar Mantar
7. National rail Museum
8. Lodi Garden
9. Humayun's Tomb
10. Jama Masjid

Saturday, 13 December 2014

Scărișoara Cave, Romania

Scarisoara cave romania world's second largest cave
Scărișoara Cave, Romania
Scărișoara Cave is the biggest Ice cave in Romania and is situated in the Apuseni Mountains almost 40km away from the town of Campeni, Alba. It is more than 3000 years old cave and is at the height of 1165 meters above sea level. It was discovered by Arnold Schmididi in year 1863 (dates are not exactly sure). So be ready to get freeze if you are planning to go there in winters as temperature falls down to -70C , in summers also the climate remains cold as temperature retains at 10c though it is 35 degree outside. It is one of the kind natural attraction in Romania.

At the entrance of Scarisoara cave, locals are selling jam, traditional pie, syrups, palacinkas with jam inside and other local products. The cave has a length of around 700 m and a depth of around 100 m. The paths are not easy to go and it is chilled inside so a kind suggestion for you all to bring your warm clothes, good shoes, cap etc. People with health issues shouldn't go. As there is non existence of light and warden will show you the path with the help of his oil/ carbon lamps so i would suggest you to bring a good quality flash light.

Note : Safety precautions are not up to the mark. So if you could bring few basic medicines related to mild fever or cold would be great.
  • Best Time to visit :
June - August
  • Entry Fee :
7 Romanian Leu
  • 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Council tower of sibiu
2. Babele
3. Rock sculpture of Decebalus
4. Arcul de Triumf
5. Sinaia Monastery
6. The Endless column
7. Morii Lake
8. Sphinx
9. Bran Castle
10. Museum of Romanian Peasant

Friday, 12 December 2014

Montreal Biodome, Montreal (Canada)

Motreal olympic stadium montreal velodrome
Montreal Biodome, Montreal (Canada)
The Montreal Biodome include an Indoor zoo, Botanical garden and an aquarium showcasing animals species and plants life. It was designed by a French architect Roger Taillibert for the Olympic Games held in Montreal , Canada in year 1976. The construction was started in August, 1973 and it was officially opened on April, 1976. It included the Montreal Olympic stadium and Olympic pool, Olympic stadium was mainly for cycle tracking and judo events but later on it is been converted from Velodrome to biodome.

Construction of Biodome was started in year 1989 and completed in the year 1992 and was opened for the public on 18th June, 1992. It is the Canadian largest natural science Museum complex. Nearly around 4,50o animals of 250 different species and more than 1500 plants of 500 different species have been fed every day inside the zoo. The point of attraction of the zoo is Bouton, the scarlet Macaw (an american parrot species) which only speaks in English with peoples.

It covers a large space and has many things to see. You can spend a quality time with your family and friends. You may find the entry fee high, so to overcome this problem you can go for a holiday package which may cost you a little less and they will also show you the botanical garden along with zoo.
  • Best Time to visit :
March - May : As the temperature of Montreal begin to rise up, the cost of hotels begin to fall
September - November
Note : Closed on Mondays
Timings : 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
  • Entry Fee :
Regular PriceQuébec ResidentAcces Montreal cardholder
Adults$ 18.75$ 15.00$ 11.00
Ages 65 & up$ 17.50$ 14.00$ 10.00
Students (18+ with ID card)$ 14.00$ 11.25$ 8.25
Ages 5 to 17$ 9.50$ 7.50$ 5.50
Family**$ 52.50$ 42.00$ 28.00
* Rates granted on showing student ID card
** Family (max. of 2 adults and 3 children of 5-17 years)
Note : Free for children under age 5
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Dominion square building
2. Mount Royal chalet
3. Royal Montreal golf club
4. 1000 de la gauchetiere
5. Montreal city hall
6. ile notre dame
7. Place des Arts
8. Montreal science center
9. La Ronde
10. Old Montreal

Thursday, 11 December 2014

St. Peter's Square, Vatican City

St Peter's Square Vatican_City smallest country in the world lowest population in the world
St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
St. Peter's Square is a beautiful and colorful place situated in Vatican city. Vatican city is the world's smallest country having population of nearly around one thousand which literally amazed me when i first read about this country in the internet. So i thought let the world know about this beautiful place by posting it in blog. The country has a total area of 110 acres (44 hectares). Comparing to my city where i'm living "New Delhi" whose area is 148400 hectares, it is way too smaller.

So if you are planning to visit there then its good but if you are planning to get a citizenship of there then it is impossible to get because it is completely restricted to those employed by Vatican. There are no highways, rail roads, Airports in the Vatican city, it has only streets. This country is totally dependent on its neighboring country Italy like for telephone, electricity as well as for external defense from terrorists. The square is beautifully decorated and gigantic. The center of attraction of square is its church St. Peter's Basilica. Entering inside the Basilica is free of cost but you have to pay to go up to the dome. You can wander around the square and as well as inside the Museum.
  • Best Time to visit :
November- February when the days are colder.
  • Entry Fee :
Wandering around the square is obviously free and entry to church is also free of cost. But to go up to see dome you have to spend a bit.
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. St. Peter's Basilica
2. Sistine Chapel
3. Apostolic Palace
4. Vatican Library
5. La pieta
6. Vaticano Egyptian Obelisk
7. Vatican Museums
8. Roman curia
9. Castel Sant'Angelo
10. Monument to Alexander VII
  • You can book cheap flights to Vatican city (Rome) by Clicking here

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Turning Torso, Malmö (Sweden)

tallest building in sweden twisted building
Turning Torso, Malmö (Sweden)
HSB Turning Torso is the tallest skyscrapper made in Sweden. It is located in Malmö (Sweden) and is the tallest builing situated in Scandinavia. Before Turning Torso was made, Kronprinsen was the tallest buiding in the country. It is a residential building with 147 apartments, 10 floor of offices. The thing which gonna amaze you is its twisted structure. A similar building featuring 90 degree twist is in Dubai, UAE. Its heigh is 190 meters (around 645 ft.)

It has 9 cubes (5 floors in each cube). There is also a floor in between every cube which are used for different purposes i.e. for conference, gym etc. The building have flats and offices. It has 3 lifts for inhabitants and 2 elevators for offices. The construction of it was started in the year 2001 and took around 4 years to get it complete. But the demerit is you can't go inside the building as it is an official and residential building. You can have a look of it from outside, i can understand that it is frustrating atleast for tourist who came from other far places  to Malmö and can't get a chance to see building from inside.
  • Best Time to visit :
May- July. However June month can be a bit rainy
If you are a budget traveller then for you July and september are the good months to travel there because on those times heaps of tourist go there and is also a peak season so you might get higher flight rates and hotel rates.
  • Entry Fee :
Entry is prohibited for outsiders.
  • 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Liseberg
2. Stockholm Palace
3. Abisko National Park
4. Gripsholm Castle
5. Skeppsholmen
6. Gothenburg Botanical Garden
7. Vasa Museum
8. Swedish history Museum
9. Sankt Petri church
10. Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm

Monday, 8 December 2014

Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo (Japan)

Tokyo SkyTree tallest tower in japan tokyo must visited place
Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo (Japan)
Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Tokyo, Japan. Its main role is the transmission of digital terrestrial broadcasting. From 2003 onwards, digital terrestrial broadcasting is  in use in Kanto region but because of many other tall buildings (height more than 200 m) it was necessary to make a tower higher than 600 m for transmission purpose. So on 14th July, 2008 the construction of Tokyo Skytree started and after nearly around three and a half years it gets completed on 29 Feb, 2012.

It is the tallest structure made in Japan of height 634 m and the second tallest structure in the world after Burj Khalifa, Dubai. It is also the tallest TOWER in the world (not the tallest structure). According to the designer, it can absorb upto 50% of the energy generated from earthquake. The highlight of this tower is its two decks, the lower one is at the height of 350 m from the ground and the higher one is at the height of 450 m. On 350 m  high deck, there is a Skytree deck from where you can have a look of the whole Tokyo city.
  • Best Time to visit :
Spring Season : March - May
Autumn Season : September - November
On the first week of May is the famous Japanese vacation season "Golden Week" held.
  • Entry Fee :
AdultJuniorsChildChild Pre-school
Lower deck
(350 m)
¥2,060
¥2,570 (Advance booking)
¥1,540
¥2,060 (Advance booking)
¥930
¥1,440 (Advance booking)
¥620
¥1,130 (Advance booking)
Higher deck
(450 m)
¥1,030¥820¥510¥310
  •  10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Shinjuku Park Tower
2. Tokyo opera city tower
3. Komazawa Olympic park stadium
4. Ueno Zoo
5. The National Art center, Tokyo
6. Takeshita Street
7. Roppongi Minato
8. Tokyo Disneyland
9. Tokyo Imperial Palace
10. Meiji Shrine

Saturday, 6 December 2014

Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

royal palace of madrid palacio real de madrid most attractive tourist spot in spain
Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain
Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio real de Madrid, in spanish) was built in 19th Century  for the Royal Spanish family but they do not live there. Instead they live in Palacio de la Zarzuela. King of the Spanish royal family who constructed this was Philip V. As no one live in the Palacio Real, it is been mostly used for state ceremonies and is also open for locals and tourists. It has around 2000 luxurious suites, 50 of which can be visited. It is the largest Royal palace in Europe. You can't take photos inside the palace. The only option you have to buy postcards.

After all done with buying tickets and security checks, you can go in. The first thing you will see is the huge courtyard and after walking across the courtyard you will reach to the main door of Palace. After you will enter the palace you will see a staircase and after climbing stairs you will get on the first floor where you can take as many photos as you want but after it you have to keep your camera away. You can wander around and take your time as much you want and see the huge rooms of the palace. The information about the palace is also written in Spanish and English.

  • Best Time to visit :
Between March-May and September-November
Timings : October - March: 10:30 am - 18:00 pm;
Sundays and holidays 10:00 am - 16:00 pm;
April - September:  10:00 am- 20:00 pm;
  • Entry Fee :
Adults : € 8.00 (without guide)
€ 10.00 (with guide)
Children below 5 can go free.
  • 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :
1. Buen Retiro Park
2. Monument to Alfonso XII
3. Gate of Europe
4. Metropolis Building
5. Casa de Campo
6. Temple off Debod
7. Gran Via
8. Railway Museum
9. Sabatini Gardens
10. Circulo de bellas artes