The Witch Dungeon Museum tells the tale of the 1692 witch trials of Salem, during which 19 people were hanged and one pressed to death.
Referred to as the ‘Russian Versailles’, Peterhof is 1 of Russia's number 1 attractions. Particularly spectacular from late-May to mid-October, when 147 fountains are turned on. http://bit.ly/1ay3f41
Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.
Dedicated in 1995, this memorial honors the U.S. military members who served in the Korean War (1950-53). More than 54,000 Americans were killed, while more than 100,000 others were wounded.
Opened in 1941, this museum, founded by financier Andrew Mellon, has some 116,000 works of Western art dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
The firm of Thomas Crapper (d.1910), the pioneer of domestic waste solutions, opened its flagship store at 120 King’s Road in 1907. It closed in 1966.
This tree stump is the remains of a 100-year-old sycamore that stood in the northwest corner of St. Paul's churchyard.
In memory of approx. 1,100 Confederate soldiers buried at UVA; 4 bronze tablets carry the names of soldiers buried at the cemetery with 17 blank spaces on the tablets representing unknown soldiers.
Hotels, Casinos, delicious food, luxury shopping, spas... What a perfect city! I'm so in love with Monte-Carlo ♥
Tips left here earned foursquare a block from the Great Firewall of China on June 4, 2010, the anniversary of the Tian'anmen Square Massacre; it's been blocked in China ever since. [LINK] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Go to the roof at night and watch the light show at the eiffel tower, if you're into that sort of thing.
The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world
This is the only place to get free, timed Independence Hall tickets. Go on and ask, they’re friendly here! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
In a hutong nearby the Forbidden City, UK-born art critic and collector Karen Smith created a studio showcasing her arts. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
Vestige du Palais de la Cité (1er palais des rois de France), elle fût notamment une prison. C'est ici que Marie-Antoinette fût incarcérée avant la guillotine...
Ce monument néo-classique a vocation à honorer des personnages ayant marqué l'Histoire de France. On y trouve aussi un pendule de Foucault, commémorant l'expérience de 1851.
1er acte de la Révolution française de 1789, elle garde aujourd'hui ce symbole de révolte et de Liberté. La Colonne de Juillet et le Génie de la Liberté commémorent la Révolution de Juillet de 1830.
Monument dominant la Butte Montmartre, c'est le repère des touristes et des amoureux. Sans oublier la vue sur Paris.
Sûrement le plus beau pont de Paris, il enjambe majestueusement la Seine. Au coucher du Soleil, la vue est magnifique pour admirer le Trocadéro et la Tour Eiffel.
Vieux de 3300 ans, il fût offert par l'Égypte à la France en 1836. Les hiéroglyphes célèbrent la gloire du pharaon Ramsès II. Le piédestal montre le transport et l'érection de l'obélisque.
Ce cube de 110 m, arc de triomphe moderne d'Otto von Spreckelsen, marque l'Axe Historique. Il est décalé de 6,33° , rappelant le décalage du Louvre sur l'Axe Historique.
Entièrement rénovée en 2013 qui lui a rendu son éclat, la place actuelle de 3,4 ha date du Second Empire. En son centre trône la statue allégorique de la République : Marianne.
