Let's not start the jokes about the name of the lake (I covered them all in elementary school), the more inspired version is that this was a sacred Incan hotspot. They believe(d) that this is the place "where the world was created from and that the god Viracocha came out of the lake and created the Let's not start the jokes about the name of the lake (I covered them all in elementary school), the more inspired version is that this was a sacred Incan hotspot. They believe(d) that this is the place "where the world was created from and that the god Viracocha came out of the lake and created the sun, the stars and the first people."…see moresee less
The Uros Islands are floating islands made of reeds. It is belived the people who lived on the shores of Lake Titicaca took up this lifestyle to be able to maintain their customs after the Incas conquered the area
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. One of 28 World Heritage An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. One of 28 World Heritage Sites in India!…see moresee less
quando è bel tempo è stupendo fare una passeggiata da Westminster, attraversare il Westminster Bridge (quindi arrivi davanti al London Eye) e costeggiare tutto il Tamigi fino ad arrivare alla Tate Modern, visitarla (dal settimo piano vedi un panorama stupendo) poi attraversare il Millennium Bridge quando è bel tempo è stupendo fare una passeggiata da Westminster, attraversare il Westminster Bridge (quindi arrivi davanti al London Eye) e costeggiare tutto il Tamigi fino ad arrivare alla Tate Modern, visitarla (dal settimo piano vedi un panorama stupendo) poi attraversare il Millennium Bridge ed arrivare fino alla St Paul's Cathedral.…see moresee less
They also have a room filled with full-scale models of dozens of famous sculptures from around the world, Michelangelo's David, Trajan's Column in Rome, etc. Definitely worth checking out.
Not sure if I added the right V&A. The one I'm recommending is the V&A Museum in S. Kensington. Just rediscovered the place on my last trip back to London -- a temple to human creativity and ingenuity -- from giant, ancient religious sculpture to contemporary fashion and jewellery. I'm not a museum Not sure if I added the right V&A. The one I'm recommending is the V&A Museum in S. Kensington. Just rediscovered the place on my last trip back to London -- a temple to human creativity and ingenuity -- from giant, ancient religious sculpture to contemporary fashion and jewellery. I'm not a museum person, but this is pretty unmissable.…see moresee less
Now this is truly where the eyes of the world will be this summer!!! Can't imagine how exciting it must be to watch a match here. Wonder who will end up at Centre Court this time!!!
Near the Brandenburger Tor you will see a Starbucks. From there the Free Berlin Tours take place. http://www.newberlintours.com/ They also offer a few others. I took that and the alternative Berlin tour which was great.