Puerta de Alcalá
12:01 08/01/2016
Back in 1778, Carlos III realised that Madrid wasn’t complete without an elaborate gate. This monument to Madrid’s ferocity was created in the 18th century, all but destroyed in the early 20th...
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Tibidabo
11:41 08/01/2016
Sending your children on a rocket to the moon is not advisable, but at least they’ll be a bit closer at the theme park atop Tibidabo Mountain. Take your miniature humans on the funicular to the...
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Salzburg Cathedral
15:57 07/01/2016
The power and the glory. This is Salzburg’s most grandiose church, recognisable by its imposing dome, Baroque architecture and the four statues of saints that border the building. The church has...
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Mirabell Palace
15:27 07/01/2016
Mirabell Palace has a story attached to it. It was built in 1606 for the Prince-Archbishop’s mistress, with whom he sired 15 children. In subsequent centuries, that palace was fire-damaged,...
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Imperial Treasury Vienna
10:10 31/12/2015
No trip to Vienna is complete without a visit to the Hofburg Palace. Once the political centre of the Austrian Empire, it now offers fascinating insights into culture and history. The Imperial...
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Schönbrunn Zoo
10:00 31/12/2015
As the world’s oldest zoo, built in 1752, the Schönbrunn Zoo is well worth a visit to see over 500 different species of animal; including the baby elephant and baby panda who have hit the...
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Victor Emmanuel II Monument
16:45 30/12/2015
This spectacular – but controversial – monument was built to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first King of a unified Italy. The building hosts the admission-free Museo Centrale del Risorgimento...
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Old-New Synagogue
16:21 30/12/2015
A curiosity if only for its contradictory name, the Old-New Synagogue has stood on this spot for the best part of a millennium. It is Europe’s oldest active synagogue, and its soaring gothic...
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Gran Vía
14:31 30/12/2015
Don’t let the lack of can-can girls and singing matadors stop you visiting Gran Vía. Known as the ‘Broadway’ of Madrid, this long avenue is lined with high-end shops, theatres and cinemas –...
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Hagia Sophia
14:12 30/12/2015
‘Holy Space’! This 1500-year-old monument has seen it all – built as a church then transformed into a mosque, it’s now one of the world’s great museums. Inside, you’ll find an amazing...
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