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Big Ben, Clock Tower, England

The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster which incorporated the House of Lords and the House of Commons. During the World War II, the Parliament was destroyed but the Clock’s Tower that lodges the Big Ben, remained intact and it is possibly London’s most famous landmark. Sir Charles Barry, the architect [...]

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The Channel Tunnel, France

The Channel Tunnel also called the Euro Tunnel is a rail link under the English Channel between Cheriton near Folkestone, Kent, and Coquelles near Calais. The Channel Tunnel is 50 km (31 mi) long, out of which 39 km (24 mi) are undersea; it comprises two railway tunnels and a service tunnel. The total number [...]

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Colosseum of Rome

The Colosseum is probably the most famous landmark in Rome. Built in the 1st century AD, this great arena could seat 45,000 spectators and was the largest Roman amphitheater in the world. It hosted gladiatorial combats, spectacles with wild beasts and possibly the execution of early Christians. History Construction on the Colosseum began under Emperor [...]

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Niagara Fall

The Niagara Falls are the most powerful waterfalls in North America.The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (121 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections, separated by Goat Island: the Horseshoe Falls [...]

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Paradise for shopaholic is Milan

Milan is recognized as one of the most popular shopping destinations in the world. Milan is paradise for shoppers who love shopping and branded goods such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada etc. Not just high fashion brand in Milan, has other brands like Zara, Miss Sixty, etc. can be found in Milan. You can find [...]

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Eiffel Tower

You can see that it is impossible to visit Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, see the head of all Paris. The tower is 300 meters (984 feet), and if at the end of the 19th Century was completed it was twice as high [...]

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