Statue Of Liberty – New York

July 30, 2009 by  
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You may find that there are quite a few sites to see and things to do while traveling in New York City. Going to historic landmarks is one of the most popular to-do items on peoples lists. What may be one of the most prominent and symbolic attractions within the entire United States, is the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is without a doubt one of the most visited and adored landmarks within the country. Millions of travelers each year make it a point to visit the statue in an attempt to take in all of it’s stunning beauty.

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Buckingham Palace – London

July 29, 2009 by  
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Buckingham Palace is a part of the legacy carried from the Britain’s Kings and Queens who built this official Royal Residence to be held in trust for future generations. It was intended to be a home for the members of the Royal family, working buildings of the official royal staff, entertaining official guests, and also for hosting formal events and ceremonies. Since 1837, the Buckingham Palace has remained one of the most famous icons of Britain and today it serves to be the central administrative headquarters of the country.

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British Museum – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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Attracting a pretty large crowd, the British Museum has been famous world wide for its excellent quality displays. It is a unique blend of human history and culture presented to you in the most enthralling way. An icon of the English land, everything about it creates awe – be it the libraries, Great Court building, restaurants, cafes, shops, or even the huge study rooms. The Paul Hamlyn Library and the departmental study rooms have a particular aura about themselves. Today, the museum has an astounding collection that numbers more than seven million objects and perhaps can be said to be the most comprehensive and largest collection known to mankind.

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Natural History Museum – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road in London. Its main entrance is located on Cromwell Road. A typical Victorian age architectural beauty, this museum has an ornate terracotta cover up. Starting with the collections of Ulster doctor Sir Hans Sloane, today the museum has a unique collection of life and earth science exhibits that comprise of around 70 million objects from around the world of all ages. The objects are widely classified in the fields of Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Zoology, and Palaeontology.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

July 26, 2009 by  
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A sidewalk built along Hollywood boulevard and Vine Street, The Hollywood Walk of Fame serves as a hall of fame of sorts for the entertainment industry in the United States. A 3.5 mile walk taking you through the names of entertainment greats including movie stars, television celebrities, filmmakers, musicians, fictional characters and others.  The sidewalk serves as honorable recognition of their contribution to the world of entertainment. The walk, maintained by the Hollywood Trust, a self financing organization, laid down its first eight stars in 1958.

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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

July 26, 2009 by  
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Located in Los Angeles, California, USA, the Los Angeles Zoo, officially known since 2002 as Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, is home to 1200 different species of animals and over 800 species of plants (comprising 7400 individual plants). Regular working hours for the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens are 10 AM to 5 PM, it is open for visitors throughout the year except for Christmas Day, December 25th.

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Hyde Park – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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There is conceivably no place as beautiful as the 350 acres of Hyde Park you can find here in London. There are perchance very few places in the world that could be as enchanting as this one. It has been declared as one of the finest historic landscapes in the world today. With over 4000 trees, a sinuously elegant lake, a meadow and horse rides, this place seems like quite outside London.

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BBC Television Center – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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There is hardly anyone who does not know about BBC – British Broadcasting Corporation. Yet there are very few who get to see what happens behind the scenes at this world famous television center. The BBC Television Center located at the White City in London is the headquarters of BBC Television and is famous for being one of the largest of its kind since the 1960’s. Over the years, various extensions have been made to maximize the potential of the building. One of the prominent additions have been the BBC White City located nearby built over 25,000 square meter of official building.

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Bank of England Museum – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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There is perhaps no other museum in the world that speaks the story of its institution so well as the Bank of England Museum. Right from its foundation late back in 1694, this museum narrates to you the magical journey of the Bank and its triumphant success by becoming the central bank of United Kingdom today. This museum totalling approximately 1000 sq. meters of the bank lies to its eastern extremity. The museum has a chronological way to lead you in a clockwise action. The journey ends when you reach the corner “The Bank Today”.

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Kensington Palace – London

July 26, 2009 by  
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Over the centuries, many palaces have been bought or built by the Royal Monarchies to accommodate their homes, working places, and to even act as a center of government. The Historic Royal Palaces are ones that are owned by the Queen on behalf of the nation. The day-to-day activities are run by the Historical Royal Palaces Charity. One such famous palace is Kensington Palace.

KensingtonPalace_2There are many things in store for you to explore at Kensington Palace. One such wonder is the amazing exhibition of eighteen dresses that displays the iconic fashion and style of the late Princess Diana. You can also visit the famous Queen Victoria’s own bedroom and the ‘Warming Pan Bed’ – both of which have important legends associated with them. Equally exciting is The King’s Staircase that is beautifully adorned with paintings of George I’s court and its various characters.

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