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American Museum of Natural History
posted by quovademus on 2 May 2009 at 16:05
The American Museum of Natural History is an incredible museum in New York. Not only does it have some incredible artifacts, such as an Easter Island Statue or a Mayan stone calendar, but it does a great job presenting the artifacts in an easily accessible manner. They have a great collection of dinosaur fossils and a gigantic planetarium contained in a several story tall glass cube. The planetarium itself is quite neat as they have laid out the timeline of the universe in a walkable path that gives one a better sense of scale than straight numbers can provide. In a city that has dozens of must see places, if you are a fan of history, this should be at the top of your list of places to visit. It makes a good first stop in an exciting day in New York. Just a helpful note, plan on going earlier in the day because it gets really crowded as the day progresses, especially on a weekday as schools bring lots of kids for field trips to the museum.
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American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
USA
www.amnh.org/museum/welcome/
(212) 769-5100.
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Christ Church Cathedral
posted by quovademus on 2 May 2009 at 15:29
Christ Church Cathedral is located in "medieval" Dublin and is an interesting tourist stop. While Dublin offers a host of interest tourist attractions, a stop at Christ Church Cathedral should definitely be considered. A rather quick stop located near several other attractions (such as the castle), the Cathedral is an interesting stop if only for the fact that it was built around 1030 AD. Full of interesting art, architecture, and sculpture, it offers a nice respite from a full and busy day of sightseeing. It also offers the rather entertaining display of a petrified cat chasing a petrified mouse which were found in the organ. It should be noted, that if you are student, make sure you have your student id, you can get half off admission, which is very helpful if traveling on a budget. In summary, Christ Church Cathedral is not a must see stop if your time in Dublin is limited, but it is a nice addition to one's sightseeing adventure if touring medieval Dublin.
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Christ Church Pl. Dublin 8
Ireland
www.cccdub.ie/
01-677-8099
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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
posted by quovademus on 2 May 2009 at 15:13
One of the most famous attractions in Venice is Doge's Place located in St. Mark's Square. The seat of the Venetian government is now one of the most impressive places to visit in Venice and is an absolute must stop for any tourist. It offers not only an amazing tour in richly appointed and opulent architecture, but an impressive showcase in Venetian art from masters such as Tintoretto. One downside is that the line to get in can be very long, but I found before I went that if you buy your ticket at the Correr Museum across the square, which in itself is a good stop too, you can bypass the line and go straight in. Whether in Venice for a day or a week, you must visit the Doge's Palace.
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St. Mark's Square Venice 31024
Italy
www.turismovenezia.it/eng/dynalay.asp?PAGINA=433&ID=8466
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Hotel Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15ème
posted by hwyatt on 2 May 2009 at 14:26
Paris is a great city to visit, but it can be very difficult to find a decent hotel at a reasonable price. The hotel Ibis, although part of a chain, is a fantastic place to stay in Paris. Located within view of the Eiffel Tower and right near an entrance to the Paris Metro. The room was small, but had a great view of the Eiffel Tower and city, especially at night. It is also in a great location for walking around to other parts of the city. All in all, if you are looking for nice hotel on a budget, this Hotel Ibis is a great place to stay.
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2, Rue Cambronne
75015 Paris, France
www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1400-ibis-paris-tour-eiffel-cambronne-15eme/index.shtml
(+33)1/40612222
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National Gallery of Scotland
posted by ypoley on 29 April 2009 at 17:42
The National Gallery of Scotland, while perhaps a smaller gallery than others, it is a wonderful secondary attraction one must visit in Edinburgh. It is a warm and inviting museum that provides an excellent break from some of the more strenuous tourist attractions (i.e. Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat). The museum has a wide range of art, including a collection of specifically Scottish art. Being a fan of impressionist art, they have a small collection, but what they lack in size is more than made up for in quality, with some very nice works from Monet and Van Gogh. In summary, if you only have a day to spend in Edinburgh, there are other attractions that you should spend your time; however, for a multi-day visit, this is a stop that is well-worth a visit.
where, when, how, web
National Gallery of Scotland / Scottish National Portrait Gallery
The Mound
Edinburgh EH2 2EL
United Kingdom
www.nationalgalleries.org/index.asp
+44 (0)131 624 6200
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