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Montecassino

posted by fbeach on 16 November 2010 at 11:39

This is a beautiful abbey just outside Rome. Its perched on a really tall hill and has incredible view of the valley below. The entrance cloister is set on the site of an ancient Roman temple and for the architect buffs, there's also a cloister designed by the high renaissance architect - Bramante. As the abbey is still in use, visitors are asked to be quiet and respectful inside.

where, when, how, web
www.officine.it/montecassino/main_e.htm

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Rome abbey  views  architecture 

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Calton Hill

posted by wsaltser on 16 November 2010 at 10:59

In the winter, it takes some pluck to brave the winds and venture up Calton Hill. In the summer though, it makes for some incredible views over the New town and out to the firth of Forth. The most striking structure on the hill is the unfinished reconstruction of the Parthenon comemorating Edinburgh's 'Athens of the north' status. There's also a monument to Nelson designed like an upended telescope and an old observatory.

where, when, how, web
off Leith walk

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Edinburgh views  architecture 

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Old Timber Houses

posted by llinton on 16 November 2010 at 10:01

Nearly all of the timber houses of Paris were pulled down to make way for Hausman's grand developments in the 19th century but a few of the old timber houses remain and it's worth seeing them to get a sense of how Paris looked in the middle ages. On Rue Volta near Rue des Vertus are the oldest timber houses in the Marais which date from the 14th century.

where, when, how, web
Rue Volta

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Paris history  architecture 

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Grand Trianon

posted by vwentzel on 16 November 2010 at 09:46

If you visit Versailles, be sure to make the 30 minute hike from the main site to the Grand Trianon which is the estate of marie Antoinette and built on the site of a village which had to be levelled to make way for her. Marie Antoinette has always fascinated me and this really lived up to expectations. the ornamental gardens especially are really beautiful with a canal winding past.

where, when, how, web
30 mins outside Versailles

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Paris palace  architecture  gardens 

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

posted by wrifler on 12 November 2010 at 16:38

A far more enjoyable shopping experience than the standard American 'mega mall' the marketplace is well laid out, houses a number of fantastic eateries and bespoke shops. Situated opposite the water, it also has a great comedy club.

where, when, how, web
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/?q=node

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Boston market  shopping  architecture 

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