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St Peter Castle

posted by xlinton on 10 August 2010 at 17:09

I'd read that the Pope issued a decree that anyone who helpe on work in the castle would automatically receive a place in heaven! It represented the last christian strong hold in Asia minor in the early 15th century and certainly well fortified. Inside, there is a museum of underwater archaeology and amphora collections. There is also a great view of the bay from the top.

where, when, how, web
Bodrum waterfront

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Bodrum castle  architecture  history  view 

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Day Trip to Cairo

posted by pschuth on 10 August 2010 at 16:47

From Sharm el Sheikh we did a fantastic day tip to Cairo on a well appointed air conditioned bus. The guide spoke impeccable English and was very knowledgeable in Egyptian history. I highly recommend the felucca trip (sailing boat) down the river Nile and the opportunity to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Papyrus Institute.

where, when, how, web
www.sharmexcursions.com

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Sharm el Sheikh history  excursions 

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Grand Place

posted by fclark on 10 August 2010 at 16:06

You're unlikely to miss this site on a trip to Brussels as it lies at the very heart of the city. It is flanked by the breadhouse and the town hall and is simply the most beautiful town square in Brussels . Victor Hugo agreed with me on that front. the breadhouse is also the home of the city museum which is definitely worth a visit.

where, when, how, web
Grand Place

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Brussels architecture  history 

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Hotel de Ville

posted by rfryer on 10 August 2010 at 15:56

The Brussels Hotel de Ville is the most immediately recognisable building in Brussels. its tower is almost 100 metres high which for a 15th century gothic structure is really impressive. Lit up at night its especially awe inspiring. The interior is largely neo gothic after fire gutted the original interior in the 17th century. Definitely worth a visit.

where, when, how, web
www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-town_hall.htm

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Brussels architecture  history 

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Hotel Tassel

posted by ghawker on 10 August 2010 at 15:47

The Hotel Tassel is known to be the first building designed in the art nouveau style. Its quite astonishing really as pretty much every element of the building is an innovation. Perhaps the most impressive element of the building is the grand golden staircase which is known for its whiplash patterning which became central to art nouveau across the continent.

where, when, how, web
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B4tel_Tassel

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Brussels museum  architecture  history  modern art 

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