Knidos is the most important trade, art and culture city of ancient times. Knidos, the modern city of its age, where the first examples of democracy were experienced, is located at a location where the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean meet.
Read MoreKirazdere Dam is a dam built on the Kirazdere Stream in Kocaeli between 1987-1999 to produce drinking water.
Read MoreThere is limited information about Akçakoca in historical documents. Akcakoca Bey was born in 1234. He is the gentleman who conquered Akçakoca, Sapanca and Kandıra regions as well as present Kocaeli during his lifetime.
Read MoreSelim Sırrı Paşa Mansion is located in İzmit, the center of Kocaeli province in Turkey.
Read Moreİzmit Clock Tower, also known as Kocaeli Clock Tower, is a clock tower located in the city of İzmit, the center of Kocaeli province in Turkey. It is among the symbols of both the province and the city.
34. Ottoman Sultan II. It was started to be built by the Izmit Municipality after the initiative of the Izmit Governorship, in order to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abdulhamid's accession to the throne.
Read MorePertev Mehmet Pasha Mosque, also known as Yeni Cuma Mosque, is a 16th century Ottoman mosque located in the Izmit district of Kocaeli province in Turkey. Its architect is Mimar Sinan. Sultan Suleiman and II. It was built for Pertev Mehmed Pasha, who served as the Ottoman vizier during the reign of Selim I. Construction was completed in 1579.
Read MoreKaunos is an ancient city located in the Caria region of Ancient Anatolia.
Read MoreThe windmills in Bodrum are the symbols of the district. Windmills were first built in Bodrum in the 1850s on hills where there is plenty of wind.
Read MoreSEKA Paper Museum or SEKA Mehmed Ali Kağıtçı Museum is an industrial heritage museum located in Kocaeli, Turkey.
Read MoreZeki Muren Art Museum; It is a museum located in Bodrum district of Muğla. The house where Turkish classical music artist Zeki Müren spent the last years of his life before his death was reorganized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey and opened to visitors on July 8, 2000.
Read MoreOrmanya or with its full name Ormanya natural life park is a natural life park located in Kartepe district of Kocaeli.
Read MoreBodrum Antique Theater, or simply Antique Theater, is a theater building in Classical Antiquity, built in the 4th century BC, when Satrap Mausolos reigned, and located in Bodrum, Turkey.
Read MoreSaklıkent is a canyon in the Saklıkent National Park, located in Muğla's Fethiye and Antalya Kaş districts. Saklıkent Canyon is located throughout the Foça District of Fethiye district. The canyon is guided by Karaçay, a tributary of the Eşen Stream.
Read MoreBodrum Castle is located in Turkey's port city of Bodrum and was built in 1402 by St. The castle was built by the Knights of St. Peter with the name of St. Peter's Castle. The castle, which has become the symbol of Bodrum, has been used as the "Underwater Archeology Museum" since 1960.
Read MoreMuğla Museum was opened in 1994. An old prison building was chosen as the structure and after restoration, it was put into service as a museum building.
Read MoreTlos. Tlos Ancient City, one of the most important settlements of Lycia
Read MoreThe Walker Art Gallery holds a stunning collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spanning over six hundred years. Home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough, the Walker is also one of the finest art galleries in Europe.
Read MoreThe Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city and the largest newly-built national museum in Britain for more than a century. In 2018, it marked 10 years on Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Site waterfront and 10 years of representing Liverpool’s unique and interesting history
Read MoreWhere rhino stomp and lions roar, the safari by the city, and so much more. Knowsley Safari is open for online bookings only - All visitors, including members and those with gift tickets need to pick a time slot and book your slot online.
Read MoreThe Royal Palace of Madrid is the residence of the Spanish Royal Family in Madrid and is used only for state ceremonies. The king and his family prefer to live in the more modest Zarzuela Palace, located outside Madrid.
Read MoreThe Moderna Museet is a state museum for modern and contemporary art, located on the island of Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm, opened in 1958.
Read MoreGol Stave Church is a stave church from Gol in the traditional Hallingdal district in Buskerud county, Norway. The reconstructed church is now a museum and currently resides in the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History in Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway.
Read MoreThe Holmenkollen Ski Museum is located at the base of the Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1923, the Ski Museum is the oldest ski museum in the world. The architect who started the museum was Hjalmar Welhaven.
Read MoreOslo Opera House is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet and the national opera theater in Norway. The building is located in the Bjørvika district in central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord. It is operated by Statsbygg, the government agency that manages properties for the Norwegian government.
Read MoreThe construction of the castle began in 1290 by King Haakon V. The castle has successfully resisted all attacks, especially Swedish attacks, for many years. In the early 17th century, it was modernized and renovated by King Christian IV and took the appearance of a Renaissance castle.
Read MoreThe Viking Ship Museum is now closed for rebuilding. After 95 years in operation, the Viking Ship Museum closes its doors and will re-emerge anew in five years as the Museum of the Viking Age.
Read MoreThe National Archaeological Museum is a public archaeological museum located in the Plaza de Colón square in Madrid, the capital of Spain.
Read MoreThe Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple rebuilt in Madrid, Spain. The temple was first built 15 km south of Aswan. The site was in the south of Egypt, well near the first Nile Falls and a major religious center.
Read MoreThe Queen Sofia National Art Museum or MNCARS is an art museum exhibiting 20th century artworks in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Dedicated to the Spanish queen, Sofía de Grecia, the museum opened on September 10, 1992.
Read MoreLiverpool Anglican Cathedral is Britain's biggest Cathedral and the 5th largest in Europe. The cathedral is free to enter, however the tower and audio tour is highly recommended. Book tickets through VisitLiverpool by clicking on the 'buy tickets' button to save time!
Read MoreThe Prado Museum is a museum and art gallery located in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Founded as a museum of painting and sculpture, it also contains more than 5,000 drawings, 2,000 prints, 1,000 coins, Medals, and about 2,000 ornaments and works of art.
Read MoreA large network of historic covered market streets selling leather, jewelry and souvenirs.
Read MoreTopkapi Palace is the palace in Istanbul Sarayburnu, which was used as the administrative center of the state for 400 years of the 600-year history of the Ottoman Empire and where the Ottoman sultans lived. Close to 4,000 people once lived in it.
Read MoreHagia Sophia Museum, or today officially the Hagia Sophia-i Kebir Mosque-in Sheriff, is a mosque and former basilica, cathedral and museum located in Istanbul.
Read MoreSultan Ahmet Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque was built between 1609 and 1617 by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I on the historical peninsula in Istanbul by Architect Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, gunpowder production was done with mortar and animal power. This resulted in the production of gunpowder in different thicknesses on each workbench.
Read MoreYarimburgaz Cave, one of the oldest settlements in the world with its 400,000-year history, was granted the status of 1st Degree Archaeological-Natural Site in 2001. The cave is one of the settlements on the transition route of Homo erectus, which spread from Africa to Europe.
Read MoreKartepe Ski Center is located in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli Province, between the Gulf of Izmit and Sapanca Lake.
Read MoreHaymarket Shopping Centre has over 60 stores including fashion and food outlets, making it a great shopping experience with something to suit every taste.
Read MoreExplore the story of European art at the National Gallery, masterpiece by masterpiece, with its collection belonging to the public which includes inspiring works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. There are free guided tours, audio guides available in multiple languages and free family activities for children of all ages.
Read MoreFirst for fashion, entertainment, technology and innovation, Oxford Street is the world's biggest high street.
It offers 1.5 miles of unrivalled shopping, with more than 90 flagship stores, from fashion and beauty, to tech and homeware.
Hyde Park encompasses 350 acres of green space including 400 trees and a large lake. Start your trail of the park’s landmarks with the Diana Memorial Fountain, a tranquil monument built to honour the late Princess of Wales made from 545 pieces of Cornish granite.
Read MoreTrafalgar Square is a public square that features some of London’s top attractions, from galleries and historic buildings to statues and monuments. It also plays host to a range of events throughout the year that are supported by the Greater London Authority, who manage the square.
Read MoreEnjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the lastminute.com London Eye - the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.
Read MoreDuring the summer and on selected dates from November to December and at Easter, visitors can tour the 19 State Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto. Read about the top 10 things to see on a Buckingham Palace tour.
Read MoreMarvel at the incredible architecture of Westminster Abbey, an active place of worship and UNESCO World Heritage Site in London.
Founded by Benedictine monks in 960 AD, the abbey is Britain's coronation church and the setting for many special ceremonies, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.
Read MoreThe Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844, it was decided the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should include a tower and a clock.
A massive bell was required and the first attempt (made by John Warner & Sons at Stockton-on-Tees) cracked irreparably. The metal was melted down and the bell recast in Whitechapel in 1858.
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Read MoreVisit one of the world’s leading museums of art, design and performance with a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The V&A is a treasure trove of objects celebrating many forms of craftsmanship. It also plays host to a stellar lineup of temporary exhibitions, including blockbuster shows on fashion designers and cultural trends.
Read MoreLove local produce at Leicester Market - there’s no better place to stock up on food essentials!
Read MoreHighcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and a Showcase Cinema de Lux.
Read MoreThere’s an area just outside Leicester city centre, where, to misquote a well-known phrase, all that glitters is gold. Called the Golden Mile, visitors should prepare to be dazzled.
A shining example of Victorian industry, Belgrave Road was home to famous names including hosiery giant Wolsey and British United Shoe Machinery Company, which became the world’s largest supplier of shoe-making products.
Read MorePioneer of popular tourism, Thomas Cook, arranged his first one-day rail excursion in 1841 by chartering a steam train to take 500 passengers from Leicester to Loughborough and back for a shilling.
The success of this and other excursions led Thomas Cook to set up his own travel agency business, earning Leicester the title of the ‘birthplace of popular tourism’. Thomas Cook was one of the oldest travel firms in the world and a company credited with changing the global tourism landscape.
Read MoreOn 21 August 1485 Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, rode from Leicester to confront Henry Tudor at Bosworth Field. The following day he returned a king slain, his body unceremoniously stripped of armour and slung on horseback for all to see.
Read MoreHow can the grave site of an anointed King of England be lost? More to the point, after more than 500 years, how can it be found again? Where do you start, how do you know where to look and how can you be sure of your findings?
Read MoreLooking for an epic mini-golf adventure? Come and play Tropical Trail & Ancient Explorer – the two 18-hole indoor courses at Treetop Adventure Golf. Meet the characters, see the sights and hear the sounds of Leicester’s lushest rainforest.
Read MoreLeicester can claim to be the UK’s Space city and an out of this world experience awaits at the multi-award-winning National Space Centre. Visitors can explore six galleries crammed full of rockets, satellites and meteorites, take in a show at the UK’s largest domed planetarium, and ascend the iconic rocket tower.
Read MoreExperience 360-degree views over London with a visit to The View from The Shard. At more than 1,000ft (300 metres) tall, The Shard in London Bridge is almost twice as high as any other building in the city.
The View from The Shard allows you to go inside The Shard building and look out over London from the viewing platforms on levels 68 and 69. You can also head up to the Skydeck on level 72 – an open-air platform offering spectacular views over London.
Read MoreSubmerge yourself in Liverpool’s historic seafaring past at the Maritime Museum.
Located in the heart of the Albert Dock, it’s the ideal location to explore and uncover the development of the world famous port. Boats, paintings, ship models, ship wrecked objects, uniforms and more.
Read MoreManchester Town Hall in Albert Square is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the United Kingdom, it is one of the most important Grade One listed buildings in England.
Read MoreEstablished in 1823, the Manchester Art Gallery boasts a collection of more than 25,000 items that has been collected over a period of 200 years.
Read MoreReviving the gardens of the historic 156 acre Worsley New Hall estate to create RHS Garden Bridgewater represents one of the largest gardening projects in Europe at this time.
Full planning permission was granted in June 2017, opening the doors to an exciting programme of development with the first phase of the garden opening to the public approximately three years later.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, planning a visit with your family or on a weekend break to the great city of Manchester, enjoy the National Football Museum which is currently open Wednesday to Sunday.
Read MoreChester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and unusual animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens. With over 500 different animal species in our 128 acres of award-winning gardens, you’re sure to have a great day out full of adventure where you’ll feel empowered and inspired to create a better world for wildlife
Read MoreUNESCO’s World Heritage | The Abbey of Alcobaça, is one of Europe’s most important Cistercian abbeys, given its state of conservation and its architecture, symbolic of the order.
Read MoreDiscover a working cathedral steeped in history when you visit St Paul's Cathedral.
Destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, the current building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710. Its iconic dome is 111 metres (364ft) high and is one of the largest cathedral domes in the world.
Read MoreThe excitement mounts as you travel the banner-lined pathway to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park. This is the site where, on 22nd August 1485, one king would be slain, another crowned, and the end of a bloody battle would herald the beginning of the Tudor dynasty and reshape the landscape of English history.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. A royal home and fortress for more than 900 years, it remains a working palace to this day.
Your ticket to Windsor Castle allows entry to the magnificent State Apartments, decorated with some of the finest works of art in the Royal Collection. Spot stunning Van Dyck paintings, works by Rubens and Wedgewood porcelain.
Read MoreWaterloo Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in central London and close to Lambeth and Southwark.
Waterloo Underground Station is on the Jubilee Line, the Bakerloo Line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by South West Trains.
Read MoreBased in Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum showcases transport icons and ground-breaking design, from the red London bus to the first ever Tube map design.
Explore how London’s growth, culture and society have been intertwined with its transport system, from 1800 to today.
Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill.
The Museum of Brands is located on Lancaster Road in Notting Hill.
The closest underground station is Ladbroke Grove which is served by the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
Read MoreIWM London is the world's leading museum of war. Founded during the First World War, it gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.
Read MorePiccadilly Circus is one of London's most popular tourist destinations.
Sit by the famous statue of Eros (a popular meeting point), or take some photos in front of the iconic advertising screens.
Enjoy a panoramic view of city life from the Glass Floors and high-level Walkways, 42 metres (138ft) above the river. Time your visit to coincide with a Bridge Lift and see the roadway rise beneath your feet.
Read MoreDespite the Tower of London's grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will also discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. Don't miss Royal Beasts and learn about the wild and wonderous animals that have inhabited the Tower, making it the first London Zoo.
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