mydaytrip
- Sightseeing
- Nightlife
- Eat and Drink
- Accommodation
- Activities
- Shopping
- Entertainment
| Locations tagged as "sightseeing": |
 |  | CANAL DE SAINT MARTIN Although Paris is known as an expensive city, the young city dwellers know how to enjoy themselves on a budget. An experience not to be missed is an evening is by the Canal de Saint Martin, which stretches from the Square Frédérick Lemaître to the Rue Lafayette and s...  |
 | | The NSA Field Station, Berlin Teufelsberg The abandoned NSA Field Station Berlin Teufelsberg is a surrealistic site, a reminder of the recent past. This was one of the premier listening posts of the Cold War. It is situated on top of the highest elevation in West Berlin - the Teufelsberg, from there you can see... |
 | | The Cathedral of Seville Being the largest cathedral in Spain and the third largest church in Europe (after St. Peters Basilika in Rome and St. Pauls Cathedral in London), Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede ("St. Mary of the See") was completed in less than a hundred years (starting in 1402), w... |
 | | Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Hagia Sophia, the „Holy Wisdom“, was the greatest church of early christianity, then a mosque, and now it is a museum. Famous for its huge dome, it was the biggest church in the world until the completion of the cathedral of Seville in early 16th century. Hagia So... |
 | | Font Mà gica de Montjuïc The magic fountain of Montjuïc's first performance was on May 19, 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition. The designer Carles Buigas submitted his plans one year before the exhibition and many thought that the project was too ambitious to be created, let alone comp... |
 |  | Alcázares Reales de Sevilla (Royal Palaces) A royal palace in Seville, originally a moorish fort. The name comes from the arabic "al-qasr", which means "palace". Reales Alcazares as we see them now were built mainly under the king Pedro I of Castile, beginning in 1364. (Pedro I is also known as Pedro the Cruel, h... |
 | | Plaza de España Plaza de España is one of Seville's most easily recognised sites. The whole complex was constructed 1929 for the Spanish-American Exhibition. It is a huge semicircle with a large fountain in the centre. Beautiful buildings of the Plaza are decorated with colourful til... |
 | | Parque de Maria Luisa The Ibero-American exhibition of 1929 was a flop because of the global economic crisis, but due to it Sevilla gained a wonderful park. The Maria Luisa park with the former exhibition pavillions, plenty of trees and decorative ponds is one of the favourite weekend destin... |
 | | Barrio de Santa Cruz The old Santa Cruz district lying between the cathedral, the Alcázar and the Calle Santa MarÃa la Blanca is the heart of Seville. It's sometimes called "la JuderÃa", but it's unclear, whether Barrio de Santa Cruz really is a former jewish quarter of Seville. The neig... |
 |  | Castell de Montjuïc ADMISSION CHARGES: General ticket: Viewpoint + Garrison Courtyard + Museum: 3.00 € Reduced Charges: Viewpoint + Garrison Courtyard: 1.00 € 50% reduction: Over 65 years of age Students with credentials (Card, For-Less, Carnet Jove) under 25 years old Free a... |
 | | Museo Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Admission: General ticket: €8,50 (valid for two days, permanent collections, temporary exhibitions and audioguide in 7 lenguages) Over 15 - under 21 years of age and students: 30% reduction Unemployed people: 30% reduction Families (... |
 | | Barri Gòtic - 'The Gothic Quarter' The Barri Gòtic ('Gothic Quarter' in Catalan) is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. Anyway, whether beautiful and romantic Barri Gòtict is truly Gothic is the subject of endless debate,it is, on the other hand, definately the most evocative neighborhood in S... |
 | | Catedral de la Almudena Admission: Free!! Better late than never... Opening it's doors in 1992 after 110 years of construction, the planning of the church, dedicated to Virgin of Almudena, actually started in the 16th century... The latest highlight in the Catholic cathedral's life was proba... |
 | | Royal Palace of Madrid- Palacio Real de Madrid Admission Palace: 6-9 € Also called Palacio de Oriente, Palace of Orient, Palacio Real de Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain and considered one of the best in Europe. However, the Spanish Royal family does not reside there anymore,although it is still... |
 |  | Parque del Buen Retiro Once outside the city, Madrid now entirely surrounds the famous park,originally the site of a royal palace built in 1632 under the reign King Philip IV. Nowadays, the park is a popular spot for both, locals and tourists, due to its various statues, fountains, outdoor re... |
 | | Plaza Mayor Plaza Mayor ("main square") was planned and built as a principal square of Madrid after 1590. During its long history it has seen colourful processions, tournaments and bullfights, but also public executions and tribunals of the inqusition. After numerous fires (1631, ... |
 | | Plaza de España In the Plaza de España you will find a monument to Miguel de Cervantes - a genius and a writer that has influenced our perception of Spain like no other did. He is not alone: Don Quixote and his faithful Sancho Panza are also there, sieged by tourists willing to take a... |
 | | Puerta del Sol The Puerta del Sol is named after the eastern city gate that once stood there and used to frame the rising sun in the mornings. Now, Puerta del Sol is the city's main square and an important traffic junction. It's here that you'll find 'Kilometre 0' - the point from whi... |
 | | Madsegs - a tour around Madrid on a segway "The Segway HT is the most advanced, self-balancing personal transport device that has been designed to operate in pedestrian environments. Easy , safe,...you could soon be gliding effortlessly through the city centre sidewalks, offering fantastic photo opportunities. E... |
 | | Potsdamer Platz - The Sony Center Definately one of the most popular attractions in Berlin, often known from scenes of the the 1987 Wim Wenders movie "Der Himmel über Berlin" (English title: Wings of Desire). Anyway, while the movie shows the almost void square before the Fall of the Wall - today you'l... |
 | | Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife La Alhambra, "The Red Castle" (arab. Qal'at al-Hamra) is a masterpiece of islamic architecture in Spain and belongs to UNESCO World Heritage. From 13 to 15 century it was a residence of moorish rulers in Granada (the city's name "Granada" itself comes from "garnata", ... |
 | | Hohensalzburg Fortress The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the city's greatest prize. Also known as Festung, this major landmark is not only the valuable to Austrians but to other Europeans as well as it is the largest and best preserved fortress in central Europe. It also has a dramatic history as... |
 | | King's College King's College (founded 1829 by King George IV) belongs to the University of London and has a strong academic reputation throughout the world. King's College has several campuses on the both sides of Thames, in vicinity of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.... |
 | | The Absolute: Walking and Biking Tours Opera Store Location (Lazar u. 16) directly behind the Opera house by Andrassy Blvd. Both stores are open daily from 09.oo till 20.oo April to Oct, 10:oo til 18:oo Nov to March, operate tourist friendly info & cheap internet access which you get half price on with City ... |
 | | Praha Bike, Rides & Rentals BIKE'n'ROLL AROUND PRAGUE!! Give your sole a rest!!! the best of both worlds... bike guided tours OR if you want to xplore on your OWN - bike rentals & out of town excursions... Make a frisky convoy around the center and venture into uncharted parks! Feel the breez... |
 | | The 'Real' Tour of Prague The 'Real'Tour brings people to the Castle, Jewish Quarter & much much more in an easy going, 3-4 hour walk all over the city. HISTORY (from the Medieval times to Communism & then 'the floods'). You will see the... Another possible way of putting it "Walk off that hang... |
 | | Galeria Przyrody - The Nature Gallery Created with the delight of natures beauty. Kinda' like a ZOO tea house.... A tropical micro climate, built with love & sensitivity for what is called nature & the environments of the African, Amazonian & Asian fish in coral reef aquariums. Crustaceans, reptiles, inse... |
 | | The Bike Tours Daily meet @ 13.oo, End of Kanonicza St at Wawel gate. As I said. Biking here is great & safer than usual. Two days of walking... in a couple of hours! Taking in all the important 'must see' sights'n'stuff & alternative angles. A mix of fun & facts... Reservatio... |
 | | Tourist shit made by madam Magda - all you need to see!! What to do, Where to go, What to see... 1) Wawel Castle Perched on the top of a 50 meter high hill, is a 10th Century royal castle done in Medieval, Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque styles. This grand castle was the seat of kings for over 500 years. 2) Dragon'... |
 | | Malopolska Bus Services - Trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Meeting point on Plac Matejki. From April to October, twice a day in six different language versions. Auschwitz: English tour every day at 8 am, 1:45 pm. Salt Mine: English tour every day at 10:30 am, 3:1... |
 | | Wroclaw: Culture, History, Info etc! INTRO/HISTORY Wroclaw is an ancient Polish (formerly German) city that has a completely unique atmosphere & vibe from any other city due to its cross-pollinated cultural heritage & its river & canal entwined architectural physiognomy. One of the promotional catch phras... |
 | | Cool Tour Company www.coltourcompany.com Wroclaw@cooltourcompany.com Cool Tours of Wroclaw City, Islands and also of the Riese Complex. Check the website!... |
 | | The Insider Tour Meeting point: Hackesher Markt half an hour later than the Zoo times... 10:30am and 3pm from April to October and 10:30am only from November through March. 1 € off the regular price with your CItySpy Map... A light-hearted historical city overview, with young ... |