Art

Apart from the beach and the social life, Malaga has other interesting thing to do and see. The Catherdral and the Alcazaba are two examples of Malaga historic buildings.

No example of a Moorish palace is more magnificent than the Alhambra citadel in Granada. The series of palaces and gardens, including the famed Generalife at the base outside, is justifiably among Spain's most often visited sites.

St. Petersburg, Russia is no slouch when it comes to monuments. Tourists flock to this 'Venice of the North' in part because it has dozens of noteworthy sights for those who love to stroll around a city.

Completed in 1762, it was the home of Russia's monarchs for 150 years, starting with Catherine the Great. Her love for art created a vast collection that formed the largest part of the works for decades. The initial collection grew out of 255 paintings the Empress purchased from Berlin, and has grown to over 2.7 million objects.

The Palacio Real -Royal Palace- in Madrid is grandious. This view is taken from the gardens. Plan to visit the Sabatini gardens close to your visit to the palace.

Housed in an 1893 building erected as part of the World's Fair, The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the country's preeminent schools and museums.

One of three major public galleries but the only one in Sydney, the building itself is worth a long visit. Classical Greek columns festooned with cloth drapes advertising the latest exhibits remind visitors of a small version of the Metropolitan in New York.

For over 100 years, Carnegie Hall has been the mutual destination of musicians seeking the highest level of their profession and those who want to experience their efforts.

Like many large public projects, the building of the Sydney Opera House was bathed in controversy. But the final result is nonetheless breathtaking. While the interior has many flaws, such as the stage being blocked from portions of the seating area, inside and out it's an architectural marvel.