Culture
Parc Guell, Barcelona
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parc Guell is yet another of architect Antonio Gaudi's great gifts to the city of Barcelona. Built between 1900-1914, this 20-hectare park sits on the hills to the north of Barcelona's main areas. It provides a peaceful oasis of lush greenery and outstanding architectural elements.
Gaudi Architecture of Barcelona
Unquestionably the most well known of his buildings in Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia, otherwise known as the Temple of the Holy Family. The structure almost defies description. Part neo-Gothic, part neo-Baroque it is sui generis. A series of spires topping a church begun in 1883, it is still under construction.
Cathedral of Barcelona (La Seu)
In the center of Barri Gotic, Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, is one of the most outstanding examples of medieval architecture in Europe, the Cathedral of Barcelona: La Seu. Officially known as Cathedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia
Museums
Montreal has a selection of interesting museums to visit. From fine arts and architecture to science, there is something for everyone.
St. Joseph's Oratory
A work of devotion by Brother Andre, a lay brother in the Holy Cross order, the present church wasn't even completed until 30 years after his death. The church was begun in 1924, but only finished in 1967. It began first as a small structure he helped create near the beginning of the 20th century. Starting as a tiny wooden chapel, funds were eventually furnished to build the basilica.
Brother Andre's unusual character is the reason.
Monuments of St. Petersburg
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.
Alexander Nevsky Monastery
One of Russia's premier religious sites, the monastery named for Prince Alexander of Novgorod is among the most popular tourist destinations in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg, Russia, Venice of the North
St. Petersburg is a fascinating mixture of old-style Russia and Gilded Age Europe. St. Petersburg can be considered the Venice of the north.
Uspenski Cathedral
One of Helsinki's most notable landmarks, the Uspenski Cathedral should be on everyone's list of things to see in Finland's capital.
Tuomiokirkko, The Lutheran Cathedral
Tsar Peter of Russia had a well-known impact on St. Petersburg, Russia, the city that bears his name. What is less well-known is the strong influence he had on Helsinki.