Category: Popular Attractions

The Neues Rathaus ('New Town Hall') is a grandiose, neo-gothic government building that architecturally dominates the north side of Munich's Marienplatz. The nearly 100 meter (300 feet) long main facade on Marienplatz is richly ornamented in neo-gothic style and depicts the entire line of Wittelsbach's house of Bavaria. Quick facts…

Since its foundation in 1158, Marienplatz has been the pedestrian center of Munich, and is the heart of the city. On the north side of the square is the majestic Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus ("New Town Hall"), the Altes Rathaus ("Old Town Hall") is on the east side together with the…

Harpa is one of the most significant and distinguished landmarks of Reykjavik. Set in the heart of the city, it is a cultural and social hub with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean. Harpa is an enchanting destination for excited travelers, and since its opening…

Perlan ('pearl') is one of the most recognizable landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is situated at the top of hill Öskjuhlíð. What was originally a set of hot water tanks was turned into a publicly accessible building in 1991. It features an exhibition, a planetarium, an observation deck, and a…

Founded by King Louis the German in 9th century, Fraumünster Church was originally a convent, inhabited by the female members of Europe's aristocracy. Until well into the 13th century, the convent enjoyed the patronage of kings and the abbess with the right to mint coins in Zurich. After the Reformation…