Visiting buildings and structures of any type on your travels. For world famous structures there is also the "landmarks" tag. Certain kinds of buildings and certain specific buildings also have their own tags.
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How can you climb the Great Pyramid? [closed]
There is no need for a discussion on ethics.
I'm extremely compelled by the thought of scaling the Khufu pyramid at Giza.
I've read several people's journals about climbing it. Apparently it is done ...
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The website says the Eiffel Tower is sold out for two months. Is there anything I can do?
I went to the Eiffel Tower web site looking to buy tickets for an upcoming visit, and found that, except for a few days, it is sold out for basically two months. I am guessing that it is not truly ...
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Sites to see between Regensburg and Frankfurt
I'll be traveling in Germany in June. Toward the end of the trip, we'll be going to Regensburg and then we have three days before we have to be in Frankfurt to fly home. I'm looking for suggestions ...
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Are there any mosques in Liechtenstein?
Are there any mosques in Liechtenstein? I like to visit a local mosque in every city I visit. Any Idea?
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Is it possible see the interiors of the Dome of the Rock?
Is it possible to visit Dome of the Rock for non-muslim tourists these days?
Last time I tried was in 2005, and back then it wasn't.
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Where should I travel to see this building?
Today I saw a picture of a building that claims to be the biggest building in the world. I really doubt that, but the problem is, I couldn't verify it. Here it is:
It is somewhere in Eastern ...
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Can tourists visit the Citadel of Alessandria?
A recent question about the Lille Citadelle reminded me of my travels in Italy a decade ago where I was wandering around the outskirts of Alessandria and found a huge old citadel that was seemingly ...
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Can you visit the Lille Citadelle?
Looking on a city centre map of Lille, I spotted a very interesting looking 5 point Citadelle at the edge of the old town, as handily shown by OSM:
I wandered over there, and saw some impressive ...
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Where to buy the best tour to Neuschwanstein castle?
We are going to visit Neuschwanstein castle in September. And can`t choose the tour agent to buy this day tour from Munich. Did anybody take such tour from Munich and can recommend us what to choose? ...
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Where can I see this Darth Vader church?
Recently, I saw a picture that shows a Darth Vader bust:
It seems to be a church or something similar. For me it looks like a big fake, but my friend swears that this is not photoshopped. ...
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Daytrip castles outside Paris
We will spend a couple of days in Paris early fall and would like to spend at least one day visiting a castle or small town with old city centre. What options are there?
We have already done ...
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Is there an official New York City architecture tour?
Every time I visit Chicago, I love taking one of the tours offered by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. These tours are excellent, run by enthusiasts, and take different forms. There are walking ...
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Walking Hadrian's Wall
I am trying to plan a 3-4 day hike along the Hadrian's Wall, so in particular I am trying to figure out:
What is the most interesting part of the wall (best preserved and in the nicest setting I ...
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How much scaffolding is currently on Neuschwanstein Castle?
I will be in Munich for 2-3 days in a couple of weeks.
I am trying to determine if it is worth taking the time to go out to Neuschwanstein Castle, given both the 4+ hours round trip travel time and ...
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The Esplanade in Singapore: Are there any tourist tours?
The Esplanade in Singapore is a really interesting building if you're into architecture. Therefore, when I'm eventually in Singapore, I would like to visit the building. Is there any guided tour ...
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The Great Wall of China: Where should I start a visit?
The Great Wall of China is more than 6000 kilometers long. So if I want to see that wall, where should I start my visit? What are typical places to see the wall?
I'm interested in places that offer a ...
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Looking for people who've been to both Tallinn, Estonia and Brasov, Romania
I'm interested in nice medieval cities. I can go to Tallinn or Brasov and I'm unsure what to choose. I enjoy architecture and a nice city around it.
Where should I go first?
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Where is this building in Amsterdam with a façade looking like a bookshelf?
A friend of mine was in Amsterdam this weekend, and he made an awesome photo of a building with a wall that looks like a book shelf:
Unfortunately he has no idea the of the address, and he doesn't ...
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How to travel between castles in the Loire valley?
I'm planning to visit Loire valley and spend a week there. I know that I can travel from Paris to Tours by TGV, but I don't know what is the best way to explore the valley and visit individual ...
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How to visit Malbork Castle from Gdansk?
I'm wondering how I can visit Malbork Castle if I'm visiting Gdansk. Wikitravel says that Malbork is 1.5 hours from Gdansk by train, but doesn't say how much the train is and if it's allowed to go ...
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Communist architecture in Berlin
I am going to be in Berlin for a weekend and would like to photograph and tour some Bismarck structures, underground bunkers or any industrial complex. What are my options?
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To which country in Europe should I travel to if I want to see a lot of lighthouses?
My father is a big lighthouse fan (I know...). Now he wants to spend his next holidays in a country in Europe where he can see a lot of lighthouses. Obviously that shouldn't be a landlocked country, ...
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What was this ruined building in Tbilisi that is Greek property?
Yesterday afternoon I went exploring around Tbilisi and up on the path between the Narikala fortress and the Kartlis Deda statue were some old ruined buildings, not ancient but pre-Soviet.
One of ...
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Is there any way to spend a night in a European castle?
I spent a night in a jail converted to a hotel in Switzerland, and it made me wonder if there is a real castle converted to an hotel in Europe.
And with "real" I mean the castle should have a ...
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Where is this half buried Armenian church or monastery?
While browsing Wikipedia and the Internet about some damaged Armenian churches in Tbilisi Georgia I came across an amazing photo (but I know this one is not in Tbilisi).
This link is to the Armenian ...
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Which Cities In Finland (if any) Have a Medieval Architecture?
When I visited Helsinki, it was arguably the most avant-garde capital in Europe. That's because it had been founded in the late Middle Ages, and apparently had been partially rebuilt even later (after ...
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Detailed information about the Habo church
A friend of mine is currently studying in Skövde, Sweden. The weekend after this one he is going to Jönköping for a short vacation. I was helping him to find some information about Jönköping but we ...
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Name this church in Moscow, please?
I'm trying to type up my notes of Moscow, and can't seem to find the name of this church I took a photo of. After using google image search, however, I refound a photo of it at this location so have ...
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Time needed to visit the Seattle Space Needle
I'm planning to take a day trip to the Puget Sound area. One of the places I'm interested in visiting is the Space Needle. How much time does going into the Space Needle typically take, and how much ...
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Which chateaux of the Loire are worth visiting?
When visiting France, one of the great things to see are the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. An hour by TGV from Paris, yet a world apart, with stunning grand palatial castles in beautiful scenery, it's ...
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Are there any analogs of the Malbork castle in Poland or Germany?
Some time ago I was in Malbork castle and was amazed by its size and beauty.
I want to know - are there some castles similar to the Malbork's, may be not so famous.
I'm interested in castles in Poland ...
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What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?
I'm interested in visiting the Great Wall of China, but don't want to face many tourists during my trip.
Are there such parts of it?
Are visitors allowed to walk on it?
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Can I visit the castles/fortresses in the mountains around Turin, Northern Italy?
Three years ago I traveled from Turin to Paris by train, and saw amazing old castles all across the mountains. Are any of them available for a visit? I'm going to rent a car so the transport won't be ...
