Lake Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Lake Zurich is the lake that runs through the city of Zurich, Switzerland. The lake is formed by the Linth river which rises from the glaciers of the Alps. Zurich and many other towns have been built up around the lake that was formerly used for the transport of goods into the city of Zurich, it is now used mainly for leisu (...Find out more)

Bellerivestrasse 138, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

The Chinese Garden Zurich is a Chinese garden that was given to the city of Zurich, Switzerland as a gift by their Chinese partner town, Kunming. The garden was inaugurated in 1994 after being landscaped and influenced by gardeners from Kunming. The city was gifted the garden due to Zurich's help in getting Kunming's water (...Find out more)

Szent István tér 1, Budapest 1051, Hungary

St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. The basilica opened in 1906 taking over 50 years to build, it is named after the first king of Hungary, Saint Stephen I of Hungary. The basilica was originally designed to a Neo-Gothic style but was changed with a change of architect after the dome co (...Find out more)

Szentháromság tér 2, Budapest 1014, Hungary

Matthias Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the Buda Castle district of Budapest, Hungary. The original church is thought to have been built in the 11th century on the site. The current church dates back to the 14th century and was built to a Neo-Gothic style which was extensively restored in the 19th century. The (...Find out more)

Állatkerti krt. 9-11, Budapest 1146, Hungary

The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath is made up of thermal springs that are situated in Budapest, Hungary. The thermal spring's water contains sulphate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a sizable amount of fluoride acid and metaboric acid. It is because of these substances that are in the water that it is considered as a medici (...Find out more)

Hősök tere, Budapest 1146, Hungary

Hősök tere is a major square in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. The square has over the years been an important part of Hungarian history, with many major speeches held there. It is also known for its iconic statues and monuments including the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. The main monument in the square is the Mi (...Find out more)

Margaret Island, Budapest, Hungary

Margaret Island is an island situated in the middle of the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary. The island covers 283 acres of land of which are mainly used for recreational purposes, as it houses landscaped parks. The island is a great way to escape everyday life in the city of Budapest and has lots of picturesque scenery. T (...Find out more)

Vajdahunyad vár, Budapest 1146, Hungary

Built in 1896, Vajdahunyad Castle is a castle that is situated in the City Park of Budapest in Hungary. The castle was built for the millennial exhibition that celebrated 1000 years since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895. The castle which was originally built out of wood and cardboard was designed by ar (...Find out more)

Citadella, Budapest 1118, Hungary

Located upon the top of Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary is the Citadella. The Citadella is a fortress that was used over the past two centuries by military forces in Hungary. It was built in 1851 but wasn't completed until 1856, it has been used and occupied by many armies over the years due to its strategic position ove (...Find out more)

R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal

Sao Jorge Castle is a hilltop castle overlooking the centre of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. A castle has stood on the hilltop since BC but most of the current castle was built in the early 20th century after a big restoration project was undertaken on the castle. The castle is important in terms of Portuguese history as (...Find out more)

Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Holding the title of the largest indoor aquarium in Europe is Lisbon Oceanarium, situated in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. It was opened in 1998, in the same area where the ‘Expo 98’ event was held in the city. The building's design is thought to resemble an aircraft carrier, it was designed by architect Peter Cherm (...Find out more)

Rossio Square, 1100-200 Lisbon, Portugal

Rossio Square also is known as Pedro IV Square and known locally as ‘Praça de D. Pedro IV’ is a public square in Lisbon, Portugal. The square came into its own around the 13, 14 and 15th centuries with many key buildings being built on its perimeter, making it a place for locals to meet. Most of the build (...Find out more)

Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal

The roofless Carmo Convent and Church is a former place of worship and now ruins in Lisbon, Portugal. The monastic complex was built between 1389 and 1423 by order to Nuno Alvares Pereira, a powerful knight and head of the Portuguese army. The convent lost its function after the 1755 great earthquake which destroyed most of (...Find out more)

Largo Palácio de Queluz, 2745-191 Queluz, Portugal

Considered to be one of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe is the Palace of Queluz situated 30 minutes away from Lisbon, Portugal. The palace was built in the 18th century after being designed by Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. The palace was originally conceived as a summer retreat for Dom Pedro of Bragan (...Find out more)

PTE Vasco da Gama, Lisboa, Portugal

The longest bridge in Europe is the Vasco da Gama bridge situated over the Tagus river in Lisbon, Portugal. The impressive 7.6 miles (12.3 km) cable-stayed bridge was opened in March 1998, three years after construction began in February 1995. The bridge has six road lanes for vehicles and was built to alleviate traffic on (...Find out more)

Av. Dom João II, 1900-233 Lisboa, Portugal

Built in a striking ultra-modern design the Gare do Oriente is a major transport hub in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. The hub acts the main station in the bus, train and underground network that provides transport to the whole of Portugal. The station was built as a centrepiece for the 1998 ‘Expo’ Event. Its lat (...Find out more)

Terreiro D. João V, 2640 Mafra, Portugal

Situated in the city of Mafra which is 28km away from Lisbon in Portugal, is the Palace of Mafra. Construction of the palace began in 1717 and was finally finished in 1755. The palace also includes a monastery, both were built to a Baroque and Neoclassical style. The palace was used by royalty, although no royals were perma (...Find out more)

Av. de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is an ancient and modern art museum situated in the parish of Avenidas Novas in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum was built to showcase the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian. The museum was opened in 1969 after the impressive building was erected to a modern style to fit within its location within (...Find out more)