Category Archives: Neil's Top 5

1. Visit the Museo de Arte Precolombino. Through the years, this historical site has seen many changes – in its early existence it was an Inca ceremonial center, and then a mansion, before becoming the Pre-Columbian Art Museum in 2003. … Continue reading →

1. Take in the best panoramic view of London from the city’s top attraction, the London Eye. This year the London Eye celebrates its 10th birthday. This 30 minute guided “flight” takes visitors 450 feet up in the air (the tallest … Continue reading →

View of the Blue Mosque 1. The Hagia Sophia is an amazing architectural beauty and adds to the culture and diversity of the city. Hagia Sophia is an important monument for both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Once a church – … Continue reading →

1. See the Magic Fountain – The Magic Fountain in the Placa d’Espanya at the foot of Montjuic is a spectacular site on a warm summer night. Onlookers experience a spectacular display of color, light, motion, music and water aerobics. The … Continue reading →

1. The “Paris of the South”, Aix-en-Provence (or simply Aix), is a chic, cultural city. The popular, lively, tree-lined Cours Mirabeau is Aix’s most popular street with numerous sidewalk cafes, beautiful gardens and fountains 2. Discover France’s second largest city, Marseille for a … Continue reading →

East Side Gallery 1. Gendarmenmarkt – the city’s prettiest square, boasts 18th century cathedrals- the French cathedral (Franzozischer Dom) and the German cathedral (Deutscher Dom). Journey up to the dome of the Franzozischer Dom for a fabulous view of the … Continue reading →

5. With more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar, opened in 1461, is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Each day between 250,000 and 400,000 people visit this market, known for its … Continue reading →