The natural history lived in Barcelona a boom during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. He began to differentiate into disciplines such as botany, zoology, and geologia- went from an activity practiced by amateurs more or less professionalized….
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Boston Green Book Tour
City Mission invites you to join us for The Green Book Tour of Boston. The Green Book was considered to be the AAA guide for Black motorist who took to American roads. First published in 1936, during the period of Jim Crow segregation, it identified est…
Queen Victoria Market
Since 1878, the Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has been a fundamental contributor to Melbourne’s cultural landscape. It is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere and was accepted on the Victorian Heritage Register in 1989 and the Nati…
Pontoise
If Pontoise was could speak to you, every cobblestone would have a story to whisper to you. Every street would give you an anecdote from Saint-Louis to Camille Pissarro. The cries of the boatman singing the religious chants of Notre Dame Pontoise and it…
Strasburg VA Heritage Association Ghost Tour #1
This Ghost Tour is being offered by the Strasburg Heritage Association, located in Strasburg, Virginia. This tour covers the streets of Holliday, High, and Queen. It begins at the Hotel Strasburg. The estimated time to complete the tour is l…
Tournai Cathedral
The remarkable building is a World Heritage Site. One of the reasons for this recognition was the quality of the real estate and furniture heritage it has preserved, unlike other religious buildings of the same magnitude. The treasure is obviously the m…
The Big Ned Kelly Statue
This short guide will provide a brief summary of the life of Ned Kelly, and question the way in which the infamous bushranger has been idolised for over 130 years. All information contained within this guide is sourced from the following l…
THE “SENTIERO DEL CASTELLO”
Running from Portole to Poggioni, this path owes its name to the remains of an ancient medieval castle found at Monte Castel Giudeo, where an educational nature trail is also located. Meandering its way through oak and black-pine woods, the path retrace…
KLM Houses: Heroes of Amsterdam
To many people, Amsterdam is synonym with freedom, and credited with being the most tolerant city in the world. And even its heraldic emblem and the phrase ‘Determined, Heroic and Compassionate’ refers to the DNA of Amsterdam. Here, people f…
Memorable locations (I had frequented while attending Otakon)
Otakon, founded in 1994, is an annual convention that celebrates asian popular culture (anime, cosplay, video games, music, movies,etc) held during the late summer season. Historically, Otakon was held in the Baltimore Convention Center located on…
Picturing Aldershot
“Picturing Aldershot” is a trail around Aldershot town centre for the Rushmoor Heritage festival, 3 to 31 October 2020. During this period at various points around the town centre there will be historic images from the collection of the Alde…
ART IN CASTELL’UMBERTO
With this tour, you will discover the art of Castell’Umberto. Tradition and creativity have led over time to the realisation of works of art that have become distinctive features of this place. Masons and stoneworks are a source of pride and prest…
Castell’Umberto, an all-female discorvery: nature and art. Places and people of the Nebrodi
Welcome! With this tour, we will guide you to the discovery of Castell’Umberto, a small town, unique in its kind. Its geographical position is among the most beautiful of the Tyrrhenian coast; here you will travel through time and you will live an…
Glebe Waterfront Walk
Glebe is one of the few inner city areas where the public can access the entire foreshore. How did this come about? This walk tells the story of human activities here over the last two hundred years.
Water and Geology Walk for Families at Ivy Creek Natural Area
Take a walk with Marilyn Smith, geologist, Virginia watershed educator and long-time Ivy Creek school guide as she leads a walk, especially for younger children, along the Red Trail to Martin’s Branch and the reservoir. Marilyn will talk a l…
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Western Walk of Fame- Old Town Newhall
Howdy, and welcome to Newhall! This 2.1 mile course features a historic tour of Santa Clarita’s historic origin as a community. Departing from the Newhall Metrolink Station, we will tour and stop at points of interest along the way. The ride profi…
Recent Past of Almaty
Duration ― 1.5h During the walking tour you will you will see the recent past and its connection with the present of Almaty city. You will visit the most famous park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, which is nearby the most ancient orthodox cathedral, monume…