Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall was build in the 13th century and reconstructed in the 15th century with Gothic elements. Today you can find in here a popular restaurant and the city museum.

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Pomeranian Dukes' Castle in Szczecin

The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle in Szczecin was destroyed in World War II but rebuilt after. Today it serves as the seat of administrative and cultural institutions. Some parts are open for visitors, from the Bell Tower (last photo) you can enjoy a great view of the city. One the many benches on the bailey you can rest and have a look at the Clock Tower (first photo), which dates back to the 16th century.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. It was founded in 1128 as a monastery. It stands at the end of the Royal Mile and is open for visitors.

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Calton Hill

Calton Hill offers the best panoramic views of Edinburgh, from here you also get a great view of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat.
On the top are standing a few monuments, one the first photo you can see the Dugald Stewart Monument. It was built in 1831 and is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart.
Another one is the Nelson's Monument(3rd photo), built in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The building, a signal mast, is 32m high and is open for visitors.
The National Monument(last photo) was erected in 1812 in memory of those who fell in the Napoleonic Wars. It was designed by Charles Cockerell who was assisted by William Playfair. The building was intended to be a replica of the Parthenon in Athens but was unfinished because of financial problems.

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The Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish writer. It's over 61 metres tall and stands on Princes Street. It has a viewing deck on the top that can be reached by a total of 287 steps. The fairground that you see close to the monument is there for the festive season, a nice extra when visiting Edinburgh around Christmas.

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Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia was the home of the Royal Family while being on the sea. It retired in December 1997 and now lays in the harbor of Edinburgh open for visitors. The entrance to the yacht is via a shopping centre next to it.

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Edinburgh Castle, Former Seat of the Scottish Kings

Edinburgh Castle is the most important tourist attraction of the city. For centuries the castle was the seat of Scottish Kings, today it is the headquarter for the Scottish Division. Edinburgh Castle is located on a volcanic rock and dominates the skyline of the city. A visit can take up to 3 hours, but it's well worth it.

The big cannon that you see on the last photo is called Mons Meg. It weighs 6 ton and last saw action in 1681.

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A view from the Eiffel Tower

These photos are taken from the different levels of the Eiffel Tower.

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Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe stands at the end of the Champs-Élysees. It is 51 metres high, 45 metres wide and is the second largest triumphal arch in the world. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories.

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