There are so many attractions come at a hefty price point that you may wonder if there’s any point in traveling at all anymore. Not so, really –the real stuff, the real beauty and flavor of any place is actually still free – if you know where to look for it. Never mind, we’ve done your homework for you.
1. Smithsonian, Washington Dc
If you’re looking for the rarest object or painting, you’ll find it at the Smithsonian. After all, on last count, this grand museum has a collection of 136 million items, apart from several historical and architectural monuments.
2. St. Peter's Basilica
The famous Basilica of St. Peter is dominated by its huge dome, the inside of which has been forever immortalized by the famous Michelangelo. The huge church is fronted by a large bisected courtyard manned by huge colonnades. You’ll find outstanding works by Bernini, Michelangelo and other greats here.
3. National Gallery (London)
This grand museum houses more than 2,300 paintings, painted by great artists from the 1200s till the 1900s. The national gallery purchased the first 38 paintings and kept adding to them over time. Some of the notable paintings here are the Raising Of Lazarus, the Baptism of Christ and others.
4. Grand Bazaar Istanbul
One of the oldest and the largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul stretches across 61 streets and has more than 3,000 shops. Large domes cover the bays which are supported by huge pillars. There are 44 large, dome-ceilinged cellars for storage as well. In this bazaar, you can find everything from spices, to jewelry, to rare skins.
5. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a large area of 30 hectares full of ponds, a pyramid glasshouse, rare plants, herbs,
1. Smithsonian, Washington Dc
If you’re looking for the rarest object or painting, you’ll find it at the Smithsonian. After all, on last count, this grand museum has a collection of 136 million items, apart from several historical and architectural monuments.
2. St. Peter's Basilica
3. National Gallery (London)
This grand museum houses more than 2,300 paintings, painted by great artists from the 1200s till the 1900s. The national gallery purchased the first 38 paintings and kept adding to them over time. Some of the notable paintings here are the Raising Of Lazarus, the Baptism of Christ and others.
4. Grand Bazaar Istanbul
One of the oldest and the largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul stretches across 61 streets and has more than 3,000 shops. Large domes cover the bays which are supported by huge pillars. There are 44 large, dome-ceilinged cellars for storage as well. In this bazaar, you can find everything from spices, to jewelry, to rare skins.
5. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a large area of 30 hectares full of ponds, a pyramid glasshouse, rare plants, herbs,