Los Angeles is the promise of speed denied.
27.07.2023 - 18:07 / smartertravel.com
On April 15th, 2019, the whole world watched in shock as Notre Dame burst into flames. Thankfully, much of the cathedral’s structure, including its iconic bell towers and flying buttresses, survived the blaze. It will likely be closed to tourists for years, but a flood of donations has already put restoration plans in motion.
In the future, the 2019 fire and reconstruction will be just another chapter in Notre Dame’s storied history, as is true of the following landmarks. Perhaps you’ve even visited some of these resilient buildings without knowing their past.
Related: 9 Underrated Places to Visit in Europe with Nonstop Flights from U.S. Cities Reims Cathedral: Reims, FranceJust north of Paris in the region of Champagne, the Reims Cathedral is about as old as Paris’ Notre Dame. Once totally destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1210, the cathedral suffered even more damage during an English siege a century later, and caught fire again in the year 1481. This most recent fire destroyed the framework, bell tower, and roof, but the cathedral was hastily rebuilt. During World War I, the cathedral suffered again when a German attack took out the windows, damaged the facade, and set fire to scaffolding. But in about a decade it was rebuilt again, and has been standing tall ever since.
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Hiroshima Castle: Hiroshima, JapanAt the end of World War II, Hiroshima lost many of its cultural sites and artifacts when the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on the city. The blast took out the foundation of the 500-year-old Hiroshima Castle, which collapsed. In 1957 the main keep of the castle was rebuilt, and today it’s a functioning museum covering Hiroshima’s pre-war history. Walk the castle grounds and you can still find the remains of the other buildings that once stood on the property before the bomb blast.
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The Altstadt: Frankfurt, GermanyAfter the bombing of Frankfurt during World War II, the city’s downtown center—the Altstadt—was completely destroyed. For decades, it was thought that the medieval charm of the city would be lost forever. But today, thanks to the Dom-Roemer Project, you can again walk through Frankfurt’s Altstadt. This massive project included the reconstruction of over 35 working shops, restaurants, and apartments.
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Related: 10 Ancient Cities to Visit Where the Past Comes to Life Ribeira Palace: Lisbon, PortugalIn 1755, the city of Lisbon was almost totally destroyed by one of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history. Large fissures opened up in the streets, a tsunami overtook the harbor and downtown area, and
Los Angeles is the promise of speed denied.
Landscapes as green and lovely as everyone says. Literary giants in Dublin; Titanic history in Belfast. A pint and good craic in a traditional pub. The lure of Celtic legends.
There are certain things that passengers have come to expect while traveling by plane: long security lines, a small treat after takeoff (if you're lucky), and seats that face forward.
”Hong Kong is a photographer’s dream,” says Geraint Rowland. “It’s got impressive architecture and the busy streets teem with life, day and night.” The Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year winner was blown away by the territory. As part of their dual-destination photo commission, the four winners of the UK’s biggest travel photography competition were first guided around Hong Kong and its many islands. They soon discovered there were plenty of opportunities to point their lenses, whether the neon skyscrapers, the old neighbourhoods from which the city evolved or one of the 260 outlying islands, whose slower pace of life, unusual wildlife and natural landscapes offer a contrast to that famous urban bustle.
Northern Ireland's second city and Ireland's northern-most county sit rather snug together in the corner of the island of Ireland. But many are yet to discover the two make a fantastic combination for a twin break. Blending thought-provoking history, striking landmarks and an incredible natural world, Derry~Londonderry and County Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula offer everything you could wish for in a short, action-packed getaway.
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Woolacombe Beach is where soft sand meets the wild Atlantic and is perfect for our pooches. It consists of a wide, three-mile long sandy stretch from Barricane Beach down to Baggy Point, but dogs are restricted in certain areas. Parts of it are surfing areas and some kiosks even offered boards and lessons for dogs, though I didn’t want to embarrass Bob and Bertrand – our lovely Beagles – by insisting they try. Other pet owners were not so bashful. There are lots of dog bins and the cafes have bowls of water for four-legged friends. The Barricane Beach cafe is run by animal lovers, has great coffee and great-value curry nights.Gayle
The most iconic structure in the United States is not the Empire State Building, but like the emblematic skyscraper, it’s located in New York. The Statue of Liberty, known throughout the world as a symbol of the United States’ most important values: freedom and democracy, remains mysterious to many. From its color to its origins and its weight, there is plenty people want to know about Lady Liberty (a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984) before they pay it a visit.
There are few tourism destinations out there that have avoided the scourge of high-rise condos, Quarter Pounders, and traffic lights. And if that destination happens to be our planet at its most beautiful? Forget about it.
Southeast Asia is the quintessential backpacker destination – all noodle stands, grungy hostels and full moon parties, right? Not necessarily. There are still plenty of authentic Southeast Asian escapes. You just need to know where to find them. Start here.
Nijmegen is a lively university city around an hour-and-a-half by train from Amsterdam. Beyond its famous Four Days Marches, it’s a fairly unassuming place and doesn’t exactly sit on the country’s tourist trail.
Whatever your scene, from sweaty electronic music dancefloors to open-air beer gardens, Cape Town has it all. Being a hedonistic city – especially in the summer – Cape Town has plenty of great bars where you can drink and party, especially on Long and Bree Streets where it’s safe and busy, and there are taxis to get you home. In the summer, the Atlantic Seaboard is a great option, and the party starts with the first sundowners. Taken from the new Rough Guide to Cape Town, these are 7 of our favourite places to sample the city’s nightlife.