Named after Queen Viharamahadevi, this park is the largest and probably the only public park & one of the best places to visit in Colombo. It is one of those places that never cease to excite you irrespective of the number of times you come here. Highlights: There are lots of places ...
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Lake Louise was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, who was the daughter of Queen Victoria. Flaunting one of the most glorious mountain views of the world, this lake is a must to add to your itinerary. Apart from admiring the turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, and spectacular ...
One of the best places to view the Niagara Falls on the Ontario side is from Queen Victoria Park where the Falls are illuminated and fireworks are displayed nightly during the summer. There are several ways to experience Niagara Falls. One of the most popular is the Maid of the Mist boat ...
This playground was named after Flushing native James A. Bland (1851-1911). He was an extremely successful self-taught musician, having wrote over 700 songs and earned over $10,000 per year at the height of his career. He even traveled to Europe and played for Queen Victoria and Prince ...
Built in the memory of Queen Victoria, this white marble beauty hosts 20 lakhs of annual visitors. Location: Queens Way, Kolkata Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM (Closed on Mondays) Duration: 1-2 hours Entry Fee: Starting from INR 20 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners Highlights: Iconic marbl...
Victoria is the capital, the only city and port of the Republic of Seychelles. It is located on the northeast coast of the island of Mahe. Victoria is home to 1⁄3 of the island’s population. In 1841, a port was founded on the island, named after the Queen of Great Britain, Port...
Said to be the second most celebrated woman alive (after Queen Victoria) in 1900, she is little known today outside the opera world, as she lived before her voice could be preserved for posterity on sound recordings. The castle is also said to be Wales’ most haunted, and you can take...
The city is named after Queen Victoria, who was also known as Regina. Regina is known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural scene. Did you know that Regina is home to the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Academy, where all new Mounties are trained? Or that the...
Queen Victoria herself attended the wedding and gave them two extra-large watches as wedding presents. Martin’s watch was as big as a saucer. This is an original tall door from the home of the giants. On a visit to the United States, the barker from Barnum brought them to the area ...