SoundSeeing Paris Place Charles de Gaulle, Les Champs-Elysees - Here is one of the busiest roundabouts in Paris, out of which flow 12 major boulevards, including Les Champs-Elysees. It was all part of the 19th century plans for urban renewal
SoundSeeing Rome Trajan?s Market - Have you always wanted to know how and where the ancient Romans did their shopping? In this futuristic shopping complex. There were five floors in which more than 150 shops were located
SoundSeeing Rome Insula - . Insula, Aracoeli Stairs, Cordonata and Capitool (Campidoglio) Rome seems like one big open-air museum sometimes, where the one monument comes after the other
SoundSeeing Rome Scala Sancta - Scala Sancta and Sancta Sanctorum (Holy Stairs, Holy of Holies) According to tradition, Jesus climbed up this stairway on the day of his condemnation. Drops of blood from the crown of thorns on his head were to have fallen on the stair treads
SoundSeeing Vienna Secession Building1 - Absolutely beautiful ? we could not describe it any better. The surroundings are a bit shoddy, but if you just keep your eyes on the building then you won’'t even notice
Rough Guides Australia - "The Rough Guide to Australia is your indispensable guide to one of the most unforgettable countries on earth. Enjoy ?author picks? highlighting the top places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget
SoundSeeing Paris The Bastille - This is the story of a castle that became a prison. The French Revolution began here with the storming of The Bastille on July 14, 1789. There is nothing left of the building, except for an outline in the pavement, but it is an interesting place to visit because of the fascinating history that was written here
SoundSeeing Paris Arc de Triomphe du Carroussel - A smaller version of the Arc de Triomphe previously formed the entranceway to the Tuileries Palace. After a large fire in the palace set by revolutionaries, the triumphal arch was the only thing left standing. The information signs by the monument are solely in French
SoundSeeing Paris La Grande Arche de la Defense - The skyline of this business center stands in stark contrast with the rest of Paris. Everything that was not allowed in the center of the city seems to have been built here. La Grande Arche is the most famous skyscraper
SoundSeeing Paris Hotel des Invalides - Until the 17th century, injured war veterans were left to figure out for themselves if and how they were to be cared for. They were taken into this ?hotel? only if they satisfied the very strict established criteria. But then, anything is better than begging or joining the monastery
