Skywalk Observatory, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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The Skywalk is an observatory in the headquarter of Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, northeast of the United States. It is located at the 50th floor of the Prudential Center and from there you will have impressive 360 degree views of Boston and the surrounding area, and a guided audio tour that will allow you to have a detailed listening making you discover the different buildings, points of historical interest and monuments that make up the landscape. If horizons are clear, it is even possible to see up to 160 km. The building was built in 1964 and receives around 200,000 visitors annually.

Tips

For opening hours and admission price, visit their website.
If you organize a special event (wedding, celebrations , etc.) you can count on the observatory which can accommodate up to 600 guests seated and 1,000 standing .

 

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Galerías Pacífico, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Galerías Pacífico is one of the largest and most traditional shopping centers in Buenos Aires. This is the most frequented by tourists, the shopping center is home to the prestigious international brands, has a major restoration and the prestigious Borges Cultural Centre is located in an area of the building. It occupies an entire block and the streets surrounding it are Florida, Córdoba, San Martin and Viamonte. The building was built in 1881 as a commercial place to a shop by departments ‘Au bon Marché’, at this time, one of the most important in the Argentinian capital, it welcomed since 1896 the Museum of fine arts, today located in another place. In the year 1908 a part of the building was sold to the Buenos Aires Pacific Railway, from whom it took its current name. The emblem of the Galerías Pacífico was established in 1945 and at the same time they built the magnificent Dome with murals of the prestigious masters, Antonio Berni, Lino Spilimbergo, Juan Carlos Castagnino, Demetrio Urruchúa, and Manuel Colmeiro, being this last one the only foreigner one. In 1989 the building was declared a National Historic Monument and it was completely renovated and transformed in a luxury Mall. The project was made by the architect Juan Carlos López. At this time, four murals of Argentinian artists have been incorporated: Roux, Alongo and Josefina Robirosa. Its beautiful architecture and works that contains make that tourists consider it one of the most beautiful malls in the world.

Tips

Do not forget your camera when you visit this mall because you will regret it deeply. It is one of the few commercial places where buy remains the second option before such artistic beauty.
You can take advantage of the visit to several things that also have nothing to do with shopping. This shopping centre has a concert hall and an exhibition room, then go to the information centre for more information on what is happening at the time of your visit especially if you like tango because tango shows are very demanded by tourists.
You will also find ATMs if you need to withdraw money from your bank account even as places to make international calls or Internet connection.
If you do not already know the “alfajores” (Argentinian typical pastry), take your time and enjoy one with a good coffee, at the cafe called “Havanna” (also one of the trademarks of the alfajores) which, according to the majority, are the best.

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Roissy-en-France, Val-d’Oise, France

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Roissy-en-France is a commune in the eastern part of the Val-d’Oise department, 20 kilometers northeast of Paris. Roissy-en-France was a prosperous farming village of rich fertile land, you can still see the remains of the castle in which resided the Lords century to century. About 40 years ago, this small village charming, lively and welcoming, has become one of the most famous destinations in the world when Charles de Gaulle Airport was implanted at its doors. Several excavations were made with the airport amplification (from 1996) that allowed to know the details of the history of the village; Gallic, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance rests have been found over the years. Most of the finds are in ARCHEA (intercommunal museum of history and archeology) in Louvres. The communal area comprises 1,400 hectares, among others, 150 form the village and 800 are part of the airport platform.

Tips

You have the choice of accommodation near the airport with 20 hotels and 5 residences.
If you want more information, you can arrive at the tourist office where several services are available: bike rental, audio guide for a pedestrian journey of 1h30 (offered in French, English or Spanish), ticket purchases for sightseeing in Paris and around, sales of guides to know the history of the village, shop to buy souvenirs of Paris.