Places by Lottie
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![La Puerta de Alcalá]()
La Puerta de Alcalá
Before you start reading this review, I recommend that you search for the song, “La Puerta de la Alcalá”, sung as a duet by María Belén and Víctor Manuel. This song was popularised in the 1980s and it’s holds a very important position in the culture of Madrid,...
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![Avenue des Champs-Elysées]()
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
The Champs-Elysées is the main avenue in Paris. It is located just between the Arc de Triomphe (Place Charles de Gaulle) and the Place de la Concorde. This avenue is almost 2 km long. It's located in one of the most famous, elegant and commercial areas in the world....
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![Tower Bridge & Tower of London]()
Tower Bridge & Tower of London
A little bit of backstory on Tower Bridge It was really exciting to arrive and little by little begin to see the buildings and monuments that we had seeing on postcards. And when we began to see Tower Bridge, my heart began beating really fast. On postcards, it looks...
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![National World War II Memorial]()
National World War II Memorial
Introduction The National World War II Memorial, or the 'Second War Memorial', is located in the American capital, Washington D. C. , just in front of the National Mall, the open green space found in the centre of Washington D. C., which gathers together the most...
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![Trocadéro]()
Trocadéro
Trocadéro is an area comprised of some gardens, a view point square, a palace, and a large fountain. Its located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, next to the Seine, just in front of the Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower. The palace was demolished and recreated for...
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![Borough Market]()
Borough Market
Si estáis en Londres, aunque sea sólo un par de días como yo, tenéis que sacar tiempo para visitar Borough Market. Es muy fácil llegar a la entrada del mercado ya que se encuentra justo detrás de la estación de metro, London Bridge. Podéis llegar en autobús...
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![Notting Hill]()
Notting Hill
Until the beginning of the 1800s, the area of Notting Hill didn't have much to offer, except Piggeries ceramic warehouse. Portobello Road takes its name from Portobello, which is the name of the Caribbean city of Puerto Bello, in memory of the British captain...
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![Buckingham Palace]()
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is located in London and is one of the most famous buildings in the whole of England. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen; it's a neo-classical style palace that spans 77, 000 square metres. You may also hear the palace being...
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![Fitness First]()
Fitness First
Hello everyone! September has finally arrived, along with the prospect of daily routines and good habits. One of these habits that we struggle with most, but are most excited for after a summer full of indulging, is going to the gym. Just because we are on an Erasmus...
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![Universidad Rey Juan Carlos]()
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
The university that I am currently studying in is the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Fuenlabrada. This university is one of the biggest in terms of the number of campuses and higher-education vocational colleges it has. In total, there are four faculties at the...
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![Cirque du Soleil]()
Cirque du Soleil
Surely, you have heard people talking about Cirque du Soleil. If you have seen videos of its shows, you will know that they are extraordinary: the acrobatics performed by their artists are astonishing, and its different routines are very original. Bringing all of this...
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![Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires]()
Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
Teatro Colón Source The Teatro Colón is one of the biggest attractions within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, which you cannot miss going to during your stay in the country or the capital city, alone. What would be even better would be to go to a performance...
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![Coney Island]()
Coney Island
Source Coney Island is much more than a world famous amusement park in Brooklyn, New York. It has served as a metaphor for diverse aspects of society and life, just as it is reflected in the title of Lawrence Ferlinghetti's collection of poems, 'A Coney Island of the...
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![Lincoln Center]()
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center, Inc. is an enormous centre for the theatrical arts in the city of New York. The organisation is the owner and manager of the twelve resident organisations situated within the Lincoln Center, and is also the organiser of concerts and theatrical...
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![Trafalgar Square]()
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a famous square located in the centre of London. It has previously had other names, but its current name draws reference to its historical relevance, which represents the victory of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (a famous column exists in his honour in...
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![The O2 Arena, London]()
The O2 Arena, London
London's O2 Arena, also known as the Millennium Dome, once home to an exposition for the centennial celebrations in 2000, is now part of the site of a world-class entertainment district, with a capacity for 20, 000 people. The dome is one of the largest structures of...
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![Hollywood and the Hall of Fame]()
Hollywood and the Hall of Fame
Lights, camera, action! The city of the stars, as many know it, is Los Angeles, California. It's a city renowned for its famous faces. To get around Los Angeles, it's recommendable to hire a car, as the distances from one place to another are quite broad. An absolutely...
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![Brooklyn Bridge]()
Brooklyn Bridge
Of all the advances made in engineering in the 1800s, the Brooklyn Bridge is highlighted as perhaps one of the most famous and most notable. It took more than a decade to build, it cost its designer his life, and it was constantly criticised by skeptics who predicted...
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![Eiffel Tower]()
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower continues to be the most impressive, spectacular, colossal and visited tourist attraction both in Paris and in Europe. More than 7 million people visit this iconic tower every year, according to the attraction's official website. Since its opening in...
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