dunia Castles & Palaces, Gardens & Parks + Museum Pictures

The “Railway Capital of Canada” is also home to museums, breweries, vineyards and a life-size statue of Jumbo the elephant.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

With the scenic beauty of the White Mountains and the retail allure of outlet malls, this New Hampshire town is popular among skiers and shoppers.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

This beautiful old arcade houses some of the biggest names in fashion, such as Prada and Gucci, alongside traditional restaurants and hole-in-the-wall cafés.

Warm weather, beautiful outdoor locations and exciting or relaxing pastimes await between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

Brimming with rustic charm, breathtaking views and pretty fishing villages, this elegant town is the jewel in the Italian crown.

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.

This state park, dramatically located atop a cliff overlooking the ocean, combines natural coastal beauty with manicured formal gardens. 

From the peaks of the Pyrenees to sun-scorched beaches and desert-like regions, Spain is a country of diverse landscapes. Enjoy this natural backdrop while you view eclectic architecture, sample regional food and be swept up in one of the country’s many festivals.

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.

This area of wonderful natural beauty combines forests, meadows and ponds to create an oasis of calm right next to the city centre.

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Explore this intriguing departure from typical New York City architecture, a popular Victorian building in Central Park with a grand turret and superb views.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.