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Florence… one of the most beautiful Italian cities!
Full of history, art, monuments, museums… every piece, every corner tells a little story of the city.
But perhaps not everyone knows that, in the historic district, walking down Via Cavour, precisely the number 51, you can find one of the most disturbing museums: the Serial Killer Museum.

The Criminal Museum of Florence, one of a kind, proposes a ‘chilling’ reconstruction of true stories, biographies and detailed studies about the sick mind of psychopaths in every time and place.
Statues by Tuscan artists show us the physical appearance of the notorious killers, often the appearance myths to attract the unsuspecting victim in the cruel network, where several video slide pictures of little censorship of events occurring, cards ‘techniques’ of psychopaths authors every terrible detail.
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While randomly asking tourists about Argentina’s women, some of them agree: “Argentinean women stand in contrast to other women”. “They talk a lot and scream too much”.
They are always seen keeping their figure different from other women elsewhere. But I think that is also related to Buenos Aires women”. “Argentine women are beautiful!”

As we said, much is said of Argentine women and many of them represent us around the world. I must admit that my favorite was always the same: Mafalda (argentinean graphical houmorist creation by Joaquín Salvador Lavado, QUINO).

Mafalda was born in 371 Chile Street , San Telmo. Today we will walk the streets where she grew up from her first comic appearance in 1964, when she was just 6 years old and already asking her parents and friends about issues related to peace, democracy and human rights.
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Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who wrote the world-famous diary while in hiding from the Germans in occupied Holland.

In a canal house at 263 Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, Anne and her family went into hiding in a secret annex behind a bookcase for two years during the Second World War.

The annex used to be Anne’s father business office. He asked his four employees for their help and cooperation and they immediately agree.
During the day, while in hiding, Anne and her family had to stay silent and in the same spot so people working at the warehouse below wouldn’t notice their presence.
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Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle
This is the french counterpart of National History Museums in London and Washington.
The Jardin Royal des Plantes Medicinales (Royal Medicinal Plants Garden), created by Louis XIII in 1633, became the first public garden in Paris in 1640. The garden was enlarged and renamed Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle in 1793, exhibition galleries were added in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Natural History Museum is visited by 2.5 million people each year (including all primary sites which are the galleries of the Jardin des Plantes, the Musée de l’Homme and the Paris Zoo). It is set within over 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq. ft) of permanent exhibitions (excluding gardens).
7, rue Cuvier (5th).
Tel: 01 4079 56 01.
www.mnhn.com

Grande Galerie de l’Evolution
In blue lighting under a huge glass roof, everything recreates the astonishing history of the species since the origin of life. One can see a spectacular parade of remarkably well-restored animals in the central nave. Complementary exhibitions are presented in the hall to provide an educational journey through our diverse living world.
Tel: 0140 79 54 79.
Wed to Mon: 10am-6pm.
1 May: closed.

Paris Zoo
This open air site is home to thousand mammals, birds and reptiles in an English-style landscape with rootbridges and small pavilions. Today, the zoo is aimed to contribute to nature conservation rather then just displaying living animals to the public. There are no grills or barriers to give the visitors the feeling of being close to the animals.
Winter: 9am-5pm. Summer: 9am-6pm.
Sun and public hols: 9am-6.30pm.

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In ancient China, fireworks were believed to frighten away evil spirits and bring prosperity. Nowadays, fireworks on New Year’s Eve make London one of the best places to be to celebrate.
Best views of the free 10-minute show are from Victoria Embankment, South Bank, Westminster Bridge, Waterloo Bridge and Hungerford Bridge.

This year’s official display is world famous pyrotechnicians Groupe F Jack Morton. About 200,000 spectators are expected at the official viewing areas, which will be closed once they are full.
More than 3,000 police will be on duty. Police recommend to arrive early for the fireworks because they expect the viewing areas to be overcrowded.

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5 London cheap tourist attractions
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London is one of the most expensive cities and London’s tourist attractions are no exception.
But there are also attractions which are quite cheap and can be great fun.

Cartoon Museum
This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoons from the 18th Century to the present day.
Entry fee: Adults £4.00

Handel House Museum
One of the many specialist London museums, Handel House Museum celebrates Handel’s life and works, as well his contemporaries in what many consider the golden age of classical music. The beautifully restored interiors give a sense of what life must have been like for this hugely influential composer at the peak of his power.
Entry fee: Adults £5.00 – Children £2.00

London Canal Museum
During your London sightseeing visit you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the people who lived and worked on the waterways and the horses that pulled their boats. This is the only London museum of inland waterways and one of the best canal museums in the UK.
Entry fee: Adults £3.00 – Children £1.50

Firepower Royal Artillery Museum
This engaging weapons museum shows every gun up close and details in which conflicts it was used in and with which ammunition. You can also watch videos demonstrating the pieces in use and see how each works. It’s a fascinating London attraction that looks at how military personnel use armoury today – even in peacekeeping missions.
Entry fee: Adults £5.00 – Children £2.50

Pollock’s Toy Museum
Named after Benjamin Pollock, a famous printer of toy theatres at the turn of the century, Pollock’s Toy Museum opened in 1956 and is dedicated to the traditional English toy theatre.
Entry fee: Adult £5.00 – Children £2.00

If you want to save money on attraction entry fees, London Pass will let you experience some of the most famous places all for one set cost.

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New routes from Air Southwest – Newquay and Plymouth to London City
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Air Southwest have two new routes commencing later this month which are set to revolutionise travel between the South West and London.

Newquay & Plymouth to London City
Route Information:
New twice-daily service from Newquay and Plymouth to London City Airport,
Flying to the heart of London in just over an hour,
Providing a full business day in London,
Quicker and cheaper than the train,
All in fares from just £29.
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