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Immerse yourself in the fine vegan cuisine of Paris with a unique culinary experience! > Taste gourmet small plates at 3 partner locations. For instance, enjoy a full breakfast, followed by a savoury snack and finish with a light Italian lunch (all 100% vegan). > Get to know our creative and inspiring partner locations: restaurants, coffee-shops, bakeries or groceries. It depends on the tour! > A 3-hour guided walking tour by our French vegan locals and filled with little-known historical facts about Paris. > Visits are in English and/or in French. >>>> Go on our website to see the different tours and the dates available!

Commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John and designed by the celebrated Maltese military architect Gerolamo Cassar, St John’s Co-Cathedral stands as a unique monument of international importance. The church is dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. Today, St John’s is also a venue for cultural events and is one of the most popular cultural attractions visited by tourists in Malta. It is administered by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation, which was set up in 2001 to ensure the church’s and museum’s conservation.

Kek Lok Si Temple is a Chinese temple in Ayer Itam, Penang, dedicated to the Guan Yin Bhodisattva, the goddess of compassion.

Dhammikarama Temple is one of the earliest Burmese Buddhist temples, and the only one in Malaysia. It is considered a historical site of the state, and has been preserved as a tourist attraction, as well as an active temple used daily by monks.

Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Buddhist temple in George Town, Penang known for it’s large (33 meter long), gold-plated reclining Buddha statue, the third largest of its kind.

Angkor Wat is situated among the largest religious temple complex in the world, and is an important historic site that sees massive amounts of visitors each year in Siem Reap. This highly detailed temple is known for its thousands of celestial carvings and breathtaking size. A site of great religious importance to the Khmer people, visitors are asked to dress modestly while in the temple and on the complex grounds. Visitors must pay a fee upon entry.

Take a tour around the Eternal City’s most impressive sights alongside off the beaten path itineraries. Half-day, tailor-made tours will focus on the main historical, artistic, philosophical and even religious aspects of the visited sites. All the tours will be enriched by a vegan perspective by exploring the historical, philosophical and religious development of veganism through the centuries. On every tour you will have a special offer to taste some good vegan food.

Merdeka Square is a popular landmark and photo spot for visitors to Kuala Lumpur. It is also the location for the annual Merdeka Parade.

Founded in 1973, Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ‘Raja Gopuram’ built in 1968 features ornately decorated sculptures and carving, in the style of South Indian temples.

Wat Phan Tao is an older teak temple in Chiang Mai, and one of the last remaining wooden structures in the city. Minimally decorated, the temple houses a seated image of the Buddha. Donations are accepted.

Wat Srisuphan has a main chapel hall that is covered in ornate silver works depicting moments from the Buddha’s life and more. There is a silver workshop onsite, and the temple hosts Monk Chats and meditation retreats. Because this is an active ordination hall, women are not allowed in certain areas of the wat. Donations for admission are appreciated.

Wat Suan Dok is a 14th century temple just west of the old city walls in Chiang Mai. It has several unique architectural features, including an unusually large prayer hall that, unlike other temples, has open sides, rather than being fully enclosed. There is also a large standing Buddha image, and the temple is host to regular Monk Chats, where visitors can learn more about Buddhism and the monks have the opportunity to practice their English.

Wat Phra Singh is a major temple in Chiang Mai that houses 700 monks, and is home to the Phra Chao Thong Tip, a large image of the seated Buddha forged from copper and gold. Dating back to the 14th century, Wat Phra Singh is a prime example of Lanna temple architecture.

Wat Inthakin is a teak temple that sits across from the Three Kings Monument within the city walls of the Old City Chiang Mai. Admission is free, and it is within walking distance from other temples in the area.

A popular tourist destination in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That is often referred to as “Doi Suthep” because that is the mount upon which it resides. Visitors must ascend a 300 step staircase to reach the temple, which also offers beautiful views of Chiang Mai in addition to the ornate majesty of the temple itself.

The Festspielhäuser is an opera house and performing arts venue in Salzburg that opened in 1960, and is home to the Salzburg Festival. Visitors who wish to explore the Festspielhäuser without attending an event or performance can take a guided tour of the facility for a fee. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and Al Capone. Eastern State Penitentiary is open every day, 10 am to 5 pm. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tours, guided tours, Hands-On History interactive experiences, and a critically acclaimed series of artist installations.

Covering half a city block of indoor and outdoor space, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens glisten with creativity and urban renaissance. Artist Isaiah Zagar began tiling South Street in the 1960’s and never stopped, eventually building a mosaic garden out of ceramic shards, broken mirrors, bicycle spokes, and vivid splashes of dyed cement. The tiled passages of the Magic Garden weave over and under ground, and perhaps more than anything through the mind of a dedicated and obsessed artist.

Philadelphia City Hall, located at 1 Penn Square, is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.At 548ft, including the statue of city founder William Penn atop it, it was the tallest habitable building in the world from 1894 to 1908. It remained the tallest in Pennsylvania until it was surpassed in 1932 by the Gulf Tower in Pittsburgh; it was the tallest in Philadelphia until the construction of One Liberty Place (1984–87) ended the informal gentlemen’s agreement that limited the height of buildings in the city. Today, it is the state’s 16th-tallest building.City Hall has been the world’s tallest masonry building since at least the 1953 collapse of the pinnacle of the Mole Antonelliana in Turin. Its weight is borne by granite and brick walls up to 22ft thick. The principal exterior materials are limestone, granite, and marble.In 2007, the building was voted #21 on the American Institute of Architects’ list of Americans’ 150 favorite U.S. structures.

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned from the London firm of Lester and Pack (today the Whitechapel Bell Foundry) in 1752, and was cast with the lettering “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,” a Biblical reference from the Book of Leviticus (25:10). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. In its early years, the Liberty Bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings and proclamations.No immediate announcement was made of the Second Continental Congress’s vote for independence, and thus the bell could not have rung on July 4, 1776, at least not for any reason related to that vote. Bells were rung to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, and while there is no contemporary account of the Liberty Bell ringing, most historians believe it was one of the bells rung. After American independence was secured, it fell into relative obscurity for some years. In the 1830s, the bell was adopted as a symbol by abolitionist societies, who dubbed it the “Liberty Bell.”

Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State House) for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.Preparation for constructionBy the spring of 1729 the citizens of Philadelphia were petitioning to be allowed to build a state house. Two thousand pounds were committed to the endeavor. A committee composed of Thomas Lawrence, Dr. John Kearsley, and Andrew Hamilton was charged with the responsibility of selecting a site for construction, acquiring plans for the building, and contracting a company for the purpose of construction. Hamilton and William Allen were named trustees of the purchasing and building fund and authorized to buy the land that would be the site of the state house. By October 1730 they had begun purchasing lots on Chestnut Street.

The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1765 in the Georgian style, and embellished by second owner Samuel Powel (1738 – 1793), it has been called “the finest Georgian row house in the city.” As with other houses of this type, the exterior facade was, but the interior was elaborately appointed.HistoryThe elegant brick city house was built for Charles Stedman, a merchant and shipmaster. Before he had the chance to live in it, Stedman fell into financial trouble – eventually winding up in debtors’ prison. The house was purchased for £3,150 on August 2, 1769 by Samuel Powel, who would become the last mayor of Philadelphia under British rule and the city’s first mayor following independence. A Quaker who converted to Anglicanism, he supported the American Revolution and was dubbed the “Patriot Mayor.”The building is attributed to architect/builder Robert Smith. Powel and his wife Elizabeth (née Willing) lavishly redecorated, creating some of the most ornate interiors in the Colonies. The Rococo plastered ceilings are attributed to James Clow, and the architectural woodwork is attributed to carvers Hercules Courtnay and Martin Jugiez.

The Taj Mahal is a white marble tomb in Agra, India, and is said to be a crowning example of the combination of Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. It was commissioned by Shah Jehan in the 1630s to house the remains of his deceased wife, Arjuman Banu Begum. The Taj was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Visitors must purchase tickets for entry. Be advised that appropriate attire (sleeves, long pants or skirts, no bare shoulders, no tight-fitting clothing) is required for entry, and shoes are not permitted inside.

The Acropolis of Athens is a UNSECO World Heritage Site, and the location of remains of several ancient buildings, including the Parthenon. The Acropolis sits above Athens on an outcrop of naturally fortified rock that is accessible to visitors on a daily basis. Free admission days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) 18 April (International Monuments Day) 18 May (International Museums Day) The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) 28 October Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is the site of the first modern Olympic games. Admission to the stadium also gets visitors into the Olympic museum, with memorabilia, posters and torches from 1896 to the present, as well as an audio tour of the stadium itself. Go early to job around the track!

Sri Harmandir Sahib, informally referred to as The Golden Temple, is an early 17th century Sikh place of worship. It is a central place of worship, and a symbol of equality for all who enter. Any and all visitors are welcome. The temple has four entrances, symbolizing openness to all, regardless of religion, caste, or creed.

The ruins of Diocletian’s Palace sit at the heart of Split in Croatia. The complex includes not only the palace quarters, but towers and buildings that originally extended to 30,000 square meters. Now it is the main attraction for visitors to Split, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. Visitors can explore the church’s Russian-influenced architecture during hours that ceremonies are not taking place.

Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Atop the mount sit the Entoto Maryam Church, Menelik II Museum, and the first palace of Menelik II. Entoto Maryam Church is painted in the colors of the Ethiopian flag, and was built by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. Note that visitors may not be granted entry inside of the church. The Menelik II museum houses the personal belongings of the Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu, including clothing, crowns, accessories and jewelry, as well as furniture, artifacts, and photographs. Photography is not permitted inside of the museum. Menelik II’s first palace also sits atop Mount Entoto. Made of simple materials such as mud and wood, the humble but stately first palace was built to overlook the city of Addis Ababa for a better view to fend off enemies.

The Dubrovnik City Walls in Croatia were established beginning in the 13th century, and finalized in 1660. They stretch over 1940 m (6365 ft.) encircling the city, and consist of a main wall, 16 towers, three forts, six bastions, two corner forts, three pre-walls with several turrets, three moats, two barbicans, two drawbridges and one breakwater. Visitors can purchase tickets to climb the walls and view the city from a unique perspective.

The Abu Simbel temples are located in Nubia, in Southern Egypt, along the border with Sudan. King Ramses II had the two temples built out of stone in approximately 1257 BCE to intimidate his enemies. The temples are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Petra was rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt during his expedition, which was funded by the British Royal Geographical Society, in the Levant, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. Due to the centuries that lapsed before the rediscovery of the city by the outside world, Petra was named the “Lost City”. It was also described by the English poet Bergen as the unique, astonishing Eastern city. In its heyday, the Nabatean Kingdom flourished to reach the north-west of the Arabian Peninsula where the city of Madian Saleh lies. It further extended its influence to the Red Sea shores of Sinai and the Horan Fields in Syria to Damascus. The Nabatean Kingdom, along with its capital Petra, was surrounded by many ancient kingdoms and civilizations including the Pharaohs to the west, Tadmor to the north, and Mesopotamia to the east. The archaeological park in Petra covers 264 dunums (264,000 square meters). Visitors are met with an amazing landscape of pink-hued rock mountains and the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved into the rock over 2,000 years ago.

The Great Sphinx of Giza, also known as the Sphinx of Giza, or simply the Sphinx, is a limestone structure with the head of a human and the body of a lion that sits watch over the Great Pyramids in Giza. The sculpture is somewhere around 4500 years old, and is believed to be one of the oldest Sphinx sculptures ever created in Egypt.

The Pompeii Ruins are the historic remains of the town of Pompeii, Italy that was simultaneously destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Visitors can take self-guided tours throughout the ruins on certain paths, or walk through with a tour guide to learn more about Pompeii’s history as they see it.

The pyramids in Giza are the only remaining of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Visitors may enter the 5000 year old tombs for varying fees depending on how much access they’re looking to gain. The pyramids are accessible by public transportation (bus or metro) or by taxi (ask for “el-ha-ram”). Housed inside the pyramids are the Tomb of Idu, Tomb of Qar, Tomb of Seshemnefer, Tomb of Sennedjem-Ib, Tomb of Pa-sen, Tomb of Ka-em-ankh, and the Tomb of Nen-sedjer-ka, among other sites for visitors to experience.

Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building. Thousands more join us for worship at our daily services. Visit our website www.westminster-abbey.org to find out more.

Huashan 1914 serves as Taipei’s primary creative arts center and a hosting ground for Taiwan’s most significant cultural activities. Examples include the Simple Life music festival and the BiBo student design expo. Today Huashan 1914 is not only the heart of Taiwan’s creative pulse, but also a bridge to a unique architectural past.

Three Gothic Revival-style buildings, located on a 170-foot bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, house the offices of the members of Parliament, the House of Commons and the Senate. Free guided tours delve into Canadian history and explain the workings of the political system.

The Anne Frank House, located in Amsterdam, is a non-profit organization that aims to administer the Anne Frank House museum and to spread the message of Anne Frank’s life and ideals. The Anne Frank House is an independent organization with no affiliations to any political party or ideological movement. Full details about ticket prices and museum hours throughout the seasons can be found at www.annefrank.org.

The Sedlec Ossuary is a Roman Catholic chapel located beneath a cemetery church in Kutna Hora, a small town just outside of Prague. It is one of 12 world heritage sites in the Czech Republic. Unassuming on the outside, upon entering the ossuary, visitors are confronted with the varied arrangement of over 40,000 human bones. The cemetery became a desirable site for for burial among most of Central Europe in 14th century after Henry, the abbot of Sedlec, returned from the Holy Land and sprinkled a handful of earth from Golgotha over the cemetery of the Sedlec monastery. An entry fee is charged to visit the ossuary.

The Astronomical Clock is a nearly 600 year old timepiece that is centered in the Old Town Hall Tower in the Old Square of Prague. The original function of the clock was to depict the movement of celestial bodies– telling time was a secondary feature. The clock features figures of the 12 Apostles, as well as other carved figures representing elements of humanity (a skeleton representing the march of time for all, a miser representing vice and avarice, etc). On every hour, a figure of Christ marches out of the clock. There is a daily schedule of tours in various languages available for the Astronomical Tower (more information here).

St. Vitus Cathedral is the dominant building in Prague, built in the gothic architectural style. Though a historic site in the city, St Vitus is still the site of daily religious services. Visitors can choose either a free or paid tour of the cathedral, with the paid tour giving access to areas that are not available in the free roaming areas.

The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is the oldest bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, and was built to replace a previous bridge that had been damaged in the mid-1300s. The bridge is constructed of sandstone blocks, and either end is flanked by fortified towers. There are 30 carved statues of saints that line the length of the bridge, which spans 16 arches.

The East Side Gallery in Berlin is a 1.3 km section of the Berlin Wall painted in 1990.

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Valencia was founded in the year 138 B.C by the Romans, who established their Forum in the Plaza de la Almoina, under which lies today a museum of Roman ruins. After the Romans, the Visigoths arrived in Valencia but in 714, the Muslims established control of the city, a situation that lasted until 1238 when King Jaime I of Valencia ousted them. The Arabs left a profound legacy with their irrigation systems, recipes and artistic influences that are relevant and noticeable right up to the present day. In the City Centre, visitors can find many sights, including The Cathedral, Miguelete Tower, Plaza de la Virgen, La Lonja de la Seda, The City Hall, The Market Hall, and Mercado Colon.

Built on the site of a Roman temple, which later became a mosque, the origins of the cathedral date back to the 13th century. It has various architectural styles, from the Romanesque to the baroque, as can be observed on the three doors: The main door, or Puerta de los Hierros, is baroque; the Puerta de los Apóstoles is gothic and the Puerta del Palau is Romanesque. The Miguelete belfry was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and was designed by Andrés Juliá Torre; it is octagonal, 50.85m high and built in a markedly baroque style, next to the main entrance. There is a spiral stairway inside that leads to the terrace, where there are views of the city, the countryside and the sea. The Santo Cáliz Chapel, the old Sala Capitular y de Estudios (1356) was originally a Chapter House and study and was separate from the cathedral. The Holy Chalice that according to tradition was used by Christ during the last Supper is kept inside. The “Obra Nova” or “Balconets de Cabildo” were built over three floors next to the cathedral dome and they dominate the Plaza de la Virgen. It was a renaissance work of a triple serlienne arcade. Entry: €6, €3.30 for groups, €4.50 for pensioners, disabled people and children up to 12 years old.

The Bell Tower El Miguelete is the symbol of the city of Valencia. It was made in the Gothic style, and was built between the years 1380 and 1429 to a height of 50 meters. Its terrace provides a wonderful view of the city. Its name comes from the great bell dedicated to San Miguel.