After walking from the parking lot in front of the Museum of Civilization (Musée de la civilisation) (which I couldn’t visit due to time constraints) into Lower Town (Basse-Ville) of Québec City, I was immediately transported from North America to what felt like Europe.
I explored downtown Montréal after visiting Olympic Park (Parc Olympique). There are some very interesting buildings and parks to be found.
After a visit to Casa Loma, I took a drive into downtown Toronto, parked the car, and walked to Nathan Phillips Square. It’s named for Nathan Phillips, the mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962. The square opened in 1965 and hold several popular events throughout the year, including concerts, farmers’ markets, and festivals.
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the finest art museums in the world. With several important pieces in its collection and excellent temporary exhibits, it’s a must-see for art lovers visiting Chicago.
Detinets Park is the oldest part of Chernihiv. It was the location of ancient Chernihiv, founded around 700. The park is part of the Ancient Chernihiv National Architectural and Historical Reserve, and contains several historic buildings and monuments. It’s also a nice place to relax and have an ice cream while sitting under the shade of the trees.
While exploring Kyiv, I walked to the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex. It’s a huge stadium located in the city center.
Mariyinskyi Park is one of the gorgeous forested parks that sit along the Dnieper River in Kyiv.
Kütahya has a small collection of nicely restored Ottoman mansions, and the best ones sit along cobblestoned Germiyan Street (Germiyan Sokağı).
I visited three different museums on my trip to Kütahya. They’re all located near each other at the end of Republic Street.