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World’s Best Free Tourist Attractions

World’s Best Free Tourist Attractions

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Toronto Sun

Pantheon, Rome: Built around 126 AD, Rome's Pantheon is the world's largest non-reinforced domed building and is free for tourists to visit.

Symphony of Lights, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong: Hong Kong's spectacular Victoria Harbour puts on a nightly light show called the Symphony of Lights. Forty-four buildings on either side of Victoria Harbour take part in the decorative light show, which is accompanied by music and is free to watch.

Red Square, Moscow: Stroll through Moscow's Red Square for free and see such famed landmarks as the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral. All major streets in Moscow originate here, making this public square a great place to start your exploration of Russia's capital.

Park Guell, Barcelona: This fanciful Spanish garden is well worth a visit -- especially since you can do so for free. Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi designed the imaginative works of architecture and colourful mosaics that adorn this public space.

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris: Perhaps one of the best known cathedrals in the entire world, this wonder of Gothic architecture can be toured for free daily.

Television tapings, Los Angeles, California: Whether you wish to visit CBS Studios, Paramount Studios or Warner Bros. Studios, there is plenty of free fun waiting in Los Angeles and area. Sign up to attend a free taping of your favourite show -- what could be better than that?

Niagara Falls, Ontario: See one of Canada's natural wonders for free in Niagara Falls. The magnificent Horseshoe Falls are located on the Canadian side of the border, while you will also see the American Falls just across the gorge in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

National Mall, Washington, D.C.: Explore one of the most patriotic places in the United States for free at the National Mall. See the Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Capitol, Constitution Gardens and much more as you stroll through this historic area.

Central Park, New York City: Central Park is one of the world's most notable urban green spaces at a size of 3.41 km sq. Enjoy this U.S. National Historic Landmark for free when you need a break from the bustling streets of New York City.

Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, London: Witness the Changing of the Guard, the Queen's official guards known for their red uniform and bearskin hat, free daily at Buckingham Palace, the Queen's primary residence in London.

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