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144 years later, Gaudí's masterpiece Sagrada Família finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complet...- Ancient coin once used for bus fare discovered to be over 2,000 years oldUnexpected discoveries sometimes reveal remarkable connections between everyday life and ancient history. In Leeds, England, a small coin t...
- Kutting-edge Kolkata kuts its trams out from the age of EVs - Go figureThe article discusses the persistent issues in urban planning across Indian cities, focusing on Kolkata's decision to phase out its tram se...
- Kolkata: A city of joy that slowly junked its iconic tramsKolkata's trams, introduced in 1902 and the last remaining in India, are facing their final days. Despite their historical significance, th...
- Asia's oldest operating trams see slow death in IndiaKolkata's 151-year-old tram network is under threat due to neglect, despite being a cheap and eco-friendly transport solution. Enthusiasts ...
- Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate changeIf all cars on the road became powered by renewable electricity, we'd cut almost one-fifth of our emissions. We'd also be much better place...
- Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, once essential, are now a neglected relicIn recent years, hit by natural disasters and official neglect, the city’s tram system has become little more than a nostalgia ride, its pa...
- Travel to Hungary! A new-found warmth in togethernessSplashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction.
- UK foreign secretary takes a 'ghost walk' in BBD BagThe UK foreign minister may have got the idea of going around the city's central business district after meeting Khatchaturian, a former Lo...
- Lure of Lisbon: From its salty Atlantic setting to Moorish gatewaysThe city’s streets dumbstruck, marvelling at just how lovely it is; serviced by an efficient and inexpensive public transport system.
- Switzerland's Rapperswil: Why a tour of the town is truly captivatingThe castle itself was built in the early 13th century by the Rapperswil counts, powerful nobles who moved from across the river to settle h...
- Basel: The unique city that juxtaposes traditional, modern & cross-cultural influencesA light, cold drizzle coupled with dull grey light added to the gloom; people rushed about, heads bent and huddled under their umbrellas.
- Room with a viewGive it your best shot at the conference and then take a flight to a nearby destination and enjoy, ‘family-time’. Unbelievable, but possibl...
- All you need to know to plan a trip to Hong KongHere’s all you need to know about a trip to the Fragrant Harbour, which packs everything from culture and theme parks to endless shopping.
- Siemens to focus on core operations amid crisisSiemens AG intends to focus on its energy, health and industrial services during the global financial downturn and will move to create more...
- Perfect Finnish designFrom saunas to Sibelius and berries to bazaars, Helsinki is more than just the worthy capital of a country renowned for its design prowess.
- Rivetting facets of LucerneVisitors to Switzerland may well be forgiven for thinking that Lucerne is just the base for excursions to the fascinating Mt Titlis and Mt ...
- Multipli-cityCities are like people. Some are majestic; others a trifle inward looking and distant. But some cities invite you into their hearts with ea...
- Grand symphonyThe spirit of empire - and Mozart - permeated the magnificent buildings and gardens of Austria’s capital Vienna, the former epicentre of Eu...
- Hooked on HKAsia's world city is busy catching up with its Chinese antecedents, one foot firmly set in its Western style persona.
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