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This futuristic design by Australia-based architects Lacoste+Stevenson was submitted for the Busan Opera House competition. The emulation invited entries from all over the wotld to design a landmark Opera House, which is to be constructed in 2014 with the goal of increasing tourism to the city of Busan, South Korea. Aiming to maximize on the surrounding parkland as well as to make the architecture perceptive for great outdoor events, the project features moveable frontage parts that open and close to meet the needs of a huge range of events.

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Built in 1856, The SLV is one of Australia’s oldest cultural institutions. Surrounded by lawns, terraces and statuary, the State Library of Victoria is the central library of the state of Victoria, Australia. Considered as a Melbourne city landmark and cultural icon, the Library is a reason unto itself to visit the city. All fellow book lovers and dedicated students know the importance of a good library. The State Library is always worth a visit – it is everything that a library should be.

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Tucked away in the world’s oldest living rainforest, which has existed for some 110 million years, on the northwestern coast of Australia, Daintree Eco Lodge is the ultimate destination from which to explore Far North Queensland. Surrounded by ancient waterfalls and near numerous endangered and rare species, the lodge projects a sense of exotic remoteness which is belied by the fact that it is located only 90 minutes by car from Cairns and 30 minutes from Port Douglas.

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Lying 70km from the nearest town of Exmouth, north Western Australia, Sal Salis is as about as posh as bush camping can be. The exclusive Sal Salis is a luxury tented camp overlooking world renowned Ningaloo Reef, hidden amongst blindingly white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park on the shores of the Indian Ocean. With just nine luxury wilderness tents Sal Salis provides a unique place from which to explore Western Australia’s coral coast and one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets. It’s ecotourism at its best.

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Situated just northeast of the city centre, Fortitude Valley is the hub of Brisbane’s nightlife, known for its trendy and exciting bars, cafes and clubs, Limes Hotel is the first member of design Hotels in Australia.  With modern aesthetic, hip interiors, fashionable roof top bar and in-house designer cinema, the Limes Hotel fits right into this happening neighbourhood. Nearby are Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane Parliament House, State Library of Queensland and Queen Street Mall.

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The Zigante Restaurant and Truffles Company has a rather unique entry in the Guinness World Records. In 1999, its manager Giancarlo Zigante and his trusty dog Diana were walking in an Istrian wood when they discovered the largest truffle in the history, weighing in at an astounding 1.3 kg. Building on this success, Zigante Truffles expanded its retail section and now has five outlets located throughout Istria. The village of Livade, Croatia was the setting for Giancarlo’ dramatic discovery. Home to the company’ original truffle store, 2002 saw the opening of its highly acclaimed Zigante Restaurant. 

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Stacked in 1883, The Hotel Windsor is Australia’s Piano Hotel out-dating London’s Hotel and Savoy, combine the elegance of the 19th century with the last in new luxuries and services. The Hotel Metropolis Melbourne is only 5 minutes’ paseo from the shopping and dining on Author Street and Bourke Street.

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It is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Denton, Corker & Marshall in collaboration with artist Robert Owen, as part of a Melbourne public art project, the bridge was constructed out of material recycled from a previous rail bridge of the same name.

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Founded in the year 1860, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a major museum located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The museum has a vast collection of Ancient Cultures, European Art, Canadian Art, Inuit and Amerindian Art, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts. Every year around half a million visitors enjoy museum’s amazing collection and its original exhibition combine fine arts, music, film, fashion and innovative design.

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Howick Historical Village is an award winning heritage attraction situated in surrounding Auckland suburb of Howick. This is a living history museum shows the history and life as it was for Auckland’s early settlers in the period 1840-1880. It comprises thirty original buildings set in 7 acres of grounds and gardens. The streets, the pond with ducks and geese, and the village gardens are faithful reconstructions of Victorian fashion, and there’s a cafe with homemade goodies as well.

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