Tourism can be cheap.
Sounds good, right? Even, perhaps, too well. However, it is true — are listed in our article entertainment won’t cost you a penny. To feel the city and get into the epicenter of events is so exciting and at the same time… so easy and free.
Ferries of Staten island, new York, USA
The regular cruises cost a pretty penny. It’s all a little easier, because it lasts only 25 minutes. It does not provide entertainment and no bar (although there is a bar where beer is poured). But the trip won’t cost you a dime. Ferries between Staten island (Staten Island) and the Lower Manhattan walk from the XVIII century. Boat bright tangerine colors have become one of the symbols of new York city; one of them is the Spirit of America (Spirit of America) — partially made from rescued remnants of the twin towers. And although the world Trade Centre (World Trade Centre) has not, views new York- a toy-a miniature in the distance and so majestic up close, it’s still mesmerizing.
Ferries operate 24 hours a day, every day; departure from southern ports (South Ferry), battery Park (Battery Park). Details on the website www.siferry.com.
The Waterfront Of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Once on the promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui (Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront), you’ll kill two birds with one stone. Located on the outskirts of Kowloon, Victoria harbour (Victoria Harbour), it is a truly iconic place. Modern shopping malls sit side by side with the old clock Tower, colonial style, here comes the Star Ferry. It is here three times a week, in the morning, the guru of meditative martial art tai Chi, Mr. Ng and Ms. Wu, is carried out against a giant Hong Kong skyscrapers your free lessons. But if you want more vivid emotions, come here at night: it is best to observe daily light and music show. Symphony of lights and sounds, set against the backdrop of skyscrapers, is a spectacle truly amazing.
Taichi lessons are held from 8 to 9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Light show starts at 20 PM and arranged daily. Details on the website www.discoverhongkong.com.
Walking tour, reykjavík, Iceland
Iceland is always inexcusable expensive, to be sure. Despite the economic crisis, this near-Arctic island is still able to challenge any wallet. Therefore, the sweet taste of freebies here. Free tours of Reykjavik from Goecco in this sense — something out of science fiction; it’s a daring idea is the same as the local alcoholic beverage, brennivin (Brennivin, translated as “burning wine”). A two-hour walk through the secret spots of Reykjavik is the local “experts”. You will enjoy the city’s architecture, inspired by nautical motifs, appreciate the cultural and historical heritage, walk through the trendy neighborhoods, and discover the best place for swimming — and all this is accompanied by the Icelandic storyteller and Joker who will enthusiastically reveal to you the mysteries and secrets of his homeland is incomprehensible.
Tours are held in the period from 15 may to 1 October, will start on the square Ingolfs Square at 13:00, daily from Monday to Saturday. Details on the website www.goecco.com.
Tea, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey
Neat slides of spices floating in the air spicy flavors, the shelves of gold, the luster of which dazzles literally swaying in the wind lanterns, bored on trays dishes… Grand Bazaar — a place that can delight a tourist. It is a vortex that captures instantly a real theatre, disguised as a complex maze of rows. Walk along the shelves is fun, but very tiring, as well as communication with the local (quite catchy) sellers. So just relax and surrender to, say, a carpet dealer who will guide you to your room where you will be served tea. You not only enjoy fragrant drink, but also will witness the spectacle: the seller will throw in front of you carpets, sweeping gestures and turning them with theatrical eloquence praising their goods. This is the most fascinating and informative entertainment of Istanbul, available, also, completely free. Well, only if the seller will not be too convincing…
The Grand Bazaar is open Monday to Saturday, from 9 to 19. Here you can drive on the tram stop Beyazit, Üniversite or Sirkeci.
Museum Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand
Learn New Zealand, without spending a dime, at the Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa Tongarewa). Well, at least in General terms. At the national Museum of the country, located in a monumental building on one of the embankments of Wellington, exhibited the best works of art that recreated the history of the state, represented by objects of Maori culture. Here countless variety of exhibits: the jade Mace, prostheses for Cycling and even an ancient stone, which is more than 1.4 billion years! Needless to say that the collection looks very exotic and very eclectic. Familiarity with the history of Maori is best to start with the Treaty of Waitangi, and then continue in a marae — a modern building, following the traditional meeting house of the Maori, but it is already adapted for use by different cultures.
Te Papa is open daily, including weekends and holidays, from 10 to 18 (on Thursdays until 19). Details on the website www.tepapa.govt.nz.
The Reichstag, Berlin, Germany
If these walls could talk, they probably would have told about the arson, raids, the Nazi rampage and the infamous decline… Built in 1894, the German Parliament building has seen many in his lifetime. Since the fall of the infamous Berlin wall, the Reichstag has noticeably lifted. On its top was proudly hoisted the German flag. Under the direction of architect Norman foster was the resurrection of the building: it was purified from precipitated on the walls, the dome and the Windows “RAID of the past”. Today it is one of the most beautiful buildings of Berlin, the defining view of the city. So why not take a tour through the corridors filled with history, not to climb to the top of the dome to enjoy the panorama of Berlin… Which is especially nice — you can do it absolutely free.
A tour of the Reichstag must be booked in advance; details on the website www.bundestag.de.
Tokyo Metropolitan government building, Japan
In Tokyo it is easy to lose your head. It is the most populous city in the world, teeming metropolis, which gets more than 30 million people! In the canyons between the skyscrapers of a fast flowing river from rushing in Tokyo. It is best to observe this Brownian motion from a height of 202 meters, and do it absolutely free. Among the skyscrapers of Shinjuku (Shinjuku), a district with countless bars (only in quarter of the “Golden street”, or Golden Gai, they discovered about 200) and stores equipment, is the Tokyo Metropolitan government building (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building), on whose territory the Observatory is open. Climb the 45 floor of the North Observatory to see the urban chaos below, and (weather permitting) of mount Fuji, towering majestically and quietly in the distance.
In the North Observatory has a café and a bar. The hours: daily from 9: 30 to 23:00. Details on the website www.metro.tokyo.jp.
The midday concerts at Covent garden, London, England
Even a metro ticket in London costs a fortune. Surprising how much you can make and get absolutely free. For example, some of the best museums in the world — natural history Museum, Victoria and albert Museum and the British Museum free to visit. But if you want to witness the Grand performances (usually available only to the rich), go to the Royal Opera house or simply the Opera house) on Monday at lunch. This building was built in 1858 and made in a classic style. Here today hold special concerts, which visitors can without paying a single penny, enjoy playing the best pianists and listen to arias performed by the best baritones.
Tickets can be booked 9 days before the concert. In open access on the website they appear from 10am. Details on the website www.roh.org.uk.
The Louvre, Paris, France
In the Louvre the most impressive collection of art objects ever assembled in one building. It is a unique Museum complex, which is a typical Parisian Palace and a strikingly modern pyramid of glass. In the incomparable store of the Louvre houses over 35,000 pieces of art: ancient Egyptian relics and ancient Greek treasures, Persian trinkets and paintings come from many different countries. The scale and diversity of the collection are striking; you probably will not be enough a whole day for the examination. But if you are willing to spend more time, go here on the first Sunday of the month. On this day the Louvre is open for free, and this event is able to force to smile even the local frequenter — the Mona Lisa.
The Louvre is open daily, except Thursday, from 9 to 18 (and up to 22 on Wednesdays and Fridays); normal entrance ticket will cost €10.
