Established in the 15^th century, the Old Jewish Cemetery is one of the most important surviving monuments in Prague’s Jewish Quarter.

Burials took place in this cemetery from 1439 until 1787 and it contains more than 12,000 tombstones. One of the most prominent figures buried here is Rabbi Low, associated with the famous legend of the “Golem”.

The Old Jewish Cemetery is part of the Jewish Museum, which includes 5 beautiful Synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, and the Education and Culture Center.

The Jewish Museum offers an enormous collection of Judaic Art, as well as documents and historical artifacts on the life of Jews in the region.

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Built in Neo-Renaissance style, the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) is one of the most famous buildings of the Imperial City.

It was completed in 1869 and that same year, on May 25, it presented Mozart’s Don Giovanni at its opening premiere. Among the VIP guests that night were Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Sissi.

Towards the end of World War II the building suffered damages by American bombardment and efforts to restore the structure went underway, finally reopening at the end of 1955.

Two of the most celebrated musical directors in the history of the Vienna State Opera are Gustav Mahler and Herbert Von Karajan.

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Right on the bank of the Danube River, in the central part of Budapest, lies the most impressive and iconic building in the city (also the most photographed by tourists).

The Hungarian Parliament Building, built in Gothic Revival style, is the largest building in Hungary and the largest Parliament in all of Europe.

It was inaugurated in 1896 on the 1000^th anniversary of the country.

Visitors are welcome to enter the building where they can admire historical artifacts as well as artistic stained glass and paintings.

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One of the most famous icons of Japan is the Great Buddha of Kamakura (Daibutsu), a monumental outdoor statue made in bronze.

With a height of 13.35 meters, it is the second tallest (but most impressive) Buddha statue in Japan, just behind the Buddha of Nara located inside the Todaiji Temple.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura was built in 1252 and located inside a temple, but natural disasters destroyed the buildings in the 14^th century. Since 1495 the statue rests in the open air.

Travelers Tip: Bring Japanese currency (Yen) with you. Many places do not accept credit cards or take US dollars.

One of the Top 10 American Landmarks of all time is Mount Rushmore, located near the town of Keystone, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

The giant head sculptures of former US presidents were carved by artist Gutzon Borglum.

But how did he choose which presidents to carve? The four presidents were selected because of the significance they played in American history:

George Washington represents the fight for independence; Thomas Jefferson for his ideas of human rights and a government by the people; Abraham Lincoln for his ideas on equality; and Theodore Roosevelt for leading the United States role in world affairs.

About 2 million people visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial annually.

And although it’s part of the National Park Service, having a National Park Pass doesn’t cover the parking fee of $10.