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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 29 ARCHITECTURE Sometimes, one single building can become symbolic of a destination, with designs that can transport you through time. Whether old, new, ornate or minimalistic, stunning architecture is all around us wherever we go. We invite you to explore some of the world's architectural wonders. DISCOVER THE WORKS OF GAUDI Barcelona, Spain Admire the creative architectural genius of Antoni Gaudí's surreal works. View some of his finest work at Park Güell. Covering almost 50 acres, the park was built between 1900 and 1914 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. La Sagrada Família is the centrepiece of your tour. Construction began in 1882 and is scheduled for completion in 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death. Step inside to marvel at its breathtaking, fantastical sanctuary. Along the Passeig de Gràcia, pass the Casa Batlló, or House of Bones, and the hulking Casa Milà, two impressive Gaudí buildings featuring his characteristic curved facades and "scooped out" windows. ART From ever-changing street art and world-class museums to iconic opera performances, the world is home to countless cultural treasures just waiting to be discovered. For the traveller for whom the city's galleries and museums are the main drawcard, we take you to the heart of these destinations to uncover artistic and musical experiences. SEE RENAISSANCE TREASURES Florence, Italy See Florence's treasured works of art and at one of its renowned museums. During the Medici rule, Florence exploded into a Renaissance of art and culture and the legacy lives on around every corner. Drive with your guide to the Uffizi Gallery. Here, gaze upon brilliant works by Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and others. Then, take a walking tour of the city, passing the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's Dome and the Baptistery, adjacent to the Giotto's Bell Tower. Pass the Accademia Gallery and learn about some of Michelangelo's flawless sculptures, including his famous David, and many other great works of art. DE TA IL OF THE B I R TH O F V E N U S BY BOT TIC ELLI IN FLOR ENC E , ITA LY BA RC ELON A , SPA IN

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