Breanne Kinler
1. Paris, France: 48.86° N, 2.35°
 Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an important part of Paris because it is the tallest monument in the
world.
 Disneyland Paris
Disney Land Paris is important because there aren’t very many Disney parks.
 Notre Dame De Paris
Notre Dame De Paris is an important place because it is one of the first Gothic
Cathedrals.
2. Rome, Italy: 41.86° N, 12.5° E
 Colosseum
The Colosseum is important to Rome because it was used for 4 centuries for games and
other entertaining activities.
 Roman Forum
The inclusion of the Senate House made the Roman Forum the most important of all the
Forums.
 Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's
many squares.
3. Vienna, Austria: 48.2°N, 16.37°E
 St. Stephen’s Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of the first gothic churches in the world.
 Prater
The Vienna Prater is home to the largest Ferris wheel in Vienna along with many other
exciting rides and games.
 Museum of Military History
The Museum of Military History examines the history of the Habsburg Monarchy from
the end of the 16th century to the end of the monarchy in 1918, as well as the
subsequent years up until 1945. The museum mainly focuses on the role of the army
and military history on the high seas.
4. Berlin, Germany: 52.52°N, 13.38°E
 Berlin Wall
The official purpose of this Berlin Wall was to keep Western “fascists” from entering
East Germany and undermining the socialist state, but it primarily served the objective
of stemming mass defections from East to West.
 Berlin Zoo
The Berlin Zoo has rapidly developed one of the world’s largest animal collections,
maintaining more than 5,350 specimens of about 885 species.
 Reichstag Dome
The new Reichstag building was officially opened on 19 April 1999. Eight hundred tons
of steel and 3,000 square meters of glass went into building this structure, which is 23.5
meters high, while 360 mirrors provide daylight to the newly designed plenary chamber.
5. London, England: 51.5072° N, 0.1275° W
 London Eye
It is an enormous Ferris wheel that sits on the south bank of the River Thames. It is on
the west end of Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank and it stands roughly 135 metres in
height.
 Big ben
The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was
completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes
heard for the first time on 11 July and the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.
 Tower Bridge
It took eight years, five major contractors and the relentless labour of 432 construction
workers to build Tower Bridge.
Questions
1. Paris
A) Eiffel Tower
How much does the Eiffel Tower weigh?
Does the Eiffel Tower get taller in the summer? If so, how much taller?
Do you think the Eiffel tower costs more than its worth? Why or why not?
B) Disney Land Paris
When did it open?
Is smoking allowed? If so, where?
How many trees live there?
Would you want to visit Disneyland Paris if there is a Disneyland in the
United States that is a lot closer? If so, Why?
C) Notre Dame De Paris
What are the dimensions?
Where is it located?
When is the best time to visit?
Would you want to visit here? Why or why not?
2. Rome
A) Colosseum
What was it originally called?
When was it built?
How big is it?
If you could go back in time, would you have liked to watch a show? Why
or why not?
B) Roman Forum
What is a forum?
How many tourists does it attract a year?
How big is the Roman Forum?
Do you think the Roman Forum is an important part of Rome’s history?
Why or why not?
C) Piazza Navona
When was it built?
What was it used for?
What was it known as?
Does this seem like a place you want to visit? Why or Why not.
3. Vienna
A) St. Stephen’s Cathedral
What kind of Cathedral is it?
Why was it built?
What is the most unique feature?
Would you want to attend a service at the Cathedral? Why or why not.
B) Prater
What is the Prater?
About how many attractions do they have?
What is the “Green Prater”?
Would you enjoy the Green prater more or the part with all of the roller
coasters? Why?
C) Museum of Military History
About how many exhibits do they have?
When was it built?
Why was it built?
Do you think you would find it interesting to visit? Why?
4. Berlin
A) Berlin Wall
About how many people died trying to cross over the Wall?
About how many escaped?
What did East Germany call the Wall?
Do you think they should have rebuilt the wall once it fell? Why or Why not.
B) Berlin Zoo
How many acres is the zoo?
When did it open? How long has it been open?
How many different species live here?
If you were to go to this zoo, about how many days do you think you could
spend here without seeing the same thing twice?
C) Reichstag Dome
Who designed the Dome?
Why did they have to rebuild it?
How big is the newest one?
Out of all of the buildings, which is your favorite? Why?
5. London
A) London Eye
Why are there 32 capsules on the London eye?