TRIP Located in the city of Fremantle, the Statue of Bon Scott is a bronze statue dedicated to musician Bon Scott, original singer of Australian rock band AC/DC. TAP Although born in Scotland in 1946, Bon Scott lived in Fremantle from 1956. It was in this Western Australian city where he would first become exposed … Continue reading Statue of Bon Scott, Fremantle
Cologne Cathedral, Cologne
TRIP Cologne Cathedral is Catholic Church located in the city of Cologne, Germany. A monumental piece of religious architecture, the Cathedral is Germany’s most visited attraction and a must see when visiting the city of Cologne. TAP Construction on Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 before ceasing, uncompleted, in 1473. Roughly four-hundred years later, the original … Continue reading Cologne Cathedral, Cologne
Osaka Castle, Osaka
TRIP Osaka Castle is Japanese castle located in the city Osaka, Japan. Although a modern reconstruction of the 1583 original, Osaka Castle is still considered to be one of Osaka’s top attractions and one of Japan’s most popular castles. TAP Originally built in 1583, Osaka Castle was in use for almost three hundred years before … Continue reading Osaka Castle, Osaka
Camp Nou, Barcelona
TRIP Camp Nou is a football stadium located in Barcelona, home ground of European football giants FC Barcelona. The stadium has a seating capacity of 99,354 making it the largest in Europe and third largest in the world. TAP Originally built in 1957, the Camp Nou was built to replace the outdated Camp de Les … Continue reading Camp Nou, Barcelona
Trip Tap Go’s Guide to Sydney Olympic Park
As the countdown begins to Tokyo 2020, Trip Tap Go would like to take you on a tour of Sydney Olympic Park – the centrepiece of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Located in Western Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park is a suburb in its own right, built specifically for the hosting of the 2000 Olympics. Sydney … Continue reading Trip Tap Go’s Guide to Sydney Olympic Park
Uncle Mings, Sydney
The best themed bars are always those that are fully committed to the experience they are trying to create for their visitors. Uncle Mings is a perfect example of a bar that has been able to successfully create a distinct experience, transporting visitors back in time to 1920s Shanghai. Located down a set of stairs … Continue reading Uncle Mings, Sydney
Beatles Platz, Hamburg
TRIP Beatles Platz is a public plaza located in the St. Pauli area of Hamburg. Created in 2008 to recognise the shared history between The Beatles and the city of Hamburg, Beatles Platz is an excellent tribute to the world’s most famous band. TAP Located at the crossroads of Reeperbahn and Grosße Freiheit, Beatles Platz … Continue reading Beatles Platz, Hamburg
The Mouth of Truth, Rome
TRIP The Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) is a 1.3 tonne marble mask located within the portico of the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome. The Mouth of Truth is one of Rome’s quirkier attractions, and is one of the Italian capital’s best photo ops. TAP The original purpose of The Mouth … Continue reading The Mouth of Truth, Rome
The Beatles Statue, Liverpool
TRIP The Beatles Statue is a larger-than-life-sized monument of one of Liverpool’s greatest ever exports – The Beatles. A fitting tribute to the world’s most famous band, The Beatles Statue is a testament to the band’s lasting popularity. TAP The Beatles Statue is located at Pier Head and was unveiled in 2015 to commemorate 50 … Continue reading The Beatles Statue, Liverpool
Narva Triumphal Arch, Saint Petersburg
TRIP The Narva Triumphal Arch is a monumental arch located in the city of Saint Petersburg. The arch’s unique, green colour allows it to stand out amongst the many triumphal arch’s that are found across Europe. TAP Originally built in 1814 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon, the arch is still one Saint Petersburg's … Continue reading Narva Triumphal Arch, Saint Petersburg