The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy, from which size it receives the appellation “major”. The Basilica is located at 34 Piazza del Esquilino, some five blocks southwest of Stazione Termini.The ancient basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, Read more...

CosmoCaixa opens up the doors to the world of science. Read more...

The Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. It was the citadel (equivalent of the ancient Greek acropolis) of the earliest Romans. The name capitol seems to have meant “dominant height”, although ancient tradition places its origin in caput (“skull”: a specific skull found while laying the Temple of Jupiter Read more...

Located in the North Lawndale community and parts of the area known as Pilsen, Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center totals 218 acres. Douglas Park is a historic regional park with features that include 2 gymnasiums, an auditorium, computer lab, fitness center, a kitchen, grand ball room, and meeting rooms. Outdoors, the park offers tennis courts, a game day football Read more...

Hudson River Park, the longest waterfront park in the United States, has transformed four miles of decaying piers and parking lots along Manhattan’s West side into a beloved, urban recreational paradise. Attracting 17 million visits each year, the Park offers a myriad of recreational and educational activities for local residents and visitors alike, and plays a critical role in protecting Read more...

Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience. Privately funded with your support, we’re proud to feature innovative learning programs, global conservation and science projects, and world-class care. Read more...