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The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church.   A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.)   The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw.  The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery.   The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading.  

There are no hotel pickups for the Hop-On-Hop-Off Tours. However, all Hop-On Hop-Off routes pass within 5 blocks of nearly every major downtown tourist hotel as well as in various locations at Fisherman’s Wharf. A hotel shuttle to Fisherman's Wharf is available in the morning. For further information and specific schedule times, please call the City Sightseeing office at +1.415.440.8687. AUDIO GUIDE in VARIOUS LANGUAGES: The tour is available with audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Korean on every other bus throughout the day. Please ask at the City Sightseeing office for further information.

Enjoy  the marine life, films and fun at  Aquarium de Paris ! This unique attraction in the heart of Paris combines cutting-edge sea-life displays with the most up-to date audiovisual presentation techniques. See all the drama and colour of the undersea world - up close. Discover 43 aquariums containing over 10,000 fish and marine invertebrates, including 25 sharks, a touch pool, 2 cinemas, various spectacles and informative talks giving you and your family a magical day. Walk through the 11 metre tunnel and get nose to nose with the dangerous denizens of the deep. It’s an experience like no other! There’s plenty of hands-on stuff too. Kids love the pools where you can touch and feed the fish. If you’ve never stroked a carpe now’s your chance. Discover the secrets of cinema through spectacular stage settings, interactive activities, special effects  inspired by mythical scenes.. There’s something for everyone at Aquarium de Paris ! Highlights include: • Stroke a sturgeon! • Get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays • Be a cartoon super-hero!

100 Highlights Cruise Amsterdam Highlights Discover 100 highlights in Amsterdam in 1 Hour View the famous attractions: Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House Snap charming photos of the passing city sights, including the Skinny Bridge, Merchant Homes and Churches Amsterdam, a city built on water, explore the city and get to know it in an ultimate way through the canal cruises The 100 Highlights Cruise departs every 30 minutes from the pier opposite Amsterdam Central Station. So you’ll never have to wait very long!   Tickets include: 1 hour 100 highlights cruise Audio Guide in 19 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Hindi and Hebrew. Boats have toilet facilities included   Tickets exclude: Hotel Pick-up Food & Drinks   Why not combine your 100 Highlights Cruise with other famous attractions and activities in Amsterdam such as the Amsterdam Museum or Ripley's Believe it or Not Amsterdam  

DINNER CRUISE MENU APPETIZERS OPTIONS Classic Shrimp Cocktail - $11 Six beautiful Gulf shrimp, poached to perfection and served with a tart-and-tangy Creole-style dipping sauce brightened with a kick of heat.
 Spinach & Artichoke Gratin - $8.00 Warm and rich, baked with caramelized onions and garlic, roasted artichoke quarters, and just a touch of diced pimento. Finished with a dusting of parmesan and herbed, gratin-style bread crumbs for a satisfying crunch.
Seasonal Bruschetta - $8.00 Crunchy, toasted crostini brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and a pistou of macerated fresh garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. Served with a generous topping of this season’s organic ingredients, including freshly chopped tomatoes, farmer’s cheese and mushrooms in a reduced balsamic glaze.
(Ask your server for today’s option.) SECOND COURSE OPTIONS - $14 Farm to Sea – Filet and Prawns Succulent, center-cut USDA Choice filet mignon grilled to perfection and smothered with our signature black truffle butter.  Partnered with three jumbo roasted Gulf prawns, drizzled with a fragrant Meyer-lemon and Roma-tomato cream.  Served with a medallion of red creamer potato gratin, baked with caramelized onions and four distinctive cheeses. Served with garden’s best seasonal vegetables.
DESSERT OPTIONS Sugar-Glazed Crème Brulée - $6  A classic application of a perennial favorite with a slight twist:  a complement of fresh, seasonal berries: silky, sweet, browned to perfection and graced with a spoonful of freshly whipped cream.
Chocolate Trilogy - $7 A dense, creamy flourless torte made with lusciously dark gianduja and topped with a duo of light, airy white and dark chocolate mousses.  Finished with a chocolate ganache glaze.
Seasonal Berry Parfait - $6 A beautiful confection of fresh tart-and-sweet berries tossed in simple syrup and layered with deliciously rich Chantilly cream. Your reward for reaching the bottom of the glass:  a Silky Sabayon custard flavored with Grand Marnier and crème patisserie.
*Please ask your server about wine recommendations with dinner.