The pillar was erected in 1902 and stands on top of the market cellars in which merchants stored their wares. It is actually hollow and acts as a vent for the cellars. There is also a fountain at its base.
Phoenix Gold Mine is a family-owned business and they love giving tours and sharing its history. Samantha shows us around.
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Stockholm’s Old Town dates from the 13th century and is a maze of charming cobbled streets, alleyways, faded mustard and rust-coloured houses and town squares.
George G shares memories of a visit to Austria’s highest Alpine point
A small town, a famous photo and a buzzing antique mall mark Marilyn Jones’ visit
Jayita takes her eyes off distant horizons and finds a world of beauty at her feet
These elephants at Addo National Park seem to thoroughly enjoy their mud bath.
This park certainly lives up to its name. At one point we found ourselves in the middle of a gathering
