A distinctive landmark in Munich, the Theatine Church is a model of Italian-inspired Baroque architecture. The distinctive dome was not completed until 1690 and stands at 71 meters in height.
The Theatine Church was modelled on the Sant'Andrea della Valle church in Rome and is now home to the tombs of King Maximilian II and his consort Queen Marie and a whole assortment of members of the Wittelsbach family.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Zürich - a brief history of Grossmünster - A brief history of the distinctive twin-spired Grossmünster in Zürich
Switzerland - sacred destinations - Nine of the finest churchs, cathedrals and monastries in Switzerland
Rapperswil - What a visitor to Rapperswil needs to know
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
2012 Solar Eclipse - partial stages of the eclipse recommence - Video of third contact and the bgeinning of the partial eclipse during the 2012 eclipse seen from Port Douglas
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook