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Salesforce Park in San Francisco, California

Salesforce is a major company and this park is sponsored by them. The Salesforce Transit Center houses a few methods of public transportation. A funicular will bring you to the top where you can walk around the greenery and take a seat to soak in the sun that slips between the towering buildings.

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Parc du Mont-Royal in Montréal, Canada

Parc du Mont-Royal is a green sanctuary right in the heart of the city. Offering sweeping views of the city’s skyline, the park is favored by tourists, joggers, cyclists, and the leisurely walker. The Mont Royal chalet offers public restrooms, a safe haven from winter winds, and occasional public programming. The Mont Royal Summit is the highest peak in the park and offers a great panoramic view. The Kondiaronk Belvedere offers iews of views of downtown Montréal, the St. Lawrence River and Monteregian Hills and is a crowd favorite.

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Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain

Park Güell is this magical wonderland of whimsical architecture, complete with colorful mosaics, detailed tiles, and odd shapes. The same Antoni Gaudí of Sagrada Familia fame also designed this masterpiece, which served as a public park. Located atop a hill, the park boasts panoramic views of Barcelona.

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Turó de les Tres Creus in Barcelona, Spain

From the Turó de les Tres Creus, which is located in Park Güell, you can see a magnificent 360 degree view of Barcelona, stretching from the mountains to the sea. The structure itself is made of stacked stones and three crosses. It's a bit of a trek from Park Güell, but not impossible to walk up the paved pathways. 

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Versailles, France

Versailles stands unrivaled as a place of grandeur and opulence. Beyond the looming gold gilded gates is a magnificent estate, also gilded in gold. Everything glints underneath the sun. Beyond the estate are sprawling, well manicured gardens, with blooming with wildflowers nestled in well kept hedges. The gardens are a living museum, an homage to a time and a man who demanded perfection and excellence.

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