The current Reichstag dome is a glass dome with a 360 degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape, constructed on top of the rebuilt Reichstag building in Berlin. It was designed by architect Norman Foster and built to symbolize the reunification of Germany. The Reichstag dome, the roof terrace and the German parliament attract visitors from all over the world. The debating chamber of the Bundestag, the German parliament, can be seen down below. A mirrored cone in the center of the dome directs sunlight into the building. The dome is open to the public and can be reached by climbing two steel, spiraling ramps that are reminiscent of a double-helix.

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Alcatraz Island is an island located near San Francisco. It is offen called as The Rock. It was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala, in 1775. Alcatraz Island offers a look at the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast. It was used as a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, a total of 29 years, and which was considered to be impossible to escape. Alcatraz did house a few well-known prisoners. These included Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and Arthur “Doc” Barker. The 1,576 prisoners were housed in the prison over the years.

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