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Know the reason why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital
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Know about the tragic fire that destroyed the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament Buildings in 1916
Ottawa: City Hall Ottawa: Fairmont Château Laurier hotel and Parliament Buildings
Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Know the history and importance of the Peace Tower Carillon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ottawa: Rideau Canal
Know the reason why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital
Know about the tragic fire that destroyed the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament Buildings in 1916
Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Know the history and importance of the Peace Tower Carillon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Catedral at night on Plaza de Armas (also known as plaza mayor) Lima, Peru.
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