The Pisa tower in Italy
The leaning tower of Pisa is the Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Pisa. The Tower leans towards the South at an angle of 5.5 ° spreading 4.5 m. vertical. It reaches a height of 56 m and his weight is estimated at about 14,700 …
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Pushkar in India
Pushkar is considered one of the most ancient cities of the India. On the banks of Pushkar Lake, the pilgrims take baths in Holy waters, while not far away, vendors and craftsmen await patients when selling. Pushkar is located in the State of Rajasthan, about …
The Shrine of Ellora, in India
In western India, in the state of Maharashtra, there is a place tucked away amidst mountains Charanandri: Ellora, one of the most unique sanctuaries Asia. Perched among waterfalls and streams, rises a set of 34 caves temple, carved into the rock over a thousand years …
Sigiriya in Sri Lanka.
In the midst of a great plain stands the imposing rock of the lion, his strange monolithic form is the result of an extinct volcano that was eroded over thousands of years to expose its core solidified magma of 370 m. Although the first settlements …
The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali.
The Great Mosque of Djenne is located in the Sahel region in Djenne, Mali. Considered the largest adobe structure in the world, presents a traditional construction in the area, including Arabic influences. The date of its construction is unknown, but is believed to date from …
The Ermitage Winter Palace in Russia.
The Ermitage Winter Palace is a masterpiece of Rococo design. St. Petersburg, architect, Rastrelli 1754 to 1762. With the Rococo usually reserved for the furniture, the remarkable sixteenth-century architect Rastrelli created what is surely the most famous building of imperial St. Petersburg: the Hermitage Winter …
The Badshahi Mosque in Pakistan.
Lahore is the capital of the province of Punjab, in northeastern Pakistan, besides being the second most populous in the whole country, and has several architectural gems to visit. One of them, which is also all a religious symbol, is the Badshahi Mosque, which is …
The Alhambra of Granada in Spain.
The Alhambra. Declared a World Heritage Site, is undoubtedly the most emblematic monument of the city and one of the most visited in Spain. It consists of a defensive side, the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife Gardens. Welcoming more than 2,200,000 visitors a …
Mont Saint Michel in France.
Chosen as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1979, Mont Saint Michel, Mont Saint Michel and Mont St. Michel is the third most visited religious monument of France, just behind Notre Dame de Paris and the Sacred Heart, or doubt one of most beautiful and visited …
The Cathedral of Reims in France
Reims Cathedral belongs to all the classic cathedrals of France, along with the cathedrals of Amiens and Chartres. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Reims Cathedral was, as Saint-Denis, a deep meaning for the French monarchy. If this second was the seat of dynastic …
Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Perhaps it’s the quaintness of its image, its corridors mysterious, or just the architectural beauty built in stone and surrounded by a landscape that makes one sigh. The castle is located in …
The Palace of Versailles in Paris.
The Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly one of the best known and most beautiful palaces in the world. Although located outside Paris, its proximity allows us to visit during a brief break in the French capital. Heritage, Palace of Versailles noted for its exquisite architecture, …