Nelson’s column happens to be one of London’s most legendary monuments. The monument was built as a befitting tribute to Lord Nelson who was instrumental in Britain’s hard fought victory in the famous Battle of Trafalgar. The monument was built in the year 1840 and towers to a height of 185 feet and is defended(…)
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Cleopatra’s Needle
Cleopatra’s Needle in London is a granite obelisk, which is all of 68 feet and weighs 180 tons. This obelisk originally dates back to 1500 B.C. and was built for Tuthmose III. The Hieroglyphics praising Tuthmose and honoring his third Sed festival can be found on the obelisk along with engraved inscriptions by Ramessses II(…)
Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch which is also popularly referred to as the Constitution Arch is the creation of Decimus Burton. The magnificent monument is located at London’s Hyde Park corner and towards the end of Constitution Hill. The monument was built in honor of the Duke of Wellington and was erected way back in the year 1828(…)
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is basically a Gothic Church and its profile is more of a Cathedral located in Westminster, towards the west side of the Palace of Westminster. It serves as the venue of coronation as well as burial of the British monarchy. Westminster Abbey is a stunning architectural marvel, which dots the London city landscape.(…)
Yellowstone National Park
The first national park in the world, Yellowstone is home to Old Faithful Geyser, as well as the majority of the world’s geysers. Yellowstone features well preserved natural beauty, including its mountains, subalpine forest, canyons, rivers, and lakes. Yellowstone Lake is in the Yellowstone Caldera, an active volcano that is the largest in North America.(…)
Windsor Castle
The magnificent 900-year-old Windsor Castle is the official residence of the Queen and the world’s largest working castle. It was built by William the Conqueror. The state apartments in particular house some of the rarest collections of art and paintings in the world. The works of legends of the stature of Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein and(…)
Museum Island
Museum Island, an island within the Spree River of Berlin, Germany, is home to 5 islands. Known as Museuminsel in German, the island was once the city of Cölln, and is now the historic center of Berlin. The concept of the Museum Island is based on plans from the German architect, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and(…)
Levoca and Spis Castle
Levoca and Spis Castle are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Slovakia, in Europe. A well-preserved collection of buildings once used for military, political, and religious purposes, the World Heritage Site features Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. The region was a Saxon colony from the Middle Ages, and is an important cultural(…)
The London Zoo
The London Zoo is quite old and has a bit of history. It was opened in the year 1828 and, at the time of inception, the zoo was the abode of exotic animals and renowned biological scientists and researchers carried out routine research with resident species. With the passage of time, the London Zoo became(…)
River Thames
The River Thames has played pivotal role as far as the development of London from its nascent stage to a city of stupendous dimensions is concerned. In the medieval past, London was one of the most famous cities, and it amassed its riches from the ships, which lay anchor at the London Port. The river(…)