In architecture, a hall is a relatively large space enclosed by a roof and walls. It is a meeting place, entry, or passageway, ranging in size from a large reception room in a public building to a corridor or vestibule of a house. For the feudal society of medieval Europe, the hall was the centre … Read more
Tower is any structure that is relatively tall in proportion to the dimensions of its base. It may be either freestanding or attached to a building or wall. Modifiers frequently denote a tower’s function (e.g., watchtower, water tower, church tower, and so on). Old English torr is from Latin turris via Old French tor. The … Read more
A bridge is a structure built to span a gorge, valley, road, railroad track, body of water, or other physical obstacle. The design and structure of a bridge depends on its function and the nature of the terrain where the bridge is to be constructed. All major bridges are built with the public’s money. Therefore, … Read more
Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. The Egyptian pyramids were built as burial places and monuments to the Pharaohs and their … Read more
The Seven Wonders of the World also known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World or simply as Seven Wonders is a list of remarkable constructions of classical antiquity given by various authors in guidebooks or poems popular among ancient Hellenic tourists. The Seven Wonders were first defined as themata – Greek for ‘things … Read more
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is one of the largest and finest churches in Iceland. Situated in the center of Reykjavík, it is one of the city’s best-known landmarks. The church is 74,5 meters (240 feet) high and is visible from almost any point in the city. … Read more
The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest churches in the world. The church located in Bethlehem in the West Bank. It is built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus. The grotto is the oldest site continuously used as a place of worship in Christianity, and the basilica … Read more
The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai. It is commonly known as Oriental Pearl Tower. The tower is located in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Shanghai. Construction began in 1991, and the tower was completed in 1994. The Oriental Pearl Tower is the world’s sixth tallest TV and radio tower. … Read more
The Chapel Bridge is a bridge crossing the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a wooden footbridge named after the nearby St. Peter’s Chapel. The bridge is famed as an architectural masterpiece, because of its wood construction and iconic covered style. It is the world’s oldest covered wooden bridge and … Read more