Biltmore Estate is a large private estate and tourist attraction near Asheville, North Carolina. Today, it measures 2,812 hectares (6,950 acres) or 28.12 square kilometers (10.86 square miles). In the 1880s Vanderbilt, who belonged to one of the wealthiest families in the country, began acquiring land in Asheville, eventually obtaining some 50,600 hectares (125,000 acres). … Read more
There have been many reincarnations of London Bridge since the original Roman crossing in 50 AD. Constructed out of wood, early versions of London Bridge were susceptible to fire, storms, and occasional invading armies. In 1176, the first stone bridge was built under the direction of Peter Colechurch. It was common in those days for … Read more
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east side of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park. Carnegie Hall, is one of the most prestigious venues in the world … Read more
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a highly ornate monastery that is situated in the Belem district of western Lisbon. The Jerónimos Monastery is along with the Tower of Belém, one of the most visited sites in Lisbon. The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style … Read more
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Its official name is the Cathedral Church of Saint John: The Great Divine in the City and Diocese of New York. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue between West 110th Street … Read more
The American Museum of Natural History is a museum in New York City, United States. The museum is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in Theodore Roosevelt Park right across the street from Central Park. The American Museum of Natural History occupies more than 186,000 square meters (2,000,000 square feet). It is one … Read more
The Reichstag building is one of the most famous landmarks in Berlin, Germany. The building is located in the historic center of Berlin near the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten. It was constructed to house the Reichstag (“Imperial Diet”) of the German Empire. The building was designed by German architect Paul Wallot. Construction took … Read more
The Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles formally known as Piazza del Duomo is a walled 8.87-hectare (21.9-acre) area located in the extreme northwestern part in the city of Pisa, Italy. The area is recognized as an important center of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world. The … Read more
The Washington National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The official name of the cathedral is the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington. Washington National Cathedral is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English … Read more