This historical monument in Spain is a truly imposing sight that has been around since 1 A.D, with some major reconstruction done in the 18th-century, but still standing strong and as good as new. Mezquita of Corboda This UNESCO-listed incredible monument in Spain was once the principal mos...
With no less than 41 cultural buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Spain has plenty to attract tourists all year round for both historical and cultural discoveries. The country, which ranks second in the world tourist destinations ranking, is rich in fascinating history, has incredible ...
[阅读理解] Last summer I went to one of the world’s most famous historical places, the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It was the home of the emperors (皇帝) of the last two dynasties (朝代) in China, the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City was built in 1,420. The pala...
The Grand Palace, dating back to 1782 and the reign of King Rama I, is a complex of traditional Thai buildings that holds historical and sacred iconography. This palace in Bangkok is particularly famous for housing the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), home to the famous green ...
ship shapes, and flowing water. Furthermore, the architecture of this titanium museum also reflects the historical development of the shipbuilding and fishing industries in Bilbao. In addition, to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, visitors can admire the installations, fountains, and many beautiful sculptur...
The forest is also home to a number of important historical sites, including the Monkey Park, where you can get up close and personal with some of Kyoto’s resident monkeys. There’s also the Jizo-in Temple, one of Kyoto’s most important Buddhist temples. Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, ...
2. Montserrat Monastery, Spain Rising majestically amongst the saw-toothed peaks of the Montserrat mountain range lies the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat. Nestled just outsideBarcelona in Catalonia, Montserrat has welcomed pilgrims since its founding in 1025, though hermitage sites predate the monast...
and very knowledgeable about the fascinating historical sites that I visited.Please extent my thanks especially to Mr.Mokhta Said,who guided me around the Valley of the Kings.That was the highpght of my trip. 1’m going to share my experiences with friends and family,and l will definitely...
Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side is the Ali Qapu Palace. ...
and the popes' evacuation from Rome. Pilgrims began turning to other sites for spiritual sustenance. Compostela in northern Spain, the site of a shrine to St. James, was overwhelmingly the most popular pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages, with tens of thousands of pilgrims following four main...