The most famous man-made monuments in the world Here are the Top 10 famous landmarks in the world. These man-made landmarks and monuments are so well known because of their location or special architecture and of course are famous attractions which would be great to visit with your family...
His production consists of about 300 works of small format and 34 monumental works, with many monuments along Mexico and Colombia, mainly in universities. Throughout his career he has demonstrated mastery of materials, regardless of the size of his sculptures, and covering many topics. Bir...
The ancient stone circle is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world. The best way to experience Stonehenge is to take a tour from Salisbury. There are several tour operators that offer day trips where you’ll learn about the history of Stonehenge and how it was built. You...
While an impressive length, the biggest attraction the Seine offers comes from the boat tours through Paris. Along these trips you can sightsee the most famous monuments of the city of love, from the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Musee d’Orsay, and even Notre Dame. The city itself has ...
What are three landmarks in Mexico City? If you only have time to visit a few landmarks in Mexico, you’ll find a cluster of fantastic cultural sites and monuments all located in Mexico City. This includes three of the best - the Zocalo (a square featuring many historical buildings), ...
He was instrumental in the creation of Musée national du Moyen Âge in Paris, where the tapestries now are displayed. The official database of French monuments, the Base Mérimée, bears his name. Zahi Hawass Zahi Hawass (Arabic: زاهي حواس; born May 28, 1947)...
The city ofTikalin Guatemala, with its monumental temples and palaces, embodies the height of the Maya classic period (A.D.300–900). Easter Islandis famous for its nearly 900 imposing monolithic stone figures calledmoaisthat dot the island. The statues are between 10 and 40 ft high and ...
His 31 years in power, to Dominicans known as the Trujillo Era (Spanish: El Trujillato), are considered one of the bloodiest eras ever in the Americas, as well as a time of a personality cult, when monuments to Trujillo were in abundance. Trujillo and his regime were responsible for ...
(Spanish: El Trujillato), are considered one of the bloodiest eras ever in the Americas, as well as a time of a personality cult, when monuments to Trujillo were in abundance. Trujillo and his regime were responsible for many deaths, including between 20,000 and 30,000 Haitians in the ...
Cancellara again won the Tour of Flanders and Paris–Roubaix double in 2013. In 2014, Cancellara repeated as winner of the Tour of Flanders. Since turning professional in 2000, Cancellara has ridden for four professional teams. He has achieved great success in the classic monuments; he has ...