The Statue of Unity is the tallest statue in the world. This statue is 182 meters tall and was completed within a span of 34 months and was unveiled on Patel’s birth anniversary in 2018.The statue was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar and was built by Larsen & Toubro, an Indi...
One of London’s more modern attractions, the 95-story-tall, all-glass Shard wields the title as the tallest building in all of Europe (excluding Russia), at a whopping 310 meters tall — a height guaranteeing that visitors get the best views in all of London! Read More The Shard ticke...
Angel Falls, the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in the world. This magnificent natural wonder might look familiar, as it inspired the waterfall in the movieUp. Located in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angel Fall...
1796 CE Battle of Lodi General Napoleon Bonaparte (French Army) defeated Austria 1797 CE Battle of Rivoli Napoleon Bonaparte defeated Austria 1798 CE Battle of the Pyramids Napoleon defeated Mameluks (in Egypt) 1798 CE Battle of Ballinamuck British forces defeated Ireland and France 1799 Battle of...
Why aren’t the Pyramids closer to the top? After all, they’re the world’s oldest tourist attraction, and remain truly awe-inspiring. The Great Pyramid of Giza clocked a 3800-year stint as the world’s tallest building, while just down the road is the Sphinx, one of the olde...
Located about an hour from Playa del Carmen, Coba is a series of temple structures and sacbeob or roadways. This is one of the last places in which tourists are allowed to climb the tallest pyramid on the peninsula, Nohuch Mul.
It will of course be more expensive to visit any African locale than say Florida in the United States, but Africa has unique sights. For example, I have visited the pyramids in Giza, Egypt, twice and was thoroughly impressed both times. Las Vegas may have a pyramid replica, but there’s...
To their trusty friend, Map, of course! Lost Map: Dora, Boots, Backpack, and Map are ready for another great day of adventure together. But when a big goofy bird mistakes Map for a stick and flies him all the way to a nest on top of Tallest Mountain, Dora and Boots need ...
In addition to being the longest river on earth, the Nile wasintegral to ancient Egyptian lifeand remains just as important today. The Nile used to flood the lands ofEgyptand leave fertile, black soil in its wake. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are located just 20 miles from its de...
Rousay: dramatic cliffs, bird colonies and over 150 archeological sites – it is known as the ‘Egypt of the North’ Westray and Papa Westray: Notland castle, Knap of Howar (farmstead predating the Pyramids), Viking house, heritage center, puffins, rural life ...