Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the basilica was designed by the famous architect Gaudí and is now the most famous landmark in Spain. While its construction has started in 1882, it’s not finished yet.La Sagrada Famíliais scheduled to be completed in 2027, which is 145 years later!
B★★★Spain's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the most famous art museums in the world Frank Gehry, a Canadian American, designed(设计) it The government of Bilbao paid Gehry to design this museum. Bilbao needed money, and the government thought Gehry's building would bring many 41 to...
In the early 20thCentury, Catalan Modernist architect Antoni Gaudi was called to make certain additions to this Gothic architecture. While not all of his ideas were adopted the structure of the Cathedral still has the same 14thCentury charm and appeal to it. Therefore, when you are in Spain M...
And if you ever get a chance to go inside, you will see the unique ancient frescos and mosaics, restored after the mosque was turned into a museum in 1935. And finally, the Suleymaniye Mosque — the biggest mosque in the city. This famous landmark of Istanbul is located in the old...
Restaurant founded in:1890 Iconic dish:Shrimp and grits Established in 1890, Hyman's Seafood evolved from a dry goods store into a culinary institution, appreciated by local patrons and global celebrities alike. Their famous shrimp and grits feature fresh, local shrimp served over creamy, stone-gr...
This hotel occupies the enchanting Tenuta La Badiola estate on the Tyrrhenian coast. Formerly the summer residence of Grand Duke Leopold II, it offers the sense of isolation so dear to those seeking a little escape from everyday life. But it's also close to such famous places as Siena, ...
Why It’s Famous? From its perch high above Barcelona, Montserrat has gained renown for its natural setting, religious significance, and architectural beauty. Pilgrims have flocked here for centuries to see the miraculous Black Madonna statue, one of Spain’s most famous Catholic icons. Montserrat...
4 museums from France (all in Paris) 2 from Spain 2 from The Netherlands (both from Amsterdam) 2 from Russia 1 in Vatican 1 from Italy 1 in Poland These are some of the most famous museums in Europe – and it is no surprise to see them in this top. They are big museums, that ...
This ensures uninterrupted traffic in the Vatican museum. 7. Stairs Above the Sea Via CNN Where? Spain A man-made stone staircase, connecting the Gaztelugatxe island to the mainland, is a very famous staircase. With a chapel dating back to the 9th Century on top, there are around 230 ...
Escape the heat in the museum’s central courtyard Good for: The birthplace of one of the most well-known artists of modern times, Pablo Picasso, Malaga only opened a museum honoring the work of their famous son in 2003. Set within the 16th-century Buenavista Palace in the historical heart...