These impressive buildings are the offices of all public meetings and different parliamentary offices. however, government buildings play not only a role in the political life of a country, but they are historical monuments too and a perfect illustration of a country’s heritage. With a government’s deep pockets and motivated by pride and prestige, they are inherently symbolic…
For hundreds of years the houses of the tiny village of Júzcar in the Spanish province of Andalucía, were whitewashed. Nowadays it is the World’s first Smurf Village. [booking_product_helper shortname=”juzcar”] In 2010, Júzcar was chosen by Sony Pictures as the setting for the premiere of their new film “The Smurfs 3D”. Sony Pictures made a terrible movie, but did one…
Train travel, which was considered a great innovation once upon a time, is still a very important mode of transport. It offers travelers a chance to sit back and relax as they ride through some of the world’s most incredible scenery. As train commuters, people often walk in and out of the stations at a…
Since the dawn of history, men have tried to reach for the sky, or so we read in the famous myth of the Tower of Babel. Tall buildings have existed for hundreds of years, but during the 20th century, they reached new heights when skyscrapers began to pop up around the world. Men have used…
The Opera House is a plush, gilded palace where grandiose spectacles requiring vast spaces and great heights could be performed where the social elite gathers to watch in comfort and elegance wonderful performances. There are only a few opera houses without a “royal box”, since they were used not only to establish the ruling class…
With massive walls that often reach hundreds of feet high and hold in place trillions of gallons of water, dams are among the biggest, heaviest and most impressive structures made by human hands in the world. When Hoover Dam was finished in 1935 it was the tallest dam in the world. Since then, larger, taller and more…
Nearly every major city in the developed world has skyscrapers, which are the most visible signs of a nation’s progress. Thanks to a stronger economy and better understanding about the benefits of tall buildings, many cities around the globe are now looking up, with new towers rising high above their skylines. Some of them are…
Today, we present to you a collection of buildings that have a quite unusual and bizarre appearance. From the ‘Elephant Building’ to the ‘Cell Phone Building’, this collection of The World’s 20 Weirdest Skyscrapers will certainly open your eyes. They are not only wonders of design but have also become a landmark in their countries. Fuji Tower, Tokyo…
Stadiums are the synergy between engineering, art and entertainment. The need for better andm bigger stadiums has always resulted in some iconic infrastructures, several of which have become world famous landmarks. Check out the list below of the The World’s 15 Most Amazing Stadiums. Borisov Arena, Borisov, Belarus 1 Borisov Arena is the home stadium of FC…
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. No matter how busy we are, we must always take a break to breathe and think about something else than work. Sometimes we need a beautiful, magnificent and extraordinary clock to tell us it is time to relax, travel and enjoy life. Telling time…
Tall, taller, tallest! The race to have the tallest or biggest structure in the world is nothing new. Taller towers, higher buildings, and bigger bridges never cease to amaze us as countries showcase their building prowess year after year. The latest entrant into this race for supremacy seems to be the humble pole. From a 100-meter…
Hair raising ghost stories and death-defying experiences have always had their fair share of followers. There is something morbidly fascinating about the supernatural, especially ghost stories that have been passed down through the ages. These hair raising tales have gripped the imaginations of many a novelist and filmmaker. However, the truth behind some of these…
The word ‘castle’ is synonymous with images of thick walls, fortified towers, hilltop settings, and fairytales. The biggest castle in the world was built during the Middle Ages as residences and fortified cities by the nobility and royalty. Usually, they cover an extensive area because of their walls, fortifications, and moats. While most of the…
People traveling around the world return home with a stash of memories captured on their cameras and in the journals they keep. The beauty and hospitality of visited places remain etched in our memories. Sometimes, however, we end up in a city that is so polluted and noisy that the holiday becomes stressful rather than…
The most mysterious European era is none other than the Middle Ages, thanks to the diversified events which marked significant changes in the course of Europe’s fate, culminating in what we today know as Renaissance and Reformation. Starting from the time of the downfall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages have been always considered…
This universe is curious. The world of stars, galaxies, and the cosmos has always intrigued human beings about their existence, history, as well as future. Thanks to scientific and technical research and advancement, now humans can easily gather information about the nature of the universe, the galaxies, and the stars. With that being said, the…
Defensive walls were built over the centuries to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. Beyond their defensive utility, many walls also had important symbolic functions, representing the status and independence of the communities they embraced. Nowadays these walls are UNESCO monuments visited by millions of people. These walls are silent witnesses of glorious…
One of the many wonderful things about southern Spain is that there are so many little villages to discover. Andalucía, a rocky, sun-baked region on Spain’s southern coast, has its own character and its own specialties, which makes every trip an authentic experience. Instead of visiting only Málaga, Granada, Córdoba or Seville, try exploring the…
Chefchaouen, a small town in northern Morocco, has a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and wonderful architecture. But what it’s most famous for are the vivid blue walls of many of the buildings. Founded in 1471, Chefchaouen began as a small Moorish fortress for exiles from Spain, gradually welcoming Jews and Christian converts as well.…
The architectural glory of European countries is represented by their magnificent castles. Here are 10 of the Most Famous Castles In Europe. Prague Castle, Czech Republic 10 Prague Castle, founded around 880 AD, is the largest medieval castle in Europe and was once the seat of the Kings of Bohemia. Today, the President of the…
Despite popular belief, San Francisco doesn’t have the steepest road in the world (or even in the U.S. for that matter). Of course, what’s defined as “steepest” is certainly up for debate. But, Baldwin Street, located just a few minutes northeast of downtown Dunedin, New Zealand is reputed to be the world’s steepest residential street, according…
Casa Batlló, located in the heart of Barcelona, is a living testament to the creative brilliance of Antoni Gaudí. This architectural masterpiece is not just a building but a symbol of art, culture, and history, offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional architecture. Architectural Brilliance and Symbolism The Richness of Details The design of Casa…
We have seen a couple of impressive architectural works of art in China, yet we didn’t see this one coming. The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort joins these high tech, eye-catching architectural achievements and achieved international wow-coverage for its extraordinary ring-shaped design, which has been compared to both a horseshoe and a donut, and which loops…
An obelisk is a monumental tapering column carved from a single block of stone, with a square (or rectangular) cross-section and capped with a pointed top called a pyramiding. These were originally called “tekhenu” by the builders, the Ancient Egyptians. The Greeks who saw them used the Greek ‘obeliskos’ to describe them, and this word passed…