Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. However, in ancient times hope was scarce. Travelers, conquerors, adventurers and sailors needed clear signs in order to cross the seas. Before the construction of seaports people were guided by fires on top of the hills near the coasts. This…
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…
Although religion is playing a less prominent role in civilization nowadays, churches, cathedrals and basilicas still play a very important role in the landscapes of most cities around the world. Some of the most beautiful and inspiring creations in the world are churches, and regardless of our religious beliefs and affiliation, anyone can appreciate churches…
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…
Over many centuries, great artists have provided humanity with stunning statues, each having a story to tell. These statues are considered to be beautiful, distinctive and a symbol of different cultures and traditions, but most importantly they have educated, inspired and moved us for centuries and continue to influence our understanding of the world. Here are the Top…
Floating hotels have become a new trend over the past couple of years. As global warming leads to an unforeseen rise in sea levels, vacations on over-water villas and bungalows may be the answer. These breathtaking floating hotels from California to French Polynesia offer the best panoramic views. Enjoy the 7 Coolest Floating Hotels Around…
There are thousands of bridges in the world, most of which are likely utilitarian. Yet some engineers take it upon themselves to make their creations unique and eye-catching, almost like works of art. Sure, some bridges are pretty like the Brooklyn Bridge. But what about the ones that stop you cold? The ones that cause…
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…
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…
Where there is no temple there shall be no homes. Where there are no homes there are no people. Temples are the living proof of ancient, rich, both extinct and extant civilizations. Call it a chapel, church, mosque, pagoda, shrine, synagogue or cathedral, a temple is an excellent place to start learning and understanding a…
They say life is about all the little ups and downs that make it worth living so WOW Travel decided to get aboard the 10 Most Famous Ferris Wheels in the World. Hop on! Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel, Yongle Bridge, Tianjin, China 1 This 120-meter (394 ft) tall giant Ferris wheel is the only Ferris wheel in the world that was…