UNESCO: Melaka, Historic City of the Straits of Malacca
Melaka, Malaysia was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2008. George Town was also inscribed on that date, and together, they […]
Attractions
Star of India, San Diego, California
The Star of India was built in 1863 at Ramsey in the Isle of Man. She was first known as Euterpe, the muse of music. […]
Parc de la Ciutadella Fountain, Barcelona
The fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella is commonly known as the Cascada, which refers to the triumphal arch at the center of the waterfall […]
Fish by Frank Gehry, Port Olimpica, Spain
Fish is a landmark in Port Olimpica, Spain. In the Catalan language it’s known as Peix. This sculpture sits at the base of one of […]
Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam
Description: This “floating” market on the Singel began in the 1860’s when nurserymen would sail up the Amstel to sell flowers and plants directly from […]
Photographing Virginia City, Nevada
Virginia City, Nevada was built nearly overnight, following the Comstock Lode silver strike in 1859. The population exploded, and for a short time, Virginia City […]
UNESCO: Works of Antoni Gaudi
Antoni Gaudí (25 June 1852 – 10 June 1926) was an architect from Reus, and the figurehead of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi is closely associated with […]
Barcelona, Spain from Parc Güell
Antoni Gaudi was commissioned by his main patron, Don Eusebi Güell, to design a residential English-style garden city on the outskirts of Barcelona. Gaudi worked […]