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 […]
landmarks
Barcelona, Spain From Monument a Colom
The Monument a Colom (Christopher Columbus Monument) stands at the foot of Las Ramblas, near the Barcelona Harbor. It was built in 1888 to honor […]
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. […]
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 […]
Arc de Triomf, Barcelona
Description: The Arc de Triomf was built in 1888 as the main entrance to the Exposición Universal de Barcelona. This beautiful arch was designed by […]
Union Station: Denver, Colorado, USA
Description: Union Station is Denver, Colorado’s historic train station. The station first opened in 1881. Amtrak operates out of this station and it’s one of […]
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 […]