The most spectacular places in Europe (Destinations)
Chartres Cathedral
It is considered the supreme example of Gothic architecture and was the first cathedral to be May 3 round windows with a diameter of 13 meters and its walls could be decorated with stained glass windows (windows).
Church was divided by rows of columns, decorated with three giant vessels sized sculptures of many of legendary leaders and saints of various historical periods. Cathedral have a special importance as a place of pilgrimage to Chartres being is the most precious relic ...
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Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
Undoubtedly, the Eiffel Tower in central Paris is the most important metal construction of the nineteenth century. Tower foundation was made in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, who said that the tower is a monument in honor of the French Revolution of 1789, which opened the way "a century of industry and technology."
Initially, the Eiffel Tower was 300.5 meters, but after placing a television antenna, its height is 320.75 meters. Weight, of 9700 tons, was reduced after the renovati...
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Saint Sophia Church - Aghia Sophia - represents the triumph of Christianity, but also a symbol of Byzantium.
Tralles Anthemios master builders of Isidore of Miletus created one of the most impressive sacred buildings in the world, with a central dome designed based on mathematical calculations.
It was the largest church of Christianity until the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453. The cathedral was converted into a mosque and four minarets were built surrounding the ...
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