The historic town of Alcaniz
The historic town of Alcaniz winds uphill from the river and at the top of a small hill is the 12th century castle of Los Calatravos which has now bee… Read the rest
Sankt-Peterburg: The Church of the Resurrection
The Church of the Resurrection, also known as the "Savior on Spilled Blood", was built in memory of Alexander II who was assassinated in 188… Read the rest
El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church
El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St Simon, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeast Cairo.The Arabic name Moka… Read the rest
The St. Mary’s Cathedral by Kenzo Tange
The St. Mary’s Cathedral was built in 1964 and designed by Kenzo Tange to replace the old wooden cathedral, in gothic style, burnt during wartim… Read the rest
The Monastery of Agios Pavlos (Saint Paul)
The Monastery of Agios Pavlos (Saint Paul) is dedicated to Christ the Savior and is located on the west side of Mount Athos. Its existence first appea… Read the rest
The Aljafería Palace
The Aljafería Palace is the only fortified Islamic palace that dates to the middle ages. The construction works of the palace have been completed in… Read the rest
The Monastery of Great Lavra
The Monastery of Great Lavra is the first monastery built on Mount Athos. It is located on the southeastern foot of the Mount at an elevation of 160 m… Read the rest
The Pilar Church in Zaragoza
The Pilar Church (also known as the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar) in Zaragoza is the center of pilgrimages to Our Lady of Pilar. Inside, a Rom… Read the rest
Prague Castle: One of the biggest castles in the world
One of the biggest castles in the world, and according to Guinness Book of Records, the biggest ancient castle, Prague Castle is about 570 meters in l… Read the rest
Löwenburg Castle in Kassel
Löwenburg Castle
Within the Wilhelmshöhe Hill Park which sits on one end of the city of Kassel, there stands what appears to be a medieval castle. H… Read the rest