Bratislava has been the capital and economic and social centre of Slovakia since 1 January 1993, located on the border between Austria and Hungary. Built at the intersection of the…
The Ducal Palace of Mantua was the residence of the Gonzaga family, Dukes of Mantua, from 1328 until 1707. Following the Austrian rule, the Ducal Palace was the subject of…
The ancient stables on the Isola del Te were renovated to build the Te Palace which was intended for leisure, parties and receptions of Corte Gonzaga. The Te Palace was built…
Notre Dame Cathedral was built in 1163 on a small island in the Seine River. It took almost 100 years to make it, but it has been further modified over…
The Eiffel Tower, 324 meters high, was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 and to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. It was built in just 2 years…
Louis XIV in 1670 commissioned the construction of Les Invalides which was intended to provide a shelter to take care of wounded, old, crippled or fragile soldiers and ensure their…