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The Chateau de Chambord is one of the most recognizable chateaux located at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher in France. It is considered as the largest chateau found in the Loire Valley. Considering that it was never completed, it may possibly be even larger than its current existence. It is considered as one of the major tourist attractions
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August 14th, 2012
Chateau De Chambord
May 22nd, 2012
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral is the head church of the Diocese of Glasgow. It is located north of High Street and east of Cathedral Street, right beside the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and right in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. It is also called as the High Kirk of Glasgow, St. Kentigern’s or St. Mungo’s Cathedral.
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Buda Castle
Buda Castle is a historical castle and palace complex that was once the residence for the Hungarian kings. It is located in the southern tip of Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary. It was also known as the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle in the past. Buda Castle is now considered as part of the
March 21st, 2012
Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya is a unique looking private museum that is located in Mexico City. The museum is owned by the Carlos Slim Foundation houses an extensive art collection as well as religious relics and historical documents. It was named in memory of the late wife of Carlos Slim, currently considered as one, if not, the
March 13th, 2012
Pena National Palace
The Pena National Palace is an imposing ancient palace that is located on top of a hill above the town of Sintra in Portugal. It is considered as a national monument and is considered to be one of the foremost expressions of Romanticist architecture. The palace is also included in the list of UNESCO World
November 8th, 2011
Votive Church Vienna
The Votive Church in Vienna, Austria is considered as one of the more notable neo-Gothic churches today. It is specifically located at the Ringstrasse in the district of Alsergrund near the University of Vienna. Its existence was made possible by a stroke of history that may be unlike how other churches may have originated. It
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Cathedral Architecture, gothic architectural style, neo gothic church, votive church, votive church design, votive church features, votive church history, votive church vienna No Comments »October 11th, 2011
Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere is a historical palatial complex located in the city of Vienna in Austria. The palace complex consists mainly of two Baroque palaces called the Upper and Lower Belvedere, the Orangery and the Palace Stables. The most striking building of the lot is the Upper Belvedere palace, noted for its sweeping Baroque architecture settled
April 12th, 2011
Bara Imambara Complex
The Bara Imambara is one of the grandest buildings found in Lucknow, India. Although not as famous or popular as the other ancient Indian landmarks, it does hold its own as one of the more unique building complexes in the country, not only through its history but also by how it was designed. “Bara” means
April 5th, 2011
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mexico City, situated on top of a former Aztec sacred precinct. It is considered to be the largest as well as the oldest cathedral in the Americas. It is also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Mexico City.
March 22nd, 2011
Centre Georges Pompidou
Centre Georges Pompidou is a large art complex located in the Beaubourg area in the city of Paris in France. It houses the Musee National d’Art Moderne, which is the largest museum for modern art in Europe and the IRCAM, which is a center for music and acoustic research. The complex also houses a vast
