Landmarks of the world

Durham Castle sits on a peninsula overlooking the River Wear, the same as Durham Cathedral. This is one of the first fortified castles built by William the Conqueror during the suppression of revolts among the Anglo-Saxons. During the Middle Ages, the building served as a center of power to counter ...

The Tate Modern gallery is located in London and is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK. Tate is one building for four different art galleries. When it opened in 2000, the building was beautifully decorated and the collection was organized thematically. Every year the institution is visited b...

Westminster Cathedral is known as the Cathedral of the Precious Blood, and at the end of the Victorian period it replaced A. V. Pugin's St George's Cathedral, which became the foremost Roman Catholic church not only in the capital, but also in the country. In preparation for the design of what was b...

Machovo Lake is located in the Czech Republic, approximately 65 km from the capital Prague. You can get there either by your own car or by train. The lake is one of the largest in the country. This beautiful place on the Rala Hills is very popular among European tourists. Here you can swim in the cl...

The construction of the Church of Saint Engràcia began in 1682, but construction work was often postponed indefinitely. The church has been converted into the National Pantheon, where important Portuguese figures are buried. It is located in the Alfama district, close to another famous monument of L...

The Church of St. Peter is built in the neoclassical style in Abrantes, a city in northern Portugal. It has a rich history; important church events for all of Catholic Portugal took place in this place. Alternative name ─ St. Peter's Basilica. This is a popular destination for tourists who are inter...

The Church of San Roque in Lisbon holds a special place among the famous places of Portugal. It is located in the capital of the country, an alternative name is the Cathedral of St. Roch. The interior consists of eight chapels, an altar space and a transept. The inside of the church is richly decora...

Funchal Cathedral is located on the island of Madeira, which is famous for its beautiful architectural monuments and simply beautiful buildings and streets. Among these buildings, the cathedral occupies a special place, which has become a real “hallmark of the island”, as well as a gathering place f...

The Madeira Christ Statue is one of the most famous landmarks in Portugal. It is made in the Art Deco style; tourists call it an analogue of the statue of Christ the Savior in Brazil. However, the Portuguese do not like this comparison because the statue was built and consecrated in the country in 1...

The Stadium of Dos Barreiros is proof that Portugal is associated with the most popular sport in the world - football. Suffice it to say that world footballers were born here: Eusebio, Figo, as well as one of the main stars in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, the Portuguese n...