Landmarks of the world

The Reichstag is the building of the German parliament, where in 1894-1933 meetings were held and German laws were adopted. It is one of the symbols of Germany. Union symbol Surprisingly, until 1871, Germany was a weak and fragmented state, consisting of 39 separate principalities. The Prussian Chan...

Porta Nigra - a large Roman city gate. Located in the city of Trier in southwestern Germany. This gate is a symbol of Rome, they depict the strength and rebelliousness of the Roman Empire. Porta Nigra was built during the Roman Empire, around 180 AD. Where does such a strange name "Porta Nigra" (Bla...

The Pergamon Museum or the Pergamon Museum is one of the most famous museums, located on the island of Spreeinsel on the Spree River. There is a whole museum complex on the island, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. History The main exhibit of the museum appeared thanks to the German engine...

One of the most recognizable symbols of Berlin is certainly the Oberbaumbrücke Bridge, which connects the banks of two districts - Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, famous for its vibrant and vibrant nightlife. History and features of architecture The ancestor of the modern structure is a wooden bridg...

In Cologne, the Ludwig Museum, a collection of modern European art, is rightfully considered one of the most significant sights. The institution was founded in 1976. The shows were based on paintings of the 20th century, which were in the collection of a major German industrialist and philanthropist...

Among the numerous sights of Frankfurt, Germany, a house with four floors and baroque architecture of the 18th century deserves special attention. It is here that expositions dedicated to the great poet, writer, playwright, philosopher J. W. Goethe are located. The house of childhood, youth and fir...

The Würzburg residence is the most charming and significant palace building in the Baroque style. Here was the residence of the prince-bishops of Würzburg. The most famous architects of the 18th century from France, Austria, and Italy took part in the creation of the magnificent Baroque palace. Hist...

Chillon Castle is the most famous castle in all of Switzerland with a colorful and rich history. It seems that nature itself has prepared such a noticeable and convenient place for him. The castle complex is located on a cliff in Lake Geneva, which rises almost at the very shore. That is, in fact, t...

Gruyere Castle is one of the most visited places in Switzerland by tourists. It is located on a high hill, at the foot of which a tiny town, bearing the name of the castle, nestled comfortably. Green Swiss landscapes, a city that retains the appearance of the Middle Ages and a fairy-tale castle at t...

Treptow Park is located in the eastern part of Berlin, washed by the waters of the Spree River. The park area can be conditionally divided into two parts: a recreation area and an area dedicated to the veneration of historical memory. Here is a monument dedicated to the liberation of Berlin from the...