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Portmeirion Village is a combination of a fantastic village and unusual gardens, created by Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis, a famous Welsh architect. He began construction in 1927 on his private peninsula on the west coast of Snowdonia, incorporating it into the architecture of the wooded hillsid...

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

The Tate Modern Gallery is located in London, it is one of the most famous attractions in the UK. The Tate is one building for four different art galleries. At the time of its opening in 2000, the building was beautifully decorated, and the collection was organized according to a thematic scheme. Ev...

Westminster Cathedral is known as the Cathedral of the Precious Blood, at the end of the Victorian period it replaced the Cathedral of St. George A. V. Pugin, which became the leading Roman Catholic Church not only in the capital, but also in the country. In preparation for the design of the buildin...

Makhovo Lake is located in the Czech Republic, about 65 km from the capital Prague. You can get there either by car or by train. The lake is one of the largest in the country. This beautiful place on the Ral hill is very popular among European tourists. Here you can swim in the clear clear water or ...

The Church of St. Engracia began to be built in 1682, but construction work was often postponed indefinitely. The church has been transformed into the National Pantheon, where important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama area, not far from another famous monument in Lis...

St. Peter's Church is built in the neoclassical style in Abrantes, a city in northern Portugal. It has a rich history, and important church events for the entire Catholic Portugal took place in this place. The alternative name is St. Peter's Basilica. It is a popular destination for tourists who are...

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

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 structures, a special place is occupied by the cathedral, which has become a real "calling card of the island", as well as a place ...

The Statue of Christ in Madeira 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 count...