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Atocha Train Station is located in the center of Madrid in an elegant old building. It is the largest transport hub in Spain, primarily the railway. High-speed and conventional trains run in all directions from here. Electric trains, buses and metro trains arrive here. From here they depart to local...

Barceloneta is a cluster of picturesque narrow streets, where countless seafood restaurants are located. This is one of the most striking sights of Spain. The Old Town quarter is often referred to as Little Barcelona. It's like a giant wedge entering the Mediterranean Sea. History of creation The Ba...

The Orsanmichele Church is located in Florence, between two squares - the Cathedral and the Signoria. One of the attractions of the city, dating back to the period before the Renaissance. The name means "St. Michael's Church". Such a temple was located on this site before, but was destroyed in the 1...

The Temple of Vesta in Rome is recognized as one of the most ancient buildings in Italy. Vesta is one of the most revered goddesses in the pantheon of Ancient Rome, the patroness of the hearth and family. She was treated with great respect by both women and men. It was considered a great honor to se...

Caesar's Forum appeared in the 50s BC, but it became known to modern travelers relatively recently. Initially, the purpose of the construction was to expand the Roman Forum, then it began to be used for conducting public affairs related to the Senate. It is known that Caesar erected a statue of his ...

Trajan's Forum is the largest shopping bazaar built in Italy. It was built on the territory of Rome in honor of Trajan's victory over Dacia, an event that has gone down in history. The entire trading floor was decorated with war trophies brought from the battlefield. Historical background The very...

The Forum of Augustus is a monumental square of Ancient Rome, built by order of Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian Augustus. There are five imperial forums in total. The opening of the Forum of Augustus took place in 2 BC. The monument became a symbol of the greatness and praise of Octavian August...

The Fountain of the Four Rivers is called one of the treasures of Rome. This city is like an art gallery that welcomes tourists every year. The landmark is the creation of architect Lorenzo Bernini, it was built on Piazza Navona. The unique sculpture impresses with its beauty and scale. A bit of hi...

The Triumphal Arch of Titus in the Italian capital is considered the ancestor of all subsequent triumphal arches, not only in Italy, but also around the world. This is the pride of the country. By the way, the famous arch in Paris is also descended from this ancient Italian structure. The story of ...

The Arc de Triomphe of Constantine is located in Rome. It is located near Italy's most visited attraction, the Colosseum. The Arch of Constantine is considered the most beautiful of all existing in the country, so it was included in the main group of architectural monuments of Rome. This amazing bui...