Zwettl Abbey is a Cistercian monastery, founded by Hadmar I. of Kuenring in 1138. Stift Zwettl Abbey preserved its medieval appearance till today, whereas the cloister ... read more
The Stift Altenburg is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1144 by Countess Hildeburg of Poigen-Rebgau, and has a lot to offer today for visitors. The impressive Baroque ... read more
The National Park Mljet is one of the eight stunningly beautiful national parks in Croatia, and it is situated on the island of Mljet, one of the largest islands in ... read more
National Park Krka is one of the eight stunningly beautiful national parks in Croatia, covering an area of just over 142 km², and includes two-thirds of the river ... read more
The Rasponi Crypt and the Hanging Gardens of the Palazzo della Provincia is a beautiful archaeological and naturalistic site where you can admire the splendid crypt of ... read more
Valence House Museum is the only surviving manor house in Dagenham, it dates back to Medieval times and is still partially surrounded by a moat. Following extensive ... read more
The Museum of the Home, located in the Geffrye Almshouses, and explores home and home life from 1600 to the present day with a series of period room displays and ... read more
Headstone Manor & Harrow Museum was founded in 1986 as a local history museum for the London Borough of Harrow and located in the historic buildings and the 20 ha ... read more
Belgrave Hall dates from early 18th century and was commissioned by Edmund Cradock a hosiery merchant. He died soon after its completion, and the house changed hands ... read more
Bom Jesus do Monte is a sanctuary garden, dating back to 1373. The building of the present Sanctuary started in 1722. In the 19th century, the grounds around the church ... read more
Monastery of Jeronimus was built between 1501 and early 1600, on the site of the former chapel where Vasco da Gama and his crew prayed before setting sail to the ... read more
Mezquita, Cordoba Mosque Cathedral dates back to the 8th century, at a time when the city became a powerful centre of culture, arts and science. It is famous for its ... read more
Monastery of Piedra was founded in 1194 as a Cistercian monastery by Alfonso II of Aragon. Today it is a hotel and park complex with waterfalls, caves, exotic ... read more
The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste is a Hieronymite monastery founded in 1408-1414. It has become famous as the retreat of Emperor Charles V in 1556, and where he ... read more
Mies van der Rohe Pavillon (Fundació Mies van der Rohe), is the rebuilt German Pavillon for the Barcelona International Exposition of 1929, designed by Ludwig Mies van ... read more
Santa Chiara Cloister is a complex of buildings, including the Church of Santa Chiara, the tombs, the monastery and the archeological museum. It is famous for its majolica ... read more
Circus, Villa & Mausoleum Massenzio is a very well preserved complex, which was built for Emperor Maxentius (276 – 312). The mausoleum, which was probably meant to ... read more
St Paul's Outside the Walls was consecrated in the year 324 by Pope Sylvester, and founded by Emperor Constantine I, over St. Paul's burial place. The cathedral ... read more
Circus Maximus was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome (621 x 118 m) and could accommodate over 150.000 spectators. Today it is used as a park and a venue for ... read more
San Lorenzo fuori le Mura dates back to the 6th century with the tomb of San Lorenzo. It has a cloister from the 12th century and a cloister garden with a Renaissance ... read more
