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Neuschwanstein: The fairytale castle built for the past to live in the future
Would you believe me if I told you this castle was built just 155 years ago? It has everything and anything you could imagine... from central heating and flushing toilets to an artificial cave but that's not all...
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The Nike of Samothrace: Beauty, Grace, and Power that inspires centuries later
Carved out of marble around 200 BCE, the Nike of Samothrace is a stunning representation of the Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The sculpture was discovered on the island of Samothrace, a place that held deep significance in ancient Greek religion.
Hallgrimskirkja: Why does this modern masterpiece (literally) look out of this world?
Towering over Reykjavik, stands Hallgrimskirkja — a church named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson. When you look at it, the first thing that strikes out at you, is the incredible 240-foot spire. And its amazing. Why? Because the design might even seem familiar...
Borgund Stave Church: How to build a marvel of architecture without a single nail
The Borgund Stave Church in Norway is one of the most remarkable medieval, wooden, buildings you will ever come across. Its dark, weathered timbers, tiered roofs, and dragon-headed carvings are incredible showcase of what architecture used to look like.
The Temple of Artemis: The greatest temple mankind had ever seen.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world. The story of the Temple of Artemis begins in the 8th century BC in the city of Ephesus — a flourishing center of trade and culture in ancient Anatolia.
Neuschwanstein: The fairytale castle built for the past to live in the future
Would you believe me if I told you this castle was built just 155 years ago? It has everything and anything you could imagine... from central heating and flushing toilets to an artificial cave but that's not all...
