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El Hank Lighthouse
Casablanca, Morocco
El Hank Lighthouse was built in 1919 to help sailors steer their vessels away from the shore. Until the construction of the lighthouse, many ships got stuck in the sandy banks of Casablanca’s shores. El Hank Lighthouse, also known as Pointe d'el-Hank Light, stands 161 feet high, and its light can be seen from 30 nautical miles away. The lighthouse is a round masonry tower with lantern and gallery....
Highly Carved Colonnade
Beirut, Lebanon
This highly carved colonnade was discovered in the 1940’s between Nejmeh Square and the Great Mosque. They were once a part of the Roman Basilica. This group of five columns was moved and erected across from the National Museum in the 1950’s. ...
The Drottningholm Palace
Stockholm, Sweden
This magnificent structure will make you gasp in wonder. Built by King Johan III, the palace was destroyed in a fire and was subsequently rebuilt. The interiors have over the years been improved upon. Many fine buildings are part of the palace complex including the Chinese Pavilion, the Court Theatre and the Castle Church. The Drottningholm Palace is now a Unesco World Heritage site. Free admis...
Castle of Good Hope
Cape Town, South Africa
Dating back to the Portuguese occupation of this area in the mid 1600s, the castle was built from 1669 to 1679. Construction lasted about 13 years and the product was a massive pentagonal structure, a classic example of Portuguese defense measures. The construction material comprised of slate quarried from Robben Island but some features are distinctly European such as the bell at the entrance whi...