The design and the architectural style for Basilica di San Marco, complete with five mosque-like domes, was inspired from Constantinople. To honor the patron saint of Venice, from a small chapel, through the centuries, predominantly the 11th c., wealthy Venetian merchants and politicians have been donating gifts to expand and enhance the beauty of this church, the saint's final resting place and h...
The Montreal Biodome was originally built as a velodrome for the 1976 Summer Olympics. Along with its neighbor, the Olympic Stadium, the Biodome is a striking example of modern architecture. After the Olympics, the question arose of what to do with the now abandoned building. In 1988 renovations began and it opened to the public in 1992. The Biodome is essentially an indoor ...
A link to different places within and outside Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Central Station is the largest railway station in all of Denmark. In 2004, however, the station was upgraded to suit international standards with escalators, roofed and extended the 13 platforms. Address: Københavns Hovedbanegård (Copenhagen’s Central Station) Banegårdspladsen 7 ...
Despite being one of the oldest pagodas in the city, Giac Lam Pagoda, which has been remodeled a couple of times, is very well-maintained. The temple’s elaborate decorations reflect a combination of Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist influences and its centerpiece is a statue of Amitabha Buddha. With its gardens and tall bodhi tree, the peaceful Giac Lam Pagoda is a wonderful place for relaxation and ...