Located in the heart of Paris along the Ile de la Cite, the Sainte-Chapelle is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. Construction started sometime between 1239 and 1243, and it was consecrated on April 26th, 1248. Sainte-Chapelle was connected to the royal palace and housed the relic collection (including Jesus’ crown of thorns) of French King Louis IX, later beatified Saint Louis. ...
Brick Lane in East London was once associated with slums and the scene of the crime for the Jack the Ripper murders. The area today is now popular with London’s edgy artistic crowd and features art galleries, restaurants, markets and festivals throughout the year. Up and coming designers often set up shop selling clothes, handbags and jewellery so you may even find something on the ...
Astor Street is located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast district, the city's most opulent neighborhood. It is one of the most expensive addresses in the United States outside New York City. Most of the buildings were built during a sixty year period beginning in the 1880s. Astor Street was named a historic landmark in 1975 for its magnificent architecture. Highlights in...
Wildlife preserve, 80% of which is covered in woodland. Around 80 to 100 red deer,800 to 1000 wild boars,200 to 250 fallow deer and approximately 700 mouflons can be spotted here....