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Field Museum
Chicago, United States
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History was founded in 1893 during the Colombian Exhibition. It was moved to its current location in 1921 and is named for Marshall Field, the museum's first benefactor and retail giant Marshall Field. The magnificent Classical Revival building is located along Lakeshore Drive in Chicago's Museum Campus, along with the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Plan...
Reichstag
Berlin, Germany
the seat of government in Berlin. Built in 1894, this building has had several political scuffles and has been on the world stage so many times. Most notably, the reunification of Germany was enacted here in October 1990. The tourist crowds can be annoying so visit early or late if you wish to avoid them. Guided tours can be arranged. Telephone: 22732152 ...
Skyscrapers
Sanaa, Yemen
The neighborhood contains multistoried residential buildings, some of which have been standing for more than four centuries. Constructed out of local basalt stone and ornamented with intricately carved friezes and moldings, the facades of these houses form a continuous, harmonious urban fabric that can, when viewed at a distance, generate a splendid skyline as a backdrop for the modern city, and, ...
The Conciergerie
Paris, France
The Conciergerie Palace on the Ile de la Cite was built in the 13th century and served as the royal palace until 1358. It continued to be used for administrative purposes and as home of the General Assembly, but in 1391 part of it was converted into a prison. The Conciergerie became notorious as a destination for France’s political prisoners, though common criminals were also held there. Du...