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Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland
Trinity is Ireland's oldest college. Its charter was granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1592 as part of the effort to consolidate English control of Ireland. Catholics were not allowed entry into college until 1793, and all such restrictions were banned by 1873. The university started to grow in the eighteenth century as the political situation in Ireland stabilized. Many of the...
Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts
Shanghai, China
This museum has a spectacular interior. The architecture is distinctly French with gleaming marble floors and palatial scale staircases, wooden beams and stained glass windows. On display are various intricate and lovely pieces of wood carving, ivory carvings as well as creations composed of jade and bamboo. In addition there are traditional lanterns, dresses, tapestries, fans and snuff boxes on...
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...
Hadrian's Library
Athens, Greece
Built before 130 A.D by the famed Roman emperor when Athens was under Roman rule, this is a splendid architectural site. Of the 100 columns of marble that supported this structure, only eight now remain. Timings: Tuesday- Sunday 8 30 A.M- 3 P.M. Address: Areos and Dexippou ...