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Ingreja de NS de Candelaria
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The original design of this church (dating back to the 16th century) was originally commissioned by a sea captain who had almost been lost at sea and, upon his safe return, decided to build a church. The design was later revised which led to its present day grandeur. This church is one of the wealthiest and largest churches of Brazil. The design itself is a combination of the Baroque and Renaissan...
Fleet Street
London, United Kingdom
Fleet Street is to journalism what Madison Avenue (New York) is to advertising and Wall Street is to banking: the first home of all British national newspapers, including Reuters. Even though today the street is now populated with investment banks, accountancy firms and legal offices, it is still used as a metonym for the British national press. The Docklands is now home to many British newspape...
Sainte-Chapelle
Paris, France
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. ...
Museum of Ancient Architecture
Beijing, China
This museum should definitely be visited as it houses some of the most magnificent ruins and remnants of famed Chinese architecture. The halls which store these treasures are themselves historically significant as they were once part of the Altar of Agriculture where Chinese emperors came to pray during plantation and harvesting season and performed rituals pertaining to these. The Hall of Jupiter...