The Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris. The square was laid out by Henri IV between 1605 and 1612. All the buildings surrounding the square follow the same design. Originally called the Place Royal, it was renamed in 1800 after Vosges, the first region of France to pay taxes under the new regime of Napoleon. Many famous Frenchmen lived in the houses surrounding ...
A tribute to the country's 16th President, who led during the Civil War. The structure is designed as a neoclassical temple, similar to Parthenon in Greece with 36 fluted Doric columns representing states of the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death, plus two at the entrance. President Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and his Gettysburg Address are both engraved on the walls of the memorial chamb...
This monastery is one of the oldest in the world and is considered a delight for connoisseur of art. It was built in the time period of Mosses by a Roman Emperor. Due to its rich collection in oil paintings, old manuscripts, Arab mosaics, etc it was given the status of World Heritage Site in 2002 by UNESCO....
Another busy thoroughfare with shops and tourist attractions. ...