The majestic palace on the banks of the Danube is the most visited tourist attraction in Budapest. It is an integral part of any tour of the Hungarian capital.
Perhaps, the Golden Gate in San Francisco is the most recognizable bridge in the world. In foggy weather, the supports of the bridge seem to dissolve and only the road is visible.
All guests of the Russian capital aspire to visit the main square of Moscow, where the St. Basil's Cathedral, the Lobnoye Mesto, the Historical Museum and, of course, the Kremlin are located.
The first mention of the fortress, which at that time was still wooden, refers to the 12th century. In the 16th century the Kremlin was surrounded by a moat and it became an island, and in the 17th century exotic fruits were grown there and hanging gardens grew.
The Kremlin has experienced more than one fire, so today it is the fourth fortress. Outside, the walls are lined with bricks, and inside, it is covered with a white stone from the time of Dmitry Donskoy.
The famous statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms, located on Mount Corcovado over Rio de Janeiro at an altitude of more than 700 meters above the ocean, is a symbol of Brazil and the Christian faith. Every year, not less than 1.8 million tourists climb to the foot of the monument, from which a panorama to the city and the coves with famous beaches and a huge stadium opens.
St. Peter's Cathedral is the main temple of Catholics and the most important structure of the Christian world. A Romanesque basilica was erected above the grave of the Apostle Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, in the 4th century AD. And in the 16th century, the construction of an outstanding cathedral began. The construction strikes with its grandeur, and the interior decoration is a storehouse of masterpieces of art.
Several generations of famous masters worked over the creation of the cathedral: Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Bernini.
The Great Wall of China, a dividing strip of almost 9,000 km long, built in ancient China, is the largest architectural monument, which keeps many puzzles and which is worth seeing with your own eyes. In addition, the wall can turn into ruins under the influence of time, nature and human actions.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in the world. Every year over six million tourists visit the tower. At the same time, not all the French climbed it.
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The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is a Buddhist temple in the center of Bangkok that was erected in the 12th century as a home for a gilded statue of the Buddha who is trying to achieve enlightenment.
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is visited by millions of tourists who seek to see the unique white mosque of Sheikh Zayed. Truly a grandiose construction covered the area comparable to five football fields. The interior is distinguished by an unprecedented luxury.
Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the goddess-patroness of the Greek capital, is more than two and a half thousand years old. The building is the embodiment of the notion of what classical architecture is.
The Milan cathedral, or the Duomo, had been building for almost six centuries. The only Gothic cathedral in Europe, which was erected from marble, is decorated with 135 spiers, and inside, more than three thousand statues were installed. Inside you can see the gold sculpture of the patroness of the city, Madonna. The main shrine of the Duomo is the nail with which Christ was crucified.
The tallest structure ever built by people, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper located in the center of Dubai, has a height of 828 meters above the ground. It is a city in the city: on 164 floors there are not only residential apartments but also hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, gyms, and offices.
The Taj Mahal mausoleum-mosque in Aga is the main attraction of India and its symbol. This building became the embodiment of eternal love. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century in memory of the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, who died during childbirth. The walls of the mausoleum are lined with translucent marble. The building looks snowy in the daytime, at night and by the moonlight - silvery, and at dawn - gently pink.
Unlike other ancient amphitheaters, which were carved from the hillside in the desired shape, the Colosseum was built of stone. It was created for gladiatorial fights, which were considered an example of military ethics. The ancient Romans spent a third of their lives here.
The Colosseum was designed so that thousands of spectators filled it in 15 minutes. For this purpose, more than 60 passages and an intricate system of stairs and corridors were created.
For nearly a century, the US-based weekly periodical Time has closed out the year by selecting the person who has had the most significant impact on the global stage—not necessarily a positive one. This year, the magazine's cover features Donald Trump, who recently won the US presidential election. Let's find out who else was honored by Time and in which nimonations.
Following his election victory, Donald Trump, a billionaire himself, once again decided to include prominent magnates in his administration, as he did during his first presidential term. As a result, Trump's current cabinet features seven billionaires, making it one of the wealthiest in US history. Let's find out who these billionaires are and the roles they have been assigned.
Not long ago, the United States held a presidential election, where Donald Trump emerged victorious. Today, he is recognized as the wealthiest American leader in the country's history. Let's take a closer look at other former US presidents who also achieved significant financial success.
