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A Brief History of the London Eye (Millennium Wheel)

What is the London Eye? The London Eye (a.k.a the Millennium Wheel) is a Gigantic observation ferris wheel that overlooks the River...

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A Brief History of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London

What is Shakespeare’s Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe is a late 20th-century reconstruction of the 16th-century Globe Theatre that stood...

A Brief History of Piccadilly Circus in London

What is Piccadilly Circus? Piccadilly Circus is a bustling junction formed in the late 19th century that is famous for its vast...

A History of the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster)

What are the Houses of Parliament? The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is a gothic Revival palace that...

The Magic of St Mark's Basilica

Founded in AD 832, the Basilica of Saint Mark is an extraordinary building, one of the most significant churches in all of Christendom....

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Visit These Two Galleries in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella

Spain has had a huge impact on the history of Western art, producing a number of hugely influential artists over the years. In...

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in One Minute!

In construction for almost 150 years,the Sagrada Família has become one of Barcelona's defining landmarks and one of the most visited...

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