apital, is a puddled iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the 1889 World's Fair. Originally named the 300-metre tower, the monument was thought by Eiffel to be a 'summary of contemporary science'. It is located at the end of the Champ-de-Mars, bordering the Seine. Histo ...
1- When was it built? The Hôtel de la Marine, an iconic monument on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, is a neoclassical palace. It was built and fitted out between 1758 and 1774 by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, Louis XV's first architect. This imposing building first housed the prestigious Garde-me ...
1- His first project was a railway bridge in Bordeaux Before setting up his own company and building monuments around the world, Gustave Eiffel directed the construction of the St. Jean railway bridge in Bordeaux from 1858 to 1860. This central engineer was only 26 years old when he was entruste ...
period that its construction began, under the impetus of the monks of the Abbey of Sainte-Croix. It took nearly five centuries to build the religious monument as we know it today. In the 15th century, Archbishop Pey-Berland had the tower built, which now bears his name and completes the building wi ...
A monument under reconstruction Since a terrible fire damaged Notre Dame de Paris on April 15, 2019, this cathedral, which was the most visited monument in Europe, can no longer accommodate tourists. However, starting today, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, a new tourist attraction is expected to bring v ...
rience created by the studio Moment Factory: Aura Invalides. This 50-minute nighttime spectacle invites visitors to discover or rediscover this iconic monument of the capital with a fresh perspective. An impressive visual and sound creation Aura Invalides uses light, orchestral music, and video map ...
1- It is the best-preserved Gothic cathedral in France. The Chartres Cathedral is not only the most famous monument in this city of Eure-et-Loir but also one of the most representative buildings of Gothic architecture. A perfect illustration of the art of the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame de ...
ame means 'Palace of the Crown', is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This strikingly beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân as a token of love in memory of his wife Arjumand Bânu Begam, also known as Mumtaz Mahal, 'the ...
Saint-Denis, the forgotten cathedral If you ask tourists passing through the capital about the monuments they wish to discover, it is unlikely that they will mention the Saint-Denis Basilica Cathedral... And yet, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the Paris region, with stained glas ...
ilt in the 1st century, has been enlarged and restored. It still welcomes audiences today for theater performances or festivals. This very impressive monument has a perfectly preserved outer enclosure on three levels. 3- World Heritage Cities. The Croatian city of Split is unique in that it was buil ...
tower the other great work of the late 19th century). During its construction and until its dismantling, the Statue of Liberty became the most visited monument in Paris. It was then sent across the Atlantic on a frigate from Le Havre and received a triumphant welcome in New York Harbor on June 17 ...
ultural centers...) organized events until November 2010. More recently, in September 2023, this more than millennial site ranked second in the television contest "Le Monument préféré des Français" broadcast on France 3. Since the Jean de Bourbon chapel was restored and reopened to the public ...
nce ticket includes a visit to the amphitheatre, the Roman forum and the Palatine. There is also a discounted 'pass' that allows you to visit several monuments. For more information, visit the website of the Rome tourist office (link below). ...
The opera house also has its own museum that contains a collection of costumes, instruments and instruments related to the music and history of the monument. The entrance ticket costs 5 euros and the museum is open every day (with a break from 12:30 to 13:30). The Italian way of life 4) The ri ...
he Le Théorème de Narcisse tour, some works turn with the wind, others reflect the architecture of the Petit Palais, while a Blue River flows up to the monument's gate! As the title of the exhibition suggests, most of these creations play with reflections, especially since Jean-Michel Othoniel ...
tions, sculptures of saints and references to the Arthurian legend. This abundance and surprising mix of influences are reminiscent of another unusual monument: the Facteur Cheval's Ideal Palace! The castle houses hundreds of hidden treasures, messages and symbols to decipher. The most surpris ...
t famous architects. A proponent of total art, the architect designed the smallest details of the famous Catalan basilica. He began working on the monument at the age of 31 and devoted the last 15 years of his life to it full-time. Copyright: Pablo Audouard Deglaire In 1878, Gaudi met ...
ailable from May 1, 2024, has been extended by a month. Visitors from France and beyond will have until September 28, 2024, to admire the illuminated monuments at the heart of the city. A city steeped in history The city of Soissons, nicknamed the "City of the Vase," was one of the first capitals of ...
heritage. The city is entirely surrounded by ramparts, some of which date back to the Middle Ages while others were built by Vauban. Another iconic monument of the city, the Belfry of Bergues, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. Dynamited by German troops in 1944, it was reconstructed be ...
atalunya - the City Hall Tourist Office is located at 2 Plaça Sant Jaume - the Tourist Office of the Columbus Column is located in Pl. Portal de la Pau (next to the monument dedicated to Columbus) - the Oficina d'informació cultural, Las Ramblas , 99, will only inform you about the cultural act ...
