Bảo Tàng Yersin
19/10/2017
Bảo tàng A.Yersin nằm trong khuôn viên Viện Pasteur trên đường Trần Phú, TP
Nha Trang (Khánh Hòa), được xây dựng năm 1997 với sự giúp đỡ của Bảo tàng
Pasteur ở Paris (Pháp). Đây là nơi trưng bày nhiều kỷ vật gắn liền với cuộc đời
và sự nghiệp của nhà bác học Alexandre Yersin, người có hơn nửa thế kỷ gắn
bó với Việt Nam.
Đến thăm Bảo tàng A.Yersin, bạn sẽ tận mắt được xem kính hiển vi A.Yersin
dùng để phát hiện ra vi trùng dịch hạch, kính thiên văn, máy xem ảnh ba chiều…
Đây là những kỷ vật “độc quyền” của bảo tàng.
Đặc biệt, khách tham quan không khỏi xúc động khi đọc những dòng chữ chân
tình, thấm đượm lòng nhân ái, vị tha: “Con không muốn hành nghề bác sĩ, nghĩa
là con không bao giờ có thể đòi một bệnh nhân trả công khi săn sóc cho họ. Con
xem ngành y như là một thiên chức, tương tự vai trò của mục sư. Đòi tiền công
săn sóc bệnh nhân, như có phần nào nói với người ấy: tiền hay cuộc sống! Con
biết không phải tất cả các đồng nghiệp của con đều chia sẻ những ý nghĩ này,
song đấy vẫn là những điề
Nhà Thờ Hà Dừa
06/10/2017
Có dịp đến Diên Khánh, sau khi đi qua khỏi Tây Môn thành Khánh Hoà (một di tích lịch sử do
Tướng Võ Tánh xây dựng cách đây hơn thế kỷ để chống Tây Sơn, sau này là cơ sở đầu não tỉnh
Khánh Hoà của Nam Triều), rồi theo tỉnh lộ 4 đi về hướng tây khoảng trên 100m, du khách sẽ gặp
một ngôi thánh đường uy nghiêm, cổ kính với tháp chuông cao ngất và tường xây chung quanh, đó
là thánh đường giáo xứ Hà Dừa.
Hà Dừa - không hiểu danh từ này có tự bao giờ và trong bối cảnh lịch sử ra sao, nhưng theo truyền
lại thì xưa kia hai bờ sông mọc toàn loại dừa nước nên mới có tên Hà Dừa, tức là xứ có nhiều dừa
hay là sông dừa (Hà là sông, dừa là cây dừa).
Giáo xứ Hà Dừa là một trong những giáo xứ có lâu đời tại Khánh Hoà, hầu hết giáo dân không là
dân nguyên quán mà có lẽ từ những tỉnh Quảng Nam, Phú Yên, được qui tụ bởi phong trào Nam
tiến thời Chúa Nguyễn.
Hà Dừa xưa có chung thánh đường với giáo xứ Cây Vông ở Hà Gai (thuộc Xã Diên Lâm hiện nay)
một vài di tích vẫn còn trong vùng đất ông Lập, nội tổ ông Nguyễn Bàn,
Bảo Tàng Đà Nẵng
24/07/2017
Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng thành lập từ năm 1989, được xây dựng mới tại địa điểm số 24 Trần Phú (phường Thạch Thang, quận Hải Châu), trong khuôn viên Di tích Quốc gia Thành Điện Hải. Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng được đầu tư phương tiện trưng bày, thiết bị nghe nhìn và hệ thống chiếu sáng hiện đại. Đội ngũ thuyết minh, hướng dẫn khách tham quan được đào tạo khá bài bản. Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng chính thức khánh thành, mở cửa đón khách tham quan vào ngày 26 tháng 4 năm 2011.
Kiến trúc bên trong khách...
24/07/2017
Nestled within private gardens, Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center offers accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. The resort has a spa centre and an outdoor swimming pool.
State Library of Victoria
21/12/2017
The domed Reading Room at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia was built in 1913 and its architecture was inspired by the British Museum in London and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The octagonal space includes a first floor reading level and four gallery levels and was built to house over a million books and up to 600 occupants. The beautiful domed ceiling is 114 feet tall and was the largest dome in the world at the time it was completed. Tour around this historic library, and check out its unique shape in floor plan view!
The State Library of Victoria celebrated its 160th birthday in 2016 by hosting Melbourne Music Week (MMW). Melbourne's world-renowned music scene came together for the 9-day event in November, and featured over 110 events and 240 artists at the iconic library.
Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure
26/09/2017
One of the only exhibits of its kind in the region, the Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure is a showcase of both local and international talent. Established in Acarigua, Venezuela, this museum continues to house several exhibits since its formation in 1988.
Museo Fallero (“Fallas Museum”)
26/09/2017
In the current Museo Fallero (Fallas Museum) there remain principally those ninots indultats that, across the times, have been saved from the flames by popular vote and, in minor scale, saved by some Fallas Queens and Fallas Presidents, or by the so-called Raga awards.
Moreover, the announcer posters of the most important fallas of the year are exposed, as well as other elements of interest relating to the Fallas world. The installation of almost the totality of the ninots saved along the years will make the visitor see the festival evolution, observing from the first ninots which had wax head and hands and dressed with real clothes to the last and new ninots, made of papier-mâché and polystirene.
The Central Fallas Comission has made possible for the Fallas festival to show all that it deserves, through the Fallas artists and commissions best works, which constitute the alive history of a festival declared to be of International Tourist Interest.
Kasugai Gardens
26/09/2017
The Kasugai Gardens in Kelowna, British Columbia is an outdoor park built in 1987 as a display of friendship with its sister city Kasugai, Japan. The park features traditional features found in Japanese gardens including stone lanterns, pine trees, waterfalls, and a koi pond. Found along Canada's Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, the city's name means "grizzly bear" in the Okanagan language.
Freud Museum
20/12/2017
This London home was the last residence of famous psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud, where he and his family moved to escape Nazi annexation in Austria during World War II. The home is now The Freud Museum, and includes his extensive collection of over 2,000 antiquities. Sigmund Freud's study has been preserved just as it was during his lifetime, and his psychoanalytic couch is a center piece of the museum..
Jewish History Museum
20/12/2017
The Holocaust History Center at the Jewish History Museum in Tucson, Arizona is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of those persecuted by Nazism, survived, and later found themselves in southern Arizona. The stories of over 260 individuals originating from 18 countries are presented in this exhibit..
The Orient Express
19/12/2017
The Orient Express was a luxury train running from Paris to Constantinople for over 80 years. As the creation of Belgian businessman Georges Nagelmackers in 1883, the train was decorated with Oriental rugs, velvet draperies, and mahogany paneling. The original train retired in 1977, but an exhibit has been installed at the Railway Museum in the Netherlands in order to share its rich history with all..
The USS Hornet
18/12/2017
The USS Hornet is a decommissioned US Navy aircraft carrier used in the World War II and Vietnam War theaters. The USS Hornet has served its role in several other historical events including various recovery missions for NASA's Apollo space program. Commissioned in 1943, this ship was part of the US Navy fleet for nearly 30 years until its retirement in 1970. Today, the USS Hornet has been repurposed as a museum ship in Alameda, California.
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The Queensland Steam & Vintage...
15/12/2017
The Queensland Steam & Vintage Machinery Museum is a museum filled with replicas of some of Australia's steam locomotives and machines. The museum has restored and repaired dozens of vehicles and machines to display to visitors how they would have been operated in the past..
The Narvik War Museum
15/12/2017
The Narvik War Museum in Narvik, Norway is a museum reflecting on Narvik's history throughout World War II. The exhibition begins its story with Germany's initial attack on Narvik and Norway in April 1940. The exhibition looks at various war themes including conflict and human rights. Attendees are able to experience the exhibit in not only Norwegian, but also English, French, Polish, and German..
Home Sweet Home Museum
14/12/2017
The Home Sweet Home Museum is an East Hampton, New York museum showcasing fine 18th century and 19th century antiques, china, and lustreware. The home was reportedly built in the 1720s by English settlers who first arrived in the New World. The town of East Hampton was the very first English settlement founded in the state of New York..
The Churchill War Rooms
13/12/2017
The Churchill War Rooms in London is a museum located inside the British government's former underground command center during World War II. The museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of Winston Churchill who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Churchill's speeches and radio broadcasts during the war are considered to be some of the most influential and inspirational speeches of any world leader ever known..
The Iraq National Museum
13/12/2017
The Iraq National Museum was established after World War I and features prized artifacts from the Mesopotamian civilization. Over the past few years, the Islamic State group has damaged ancient sites across Iraq and Syria, and so the museum's preservation of ancient artifacts is now more important than ever. The Islamic Hall features ancient Islamic art and architecture including a burial casket of Imam Mossa Kadhim, a major Shiite Islamic figure..
Bảo Tàng Yersin
19/10/2017
Bảo tàng A.Yersin nằm trong khuôn viên Viện Pasteur trên đường Trần Phú, TP
Nha Trang (Khánh Hòa), được xây dựng năm 1997 với sự giúp đỡ của Bảo tàng
Pasteur ở Paris (Pháp). Đây là nơi trưng bày nhiều kỷ vật gắn liền với cuộc đời
và sự nghiệp của nhà bác học Alexandre Yersin, người có hơn nửa thế kỷ gắn
bó với Việt Nam.
Đến thăm Bảo tàng A.Yersin, bạn sẽ tận mắt được xem kính hiển vi A.Yersin
dùng để phát hiện ra vi trùng dịch hạch, kính thiên văn, máy xem ảnh ba chiều…
Đây là những kỷ vật “độc quyền” của bảo tàng.
Đặc biệt, khách tham quan không khỏi xúc động khi đọc những dòng chữ chân
tình, thấm đượm lòng nhân ái, vị tha: “Con không muốn hành nghề bác sĩ, nghĩa
là con không bao giờ có thể đòi một bệnh nhân trả công khi săn sóc cho họ. Con
xem ngành y như là một thiên chức, tương tự vai trò của mục sư. Đòi tiền công
săn sóc bệnh nhân, như có phần nào nói với người ấy: tiền hay cuộc sống! Con
biết không phải tất cả các đồng nghiệp của con đều chia sẻ những ý nghĩ này,
song đấy vẫn là những điề.
Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure
26/09/2017
One of the only exhibits of its kind in the region, the Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure is a showcase of both local and international talent. Established in Acarigua, Venezuela, this museum continues to house several exhibits since its formation in 1988..
Museo Fallero (“Fallas Museum”)
26/09/2017
In the current Museo Fallero (Fallas Museum) there remain principally those ninots indultats that, across the times, have been saved from the flames by popular vote and, in minor scale, saved by some Fallas Queens and Fallas Presidents, or by the so-called Raga awards.
Moreover, the announcer posters of the most important fallas of the year are exposed, as well as other elements of interest relating to the Fallas world. The installation of almost the totality of the ninots saved along the years will make the visitor see the festival evolution, observing from the first ninots which had wax head and hands and dressed with real clothes to the last and new ninots, made of papier-mâché and polystirene.
The Central Fallas Comission has made possible for the Fallas festival to show all that it deserves, through the Fallas artists and commissions best works, which constitute the alive history of a festival declared to be of International Tourist Interest..
Bảo Tàng Đà Nẵng
24/07/2017
Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng thành lập từ năm 1989, được xây dựng mới tại địa điểm số 24 Trần Phú (phường Thạch Thang, quận Hải Châu), trong khuôn viên Di tích Quốc gia Thành Điện Hải. Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng được đầu tư phương tiện trưng bày, thiết bị nghe nhìn và hệ thống chiếu sáng hiện đại. Đội ngũ thuyết minh, hướng dẫn khách tham quan được đào tạo khá bài bản. Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng chính thức khánh thành, mở cửa đón khách tham quan vào ngày 26 tháng 4 năm 2011..
Bảo tàng Lâm Đồng
27/06/2017
Bảo tàng Lâm Đồng là nơi trưng bày các hiện vật truyền thống và lịch sử của địa phương, đặc biệt là những hiện vật thể hiện truyền thống văn hóa của vùng đất Lâm Đồng. Bảo tàng ở số 4 đường Hùng Vương của Đà Lạt, trên một ngọn đồi cao. Trước kia đây là dinh thị trưởng, trên đỉnh đồi cao quanh co rất thơ mộng nên được mệnh danh là con đường tình ái. Tòa biệt thự là của ông Nguyễn Hữu Hào, một cự phú cực kỳ giàu có, cha của Hoàng hậu Nam Phương..
Bảo tàng vũ khí ROBERT TAYLOR
27/06/2017
Dù rất khó khăn nhưng tôi luôn giữ quyết tâm phải đưa bảo tàng vũ khí cổ hoạt động trở lại”, ông Robert Taylor (70 tuổi, quốc tịch Anh, hiện sinh sống tại BR-VT) mở đầu câu chuyện với chúng tôi. Với sự yêu thích đặc biệt dành cho các quân trang, vũ khí cổ, những năm tuổi trẻ, ông Robert Taylor đã đến nhiều nước trên thế giới như: Pháp, Nga, Trung Quốc, Nhật Bản, Đức, Hà Lan… để sưu tầm các món vũ khí “độc”, “lạ” cho bộ sưu tập của mình. .
Bảo tàng Lịch sử Việt Nam
27/06/2017
Bảo tàng Lịch sử - Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh được thành lập ngày 23/8/1979 trên cơ sở tiếp thu “Viện Bảo tàng Quốc gia Việt Nam tại Sài Gòn”, nơi trưng bày về mỹ thuật cổ một số nước Châu Á. Từ năm 1929, Bảo tàng được xem như là một bảo tàng đầu tiên ra đời ở Nam Kỳ và mang tên Blanchard de la Brosse (tên của viên Thống đốc Nam Kỳ lúc bấy giờ)..
Đền thờ cụ Nguyễn Sinh...
05/01/2018
Đền thờ là nơi tổ chức các nghi lễ thờ phụng cụ Phó bảng Nguyễn Sinh Sắc. Vào ngày 27 tháng 10 âm lịch hàng năm, tại Đền thờ, Đảng bộ, Chính quyền và nhân dân Đồng Tháp tổ chức các nghi thức cúng giỗ cụ Phó bảng Nguyễn Sinh Sắc ấm cúng, trang trọng nhưng không kém phần tôn nghiêm..
Lăng cụ phó bảng Nguyễn...
05/01/2018
Khu di tích Nguyễn Sinh Sắc tọa lạc số 123/1, đường Phạm Hữu Lầu, thuộc phường 4, thành phố Cao Lãnh, tỉnh Đồng Tháp, Việt Nam. Đây là nơi an nghỉ của Phó bảng Nguyễn Sinh Sắc, là một nhà nho yêu nước, và là thân sinh của Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh..
Angels Flight Railway
02/01/2018
Take a ride down Angels Flight, a historic funicular in Downtown Los Angeles that dates back to 1901. It was built to ferry elite passengers up and down the steep slope between Hill and Olive streets in the fashionable Bunker Hill neighborhood. In 1969 it was dismantled when the neighborhood was going through urban renewal and in the 90s it was refurbished and moved half of a block down, to where it sits today. but.The railway spans only 298 feet but it is an iconic Los Angeles landmark.
Angels Flight has been closed to the public for years due to regulatory issues. The Angels Flight Railway Foundation was established to get the little railway up and running once again, and to breathe life back into this California landmark. .
Johnson County Court House
30/12/2017
Built in 1842, the Johnson County Court House is a historic landmark in the city of Warrensburg, Missouri. Carefully restored, the two-story brick building stands in its original location on Main Street. Although it was only used for county business until 1878, the courtroom and offices continue pay tribute to the pioneers who used it..
Bruentrup Heritage Farm
30/12/2017
Take a twilight farm walk to visit a vintage fire truck and the farmhouse surrounded by flowers. Step into the barn and learn about dairy business that used to be on the farm.Bruentrup farm was established in 1891, and four generations of the Bruentrup family lived here until they sold the land to the city of Maplewood. Now, the Maplewood Area Historical Society runs the farm to preserve and interpret the history of Bruentrup Farm and Maplewood, Minnesota..
Old Melbourne Gaol
29/12/2017
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located in Melbourne, Australia. Construction began in 1839, and the compound was used as a prison from 1842 until 1929. It held some of Australia's most notorious criminals, including bushranger Ned Kelly and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming. Explore three floors of the prison and walk into several open cells with displays of artifacts from the prison’s operation..
Britannia Shipyard
29/12/2017
This Britannia Shipyard, now a historic site, preserves the memory of the community of canneries, boat yards, residences, and stores that once thrived on this site in British Columbia.Tour the Chinese Bunkhouse, where Chinese cannery workers lived between 1910 and 1930. The exhibits tell their stories while you view artifacts from their lives at the shipyard. In 1992, the Britannia Shipyard was designated a National Historic Site..
Namhansanseong South Gate
28/12/2017
Stroll through the main gate of Namhansanseong Fortress. This site had long been a defensive fortress, but it served as an emergency capital during the war against the Manchus in 1636-1637. Now, visitors come for the reconstructed buildings, hiking trails, and scenic views of Seoul. Namhansanseong was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014..
Matera
27/12/2017
These ancient dwellings are built into a system of caves. Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ was filmed here..
The Morris-Jumel Mansion
21/12/2017
The Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1765 as a summer villa by Colonel Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Philipse. It is the oldest remaining house in Manhattan and is now a museum exploring over 200 years of New York history, art, and culture. The building is an early example of Palladian architecture in North America. Filled with period furnishings and reproductions of period carpets and wallpapers, the mansion’s Georgian interior is one of the finest in the country. In this model, enjoy this historic residence in holiday finery.
Ivy Green - Helen Keller Birth...
19/12/2017
Ivy Green is the birthplace of famed author Helen Keller. The Tuscumbia, Alabama cottage was the former residence of not only Keller, but her "Miracle Worker" mentor Anne Sullivan as well. Now set up as a museum commemorating Keller, the site displays her original Braille typewriter alongside other relics from her international journeys..
HMS Belfast
15/12/2017
The HMS Belfast was originally a light cruiser vessel built for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1939 shortly before World War II, the HMS Belfast was used in the Royal Navy's war efforts including a naval blockade against Germany, escort missions for the Soviet Union, and the Battle of North Cape. During World War II, the HMS Belfast also supported the Normandy landings. Today, the ship permanently sits along the River Thames in London, UK as a museum.
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Valdez Railroad Tunnel
14/12/2017
This railroad tunnel In Valdez, Alaska commenced construction in 1905. However, construction on the tunnel came to a screeching halt in 1906 after gunfire was exchanged between railroad companies in a fierce bidding war over who would secure rights to the project. Today, the tunnel has become a local landmark and tourist attraction..
Carn Euny Ancient Village
14/12/2017
Carn Euny is one of England's preserved ancient villages. Inhabited between about 400 BC - AD 400, the village was active through the Iron Age up until the end of the Roman occupation of Britain. Located in the southwestern English region of Cornwall, Carn Euny features a fogou, an underground stone-walled passage common among other ancient settlements in the area..
Nhà Thờ Hà Dừa
06/10/2017
Có dịp đến Diên Khánh, sau khi đi qua khỏi Tây Môn thành Khánh Hoà (một di tích lịch sử do
Tướng Võ Tánh xây dựng cách đây hơn thế kỷ để chống Tây Sơn, sau này là cơ sở đầu não tỉnh
Khánh Hoà của Nam Triều), rồi theo tỉnh lộ 4 đi về hướng tây khoảng trên 100m, du khách sẽ gặp
một ngôi thánh đường uy nghiêm, cổ kính với tháp chuông cao ngất và tường xây chung quanh, đó
là thánh đường giáo xứ Hà Dừa.
Hà Dừa - không hiểu danh từ này có tự bao giờ và trong bối cảnh lịch sử ra sao, nhưng theo truyền
lại thì xưa kia hai bờ sông mọc toàn loại dừa nước nên mới có tên Hà Dừa, tức là xứ có nhiều dừa
hay là sông dừa (Hà là sông, dừa là cây dừa).
Giáo xứ Hà Dừa là một trong những giáo xứ có lâu đời tại Khánh Hoà, hầu hết giáo dân không là
dân nguyên quán mà có lẽ từ những tỉnh Quảng Nam, Phú Yên, được qui tụ bởi phong trào Nam
tiến thời Chúa Nguyễn.
Hà Dừa xưa có chung thánh đường với giáo xứ Cây Vông ở Hà Gai (thuộc Xã Diên Lâm hiện nay)
một vài di tích vẫn còn trong vùng đất ông Lập, nội tổ ông Nguyễn Bàn, .
Vườn Lan YSA Orchid
01/07/2017
Với tình yêu, niềm đam mê, nhiều năm kinh nghiệm và gắn bó với nghề hoa, ysaorchid.com.vn không những là địa chỉ chuyên nghiệp sáng tạo nên những tác phẩm nghệ thuật từ hoa tươi.
Nhà văn hóa dân tộc Churu
01/07/2017
Nhà văn hóa của người Churu (thôn Doom A, xã Lạc Xuân) trưng bày hàng nghìn hiện vật trên nhiều lĩnh vực như: lễ hội, nhạc cụ, ẩm thực, phục trang... .
Kucuk Su Kasri - Turkish Palace
02/01/2018
Kucuk Su Kasri is a Turkish Palace, located on the Anatolian side of Bosphorus, that was once used by Ottoman sultans during the 18th and 19th centuries. Throughout the palace, you will see Neo-Baroque and Rococo stone craftsmanship, mixed with classical Turkish interior elements. Kucuk Su Kasri and its surrounding gardens are often used for wedding ceremonies or other events. Fun fact: the palace also appeared in the famous James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough!.
Grote Kerk of Breda
02/01/2018
The Grote Kerk of Breda, Netherlands is a church that towers over the city's skyline. With ties to the royal Nassau family, this Gothic medieval church has a rich history dating back from the 14th century. Its wide, open golden ceilings are one of this church’s many highlights..
St. Benedict’s Painted Church
30/12/2017
Visit St. Benedict’s Painted Church in Honaunau on the Big Island of Hawaii. Built in 1899, the church is famous for its vibrant interior walls, covered in frescoes of biblical stories and tropical motifs. It was all hand-painted by self-taught folk artist Father John Velghe, whose work inspired others in the area to make similar churches. Notice the intricate Gothic architecture of the vaulted nave and detailed depictions of religious stories. St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church is still an active parish that delivers daily mass for its community of local parishioners, most who have lived in the Honaunau region for generations..
Sydney Town Hall
29/12/2017
Renowned for its high Victorian interiors and rich decoration, Sydney Town Hall is the largest and most ornate late 19th century civic building in Australia. When completed in 1889, it was the colony's most daring, technologically innovative and controversial building, and it dominated the Sydney skyline for almost a century. Step into the Vestibule, one of the most historic Victorian interiors in Australia, to see some of the finest craftsmanship from the period. Over 40 different colors and 22 carat gilt highlights decorate the intricate plasterwork. The crystal chandelier hanging from the glass dome was installed 1880 and has over 160 light globes..
Ebenezer Baptist Church
28/12/2017
Visit Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church the spiritual home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was baptized here as a child and at the age of 19 became ordained a minister. He continued to serve as co-pastor (with his father) until his death in 1968. Stand at the pulpit where Dr. King honed his oratory and found his spiritual fervor. The church is now a National Historic Site. In 2001, it underwent a renovation to modernize the facilities and restore the interior to how it looked in the 1960s while Dr. King served there..
St. Edmund Hall
28/12/2017
This historic two-story library at St. Edmund Hall, a college of Oxford University, was completed in 1686. The library’s architecture and its encased literature collections reflect the long history of the Hall, and is believed to be the first Oxford library to have shelves against the walls and the last to chain up its books. The volumes themselves reflect the intellectual life in Oxford in the late 17th and 18th centuries, with topics spanning theology, history, literature, science, geography, and poetry. Some of the 4,300 books date as far back as the 15th century.Today, the college also has a modern library, though researchers can still access the old library..
Iolani Palace
27/12/2017
Iolani Palace is the last residence of the Hawaiian monarchy and the only royal palace in the US..
Church of the Assumption of the...
27/12/2017
In the small village of Tismice, Czech Republic, is this uniquely preserved three-nave Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Built in the 12th century, this small Basilica ranks among the most valuable examples of preserved Romanesque ecclesiastical architecture in Bohemia.
From the exterior, the church has three apses and two forefront steeples with Baroque roofs. On the inside, the naves are separated by alternating pillars and columns, and the once light brown sandstone walls have changed into reddish hues over the centuries. On the main alter sits a Gothic Madonna statue from 1420 — the biggest treasure of this Basilica..
Lombard Temple of Santa Maria in...
26/12/2017
This 8th-century temple was built by the Lombards, whose kingdom in Italy marks the era of transition from the Classical era to medieval..
Blenheim Palace
26/12/2017
Stand in the grand entrance to this palatial estate, the Great Hall. This opulent room rises 67 feet to a ceiling painted by Sir James Thornhill. The allegorical painting represents the successes of John Churchill, for whom the palace was built. Also on display are a bronze bust of the 9th Duke and military weapons.Blenheim Palace was built in the early 18th century to celebrate victory over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession. In particular, it was built as a gift to the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, the military commander who led the Allied forces in the Battle of Blenheim on August 13, 1704. Winston Churchill was later born at the palace, in 1874..
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
25/12/2017
Check out Our Lady of Guadalupe church in the Chelsea area of New York City. This Roman Catholic parish was established in 1868 for a congregation of Irish immigrants and was considered one of the most important Catholic churches in the city. The Gothic exterior architecture blends French and English influences and features two towers, a gable roof, recessed niches, and a large rose window. The church’s impressive nave is surrounded by marble columns topped with lancet arches, gilded gold trim work, an ornate vaulted ceiling, and numerous figurative stained glass windows, including at least one Tiffany window. Attend a Mass from one of the many wood pews and take in the detailed murals in this New York Parish..
Miramare Castle
25/12/2017
Miramare Castle was commissioned in 1856 by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Hapsburg. The styling reflects his eclectic taste and incorporates elements of Gothic, Medieval, and Renaissance styles, as was popular at the time. This tour of the second floor show visitors an example of a luxurious aristocratic residence with its original furnishings. The chapel may be small, but it is richly decorated with woodwork, paintings, and a tiled floor. From its perch overlooking the harbour of Grigano, outside of Trieste, Italy, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area..
Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire
22/12/2017
San Giusto is the cathedral and main church of Trieste, Italy. The central apse was constructed in the 14th century to join two basilicas that had been built earlier. The brilliant mosaics on the ceiling of the central apse depict the coronation of the Virgin. They were completed in 1933 by Venetian artist Guido Cadorin. Tour the outside of the cathedral at night..
The Conservatory of Flowers
22/12/2017
Opened in 1879, the Conservatory of Flowers is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. It is filled with exotic plants and flowers from all over the world, and one of only four institutions in North America to have a highland tropics exhibit. The Conservatory, located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is especially known for its orchid collection, which may be the largest and most comprehensive public collection in the world..
Thitsarwadi Temple
21/12/2017
Explore this magnificent temple in Bagan, Myanmar! Thitsawadi Temple is well-known for its rare three levels, where most other temples in Bagan are only two-stories. Built in A.D. 1334 by King Saw Monnit, Thitsawadi represents beautiful ancient Bagan architecture, with stuccos and murals decorating the interior walls. Catch breathtaking views from the top story, looking out over the natural landscape dotted with ancient temples!.
State Library of Victoria
21/12/2017
The domed Reading Room at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia was built in 1913 and its architecture was inspired by the British Museum in London and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The octagonal space includes a first floor reading level and four gallery levels and was built to house over a million books and up to 600 occupants. The beautiful domed ceiling is 114 feet tall and was the largest dome in the world at the time it was completed. Tour around this historic library, and check out its unique shape in floor plan view!
The State Library of Victoria celebrated its 160th birthday in 2016 by hosting Melbourne Music Week (MMW). Melbourne's world-renowned music scene came together for the 9-day event in November, and featured over 110 events and 240 artists at the iconic library..
St. Maddern's Church
21/12/2017
St. Maddern's Church is a medieval parish in Cornwall, United Kingdom that dates back to the 14th century. Check out the historic details and the original tombstones on the surrounding grounds!
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St. John's Cathedral
20/12/2017
St. John's Cathedral is a rich, cultural landmark for Brisbane, Australia. Located in the heart of the city, the cathedral stands tall among Brisbane's office high-rises. This unique landmark features wood carvings, a stone-vaulted ceiling, and 350 million-year-old limestone..
Elmore Court
18/12/2017
Elmore Court is a historic English mansion that has been in the hands of the Guise Baronetage for nearly 800 years. The Guise family was granted the status of aristocrats by the British Crown and has been considered an English Baronetage ever since. Built in 1580, this mansion has been seated in Gloucestershire, England since the late 14th century. Still owned and occupied by the Guise Baronetage, the mansion has been updated to serve as a private venue for weddings and other special events..
The Cathedral of Immaculate...
18/12/2017
The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, New York is full of rich history. Constructed in 1852, the cathedral was originally commissioned by Irish Bishop John McCloskey in order to serve his flock of Catholics who fled Ireland from the Potato Famine. Today, the cathedral stands as the second-oldest cathedral in New York state..
Kasteel van Male
18/12/2017
Kasteel van Male is a castle found in Bruges, Northwest Belgium. Previously occupied by German soldiers in both World Wars, this worldly castle was handed over to the nuns of the St. Trudo convent in Bruges by its previous owner in 1953. The castle went through a massive restoration project which was completed in 1972. The castle is still being used as a convent today..
Shwe Oo Min Pagoda
16/12/2017
The Shwe Oo Min Natural Cave Pagoda is a temple with almost 9,000 golden Buddha statues. Set along the ridge of Pone Taloke Lake in Pindaya, Myanmar, this cave has been seen by both tourists and pilgrims alike. The statues have been left by pilgrims centuries ago and by more recent Buddhist organizations from as far as Singapore, the Netherlands, and the USA..
Rosewarne House
16/12/2017
Nestled in the back of Camborne, England in Cornwall county is a gripping, ramshackle house with a legacy as fascinating as the town itself. Rosewarne House is a Greek, revival-style house built between 1810 and 1815. The house was originally built for William Harris, the head of one of Cornwall's wealthiest families at the time. The Harris family owned a series of estates, farms, and mining interests across Cornwall. Today, the home is being renovated by conservation architect Elizabeth Anne Price and her husband Reg Price..
Union Station
15/12/2017
Union Station in Gary, Indiana is a passenger train terminal that has been abandoned for over half a decade. Built in 1910, the station was built in the architectural style of Beaux-Arts common in many buildings built between 1880 and 1920 in the United States. Buildings of similar style include New York City's Grand Central Terminal and San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House. The station was abandoned by the 1950s when highways became increasingly popular, replacing the needs for passenger trains..
The Royal Society of Victoria
15/12/2017
The Royal Society of Victoria is one of Australia's oldest science societies. Located in a Melbourne, Australia heritage site, the Royal Society offers lectures, symposia, and forums revolving around science..
Kapel Fluweelengrot
14/12/2017
Kapel Fluweelengrot is an underground chapel found in a network of tunnels known as the Velvet Cave. The Velvet Cave is part of a sprawling castle ruins in Valkenburg, Netherlands known as Kasteelruïne Fluweelengrot. This historic castle endured many sieges until its destruction by the hands of King William III of England on December 10, 1672. Today, tours are available to explore the castle ruins and the Velvet Cave..
Steinert Hall
13/12/2017
Steinert Hall is an underground concert hall found in Boston, Massachusetts. Nicknamed "The Little Gem," Steinert Hall was originally built in 1986. During its heyday, the hall featured musicians such as Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, along with former prime minister of Poland and Polish pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. NBC's TODAY took a tour of Steinert Hall, which has been closed to the public since 1942..
The Hell Fire Club
13/12/2017
The Hell Fire Club is the name given to this former hunting lodge found on Mount Pelier Hill in Dublin, Island. Officially called Mount Pelier, the hunting lodge sitting atop this 383-meter hill was built around 1725 with the stone of rock cairns that previously occupied the site. The hunting lodge was used by members of the Irish Hell Fire Club, active between 1735 and 1741. Hell Fire Clubs across Europe were exclusive clubs for high society citizens and were often associated with outlandish and immoral behavior..
The Taranaki Cathedral Church of...
13/12/2017
The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St. Mary is New Zealand's oldest stone church. Originally founded in 1842 by Bishop Selwyn, the New Zealand church has become a foundational rock of Taranaki, New Zealand's spiritual community. Taranaki is a region found in the western part of the nation's North Island. and is named after the stratovolcano Mount Taranaki..
Nhà Thờ Phủ Cam
24/07/2017
Nhà thờ chính tòa Phủ Cam là nhà thờ chính tòa của Tổng Giáo phận Huế, tọa lạc trên đồi Phước Quả, thuộc địa phận phường Phước Vĩnh, thành phố Huế. Đây là một trong những nhà thờ to lớn, nổi tiếng và lâu đời nhất tại Huế. Ngôi nhà thờ ngày nay được xây theo lối kiến trúc hiện đại, do kiến trúc sư Ngô Viết Thụ thiết kế..
Nhà thờ Ka Đơn
27/06/2017
Kiến trúc Nhà thờ Ka Đơn dựa trên ý tưởng chủ đạo của cha quản xứ - Linh mục Ngọc là đơn sơ, ít màu sắc, ít trang trí, dân dã; trân trọng vẻ đẹp tự nhiên của vật liệu.
Kiến trúc Pháp trong Đà...
27/06/2017
Khách sạn Dalat Palace là một khách sạn lâu đời tại thành phố Đà Lạt, Việt Nam. Trước đây khách sạn này tên là Langbian Palace do người Pháp xây dựng năm 1916 .
Đình Vạn Thủy Tú
14/06/2017
Vạn Thủy Tú tọa lạc trên đường Ngư Ông, phường Đức Thắng, thành phố Phan Thiết, tỉnh Bình Thuận là nơi thờ thần Nam Hải - tức Cá Ông, theo tín ngưỡng của ngư dân vùng biển..
Kasugai Gardens
26/09/2017
The Kasugai Gardens in Kelowna, British Columbia is an outdoor park built in 1987 as a display of friendship with its sister city Kasugai, Japan. The park features traditional features found in Japanese gardens including stone lanterns, pine trees, waterfalls, and a koi pond. Found along Canada's Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, the city's name means "grizzly bear" in the Okanagan language..
Kiến trúc bên trong khách...
24/07/2017
Nestled within private gardens, Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center offers accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. The resort has a spa centre and an outdoor swimming pool..
Trường Dục Thanh
07/06/2017
Dục Thanh Học hiệu (viết tắt của: Giáo Dục Thanh Thiếu Niên) là một ngôi trường do các sĩ phu yêu nước ở Phan Thiết, tỉnh Bình Thuận sáng lập vào năm 1907 để hưởng ứng phong trào Duy Tân do Phan Châu Trinh, Trần Quý Cáp và Huỳnh Thúc Kháng khởi xướng.