Curiosities in Europe

A total of 168 curiosities is found.

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum is an amalgamation of a former Kralingse Outside, several plots of pasture and some adjacent gardens. Trompenburgstraat Gardens is appreciated worldwide is visited daily by walkers, seeking peace in the city of...

Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fontein)

Rome, Italy

The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome Italy The fountain is about 26 meters high and about 22 meters wide. She stands in front of the Palazzo Poli. The fountain was commissioned by Pope Clement...

Eisenbrunnen

Aachen, Germany

The Elisenbrunnen is the symbol of the town of Aachen. The building was erected in 1827 to plans by Cremer and Schinkel. When it served as a source home and gallery, one can still taste the Aachen thermal waters even today. Marble plaques recall the...

Strand Scheveningen

Scheveningen, The Netherlands

On the beach of Scheveningen pier, located several restaurants and of course you can swim or paddle in the sea. The beach consists of fine sand. Also, there are beach chairs can be rented, but it is recommended to take enough stuff. Itself The...

Couven Museum

Aachen, Germany

The Couven its visitors how the living culture looked like in the 18th and 19th century. 20 Particularly noteworthy are the great variety and quality of the furnishings, fireplaces and stucco. Rococo and Aachen / Liège baroque together into a...

La Grande Arche de la Défense

Paris, France

For 9 euros you sit at the top of the Arche de la Défense, the modern counterpart of the Arce de Triomphe. A fascinating and spectacular, but very modern building. There is a fairly pricey restaurant in Arche, but the computer museum that is...

Kubuswoningen

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The cube houses were designed by Piet Blom. He saw a boom in its design and in the whole complex a forest. Blom's idea was to design a kind of village in a big city a safe haven in which various functions can occur. The Look-Cube is a fully...

Sacre Coeur

Paris, France

Church built by public subscription after the 1870 defeat in the Franco-Prussian war. The basilica was consecrated in 1919. Architect : Abadie (1875-1912).

Menhirs of Carnac

Carnac, France

In Carnac, Brittany, France, the famous stone patterns from Le Ménec and Kermario. In total, there remain about 2,600 of the original estimated 11,000 stones. A distinction is made between (only) standing stones called menhirs known from the...

The Dom

Aachen, Germany

The Aachen Cathedral is one of the most famous examples of occidental architecture. It is the church where more than 30 German kings were crowned, the burial place of Charlemagne, an important pilgrimage church and since 1930 Cathedral of the...

Eiffel Tower

Paris, France

Construction completed on: March 31, 1889 (flag placed on top), built for the Universal Exhibition in honor of the French Revolution Designers: Gustave Eiffel & Cie Contractors: Maurice Koechlin & Emile Nouguier Architect: Stephen...

English Garden

München, Germany

Munich´s famous 900-acre park has shaded paths, brooks, ponds and swans and is best known for its four beer gardens (Chinesischer Turm, Seehaus, Hirschau, Aumeister) and nude sunbathers. The park stretches from the center of the city (near...

La Madeleine

Paris, France

Eglise La Madeleine (the Madeleine church) is both inside and outside one of the finest buildings of Paris. The opening times can quite often change, so you need to pay attention to if you want to visit the church. Please bear in mind that there...

Schloss Burg

Solingen, Germany

The site is located in southern Brittany, on the Gulf of Morbihan, in the village of Le Hallate. Directions: on the RN 165, halfway between Vannes and Auray take the exit Plougoumelen, at Keneah left.

Bastille

Paris, France

The Bastille Opera, built by Carlos Ott and inaugurated in 1989, presents a mirror-glass architecture. The same materials were used inside and outside. Aside the visitors in the public areas, you can make use of and discover the main room and the...

Opéra National de Paris - Bastille

Paris, France

A beautiful building with wonderful productions. After seeing an Opera in the Bastille everyone will admit it was a extraordinary experience.

Chateau Du Taillis

Duclair, France

Built on the ruins of a 13th century fortified house, the castle was built in 1530 by Jehan du Fay du Tailly. It was later enlarged in the 17th and 18th centuries. As a result, the castle is a fine example of French architecture throughout the...

Notre Dame De La Falaise

Mers-les-bains, France

The statue, also known as Our Lady of the Sea, was inaugurated in 1878. Its base was decorated by sculptor Marie-Jospehe Cotelle Clere, who represented the three patron saints of sister towns Mers, Eu and Le Treport.

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