Now recognised as a historic monument, the Eiffel Tower was constructed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle—a world’s fair proposed to mark the centenary of the French Revolution—with the aim of creating a monumental gateway to the exhibition. This magnificent structure, a square-based wrought-iron lattice tower, is situated on the Champ de Mars in the 7th […]
Westfield Centro, known as Centro Oberhausen until 31 August 2021, is Europe’s largest shopping and entertainment centre. It is also the heart of the new centre of Oberhausen, one of Germany’s major industrial and cultural cities and often referred to as the cradle of the Ruhr industry. Of its total area, 125,000 square metres is […]
The Northern Lights, also known as polar auroras, are natural light displays observed in the skies over the Arctic and Antarctic regions, caused by the interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun. In northern latitudes, these displays are known as the Northern Lights or ‘Aurora Borealis’. In the southern latitudes, […]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is situated in the city of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of northern Italy, on Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). The square’s name was coined by the Italian writer and poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. (In his book *Forse che sì forse che no*, D’Annunzio described this place as a ‘meadow […]
The Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre and is located in Rome, the capital of Italy. Originally known as the Arena, the amphitheatre later took its name from the statue at its entrance. Derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘kolossos’, meaning a large statue or giant, the Colosseum was built during the reign of the […]
Cologne Cathedral is an impressive structure rising on the banks of the River Rhine in the city of Cologne, Germany. As soon as you set foot in the city, this magnificent cathedral, which stands directly before you, captivates you with its architecture and spiritual power. As one of the most striking examples of Gothic architecture, […]
Located in north-western Belgium, this city has preserved its historic character to this day. Its medieval cobbled streets and canal views have transformed the area into an open-air museum. Despite its small size, Brugge is a captivating place that attracts many tourists every year. The fact that Brugge is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage […]