Europe – The Wonders of the World

Roman Colosseum

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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The Roman Colosseum is a wonder of the world. It was located in the middle of Rome in the country of Italy and its remains still stand in that location. The building of the Roman Colosseum began around the year of 72 A.D. and was completed in the year of…

Leaning Tower of Pisa

October 4, 2019October 16, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a free standing, or leaning, bell tower located in the northwestern Italian coastal town of Pisa. It is the third oldest of many buildings to make up the Pisa Cathedral square. It became famous as the tower started to lean during construction. Many…

Castle Neuschwanstein

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History In 1832, King Maximilian II of Bavaria purchased the ruins of castle Schwanstein near the village of Hohenschwangau. He ordered the construction of a new castle to be built on the ruins and in 1837, Castle Hohenschwangau was completed. It was constructed in the neo-gothic style architecture. Ludwig II…

Chateau Chambord

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History The Chambord Chateau was originally built as a hunting lodge for King Francois I, so he could escape the politics and everyday life of Paris as well as be close to his mistress, the Comtesse de Thoury. Her family's coat of arms can be seen in carved decorations throughout…

Mont Saint-Michel

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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Mont Saint-Michel is located on the Northwest coast in Normandy, France. It is situated approximately a half mile from the coast on a rocky island. Originally, the island was used as fort to guard against invading armies, but has transformed to the Mont Saint-Michel Monastery. History The island was formed…

Versailles

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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King Louis XIII originally visited Versailles while on a hunting trip with land owner Albert de Gondi. King Louis XIII was so impressed with the location, he acquired the land from the de Gondi family and in 1623 he had a hunting lodge built at the location. He and his…

Louvre

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History The Louvre was originally built as a fortress under the rule of King Phillip II in the late 12th century. Sections of the original fortress can be seen in the basement of the Louvre. During the Middle Ages, King Charles V used the palace as a place of residence.…

Channel Tunnel

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History The design for a tunnel joining England to France wasn't original when England started boring the tunnels in late 1987, and the concept of a tunnel joining the two countries wasn't original when the Channel Tunnel Study Group proposed the dual tunnel system in 1960. The earliest recorded design…

Eiffel Tower

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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The Eiffel Tower was originally designed and built as the entrance to the World's Fair in 1889, but has since become a French icon of beauty and charm. History A competition was held to design and construct an entrance to 1889 World's Fair. The winning design would have a 20…

York Minster

October 4, 2019October 10, 2019 by Wonders of the World

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History While Christian presence had been n York since 300 A.D., the first church structure was built in 627 A.D. to baptize King Edwin of Northumbria. The wooden structure was quickly replaced for a more solid church made out of stone. The new church was completed in 637 A.D. and…

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