Category: Castles and palaces

The Palais de Justice de Paris, located on the Ile de la Cite in the heart of the city, is a magnificent architectural masterpiece that serves as the primary courthouse for civil and criminal cases in Paris. Dating back to the 19th century, and designed by Joseph-Louis Duc, this historic…

The White House is the U.S. President's official residence and the office. It is located in Washington, D.C., at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW and has been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. Introduction to the White House Welcome to the iconic symbol of American democracy,…

Together with the nearby Chain Bridge, the spectacular Buda Castle serves as a magnificent icon of Budapest and Hungary. The Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery, and the National Széchényi Library are now located in Buda Castle. Buda Castle, perched high above Castle Hill, commands a breathtaking panorama of…

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the royal family in London and a location for state ceremonies. It is located at the western end of The Mall, between St James Park and Green Park. The largest private garden in London, with a total area of 39 acres, is located…

Marking the geographic center of the ancient capital Xian and lasting for more than 600 years, Bell Tower of Xi'an is the iconic building used to announce the time.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, or Big Wild Goose Pagoda, is a South Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, Buddhist pagoda. During the Tang dynasty it was built in 652 and originally had five story.