Category: Historical Landmarks
Historically significant architectural landmarks and attractions.
The red façade of the Rathaus Basel that sits squarely on the city's central market square is hard to miss. Obviously the tower is the focal point, but the colorful and whimsical paintings on the front also stand out. The town hall of Basel, which is an architectural masterpiece from…
View moreDating back to around 1400, the Porte St. Alban (St.Alban's Gate, St. Alban Tor) is the entrance of a beautiful neighborhood within the medieval walled city of Basel. The ancient city gate still has a massive wooden door and paling that were lowered during times of peril. The St. Alban…
View moreSt. Michael's Tower is the only one of the four gates that were originally built within the old city walls, that was preserved. It is locally known as the Michalská gate. In the 14th century, it was finally finished. It was called after the Gothic church of St. Michal, which…
View moreLocated in northern Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a massive complex of Buddhist temples. It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple sometime around the first part of the 12th century. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu temple complex in terms of land area, at more than 400 acres. The name,…
View moreThe Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, which houses the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, as well as the museum designer and former owner. One may argue that Jim Thompson is the most well-known foreigner in Thai history. One of the most…
View moreThe Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) is the seat of the local municipal government and houses the offices of the mayor and the town council, as well as other related government institutions. Amongst them is the legislature of the States of Austria, called the Landtag. Located on the Ringstrasse, Vienna City…
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