Category: Historical Landmarks
Historically significant architectural landmarks and attractions.
For nearly three hundred years, Hadrian's Wall marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire. The Roman military constructed it after Emperor Hadrian paid a visit to Britain in AD 122. It spanned northern Britain at a length of 73 miles (80 Roman miles), starting in Wallsend on the River…
View moreKuélap is the landmark in Chachapoyas region of Peru that draws the most tourists. The Kuélap Fortress has been dubbed the "Machu Picchu of the North" because to its similarity to the Inca citadel in Peru.
View moreThe Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the god Zeus. The temple, built in the second quarter of the fifth century BC, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric style. The Temple of Zeus,…
View moreMycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south-west of Athens. An ancient city nestled in the northeastern Peloponnese peninsula, exudes a timeless aura that captivates all who venture within its sacred walls. Steeped in myth and legend,…
View moreThe Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, located in the picturesque landscape of Peloponnese, Greece, stands as a testament to the…
View moreThe Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated above the city of Athens on a rocky outcrop and includes the ruins of many ancient buildings of great historical and architectural importance, the most prominent one being the Parthenon.
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