Category Archives: Memorial

Red Square-Russia

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

On Red Square is Saint Basil the Blessed, still a major edifice of Orthodox art. Russian architecture was clearly affected many times in its history by influences emanating from the Kremlin. A particular example is the Italian Renaissance.The Kremlin of … Continue reading →

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The Struve Arc-Russia

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries and over 2,820 km. These are points of a survey, carried out between 1816 and 1855 by the astronomer … Continue reading →

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The Dome Of The Reichstage Building-Germany

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

The dome and roof terrace are open and free of charge to the public. Enter at the West entrance to the building, off Platz der Republik. The building is very popular, so sometimes a visit involves waiting in line, and … Continue reading →

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The Palais Garnier-France

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

The Palais Garnier is the thirteenth theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. It was built on the orders of Napoleon III as part of the great Parisian reconstruction project carried out … Continue reading →

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ThePantheon Paris-France

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

The Pantheon Paris (Latin Pantheon, from Greek Pantheon, meaning “Every god”) is a building in the Latin Quarter of Paris, France. It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but after many changes now combines liturgical functions … Continue reading →

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Trafalgar Square-England

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Every year on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar (21 October), the Sea Cadet Corps holds a parade in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson and the British victory over the combined fleets of Spain and France at Trafalgar. The … Continue reading →

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The Bolívar Square-Colombia

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Bolivar Square of Colombia is the same place where the colonial government of New Granada declared Bogota as their head quarters. One can check out the historical monuments located there, as these monuments depict talks about the past tales.There are … Continue reading →

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The National Flag Memorial-Argentina

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

All the structures are made of marble from the AndesThe National Flag Memorial in Rosario, Argentina, is a monumental complex built near the shore of the Parana River. It was inaugurated on June 20, 1957, the anniversary of the death … Continue reading →

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Ottawa National War Memorial-Canada

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

The National War Memorial is a tall granite cenotaph with acreted bronze sculptures, that stands in Confederation Square, Ottawa, and serves as the federal war memorial for Canada. The National War Memorial is the site of the nationally televised Remembrance … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor, USA

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. … Continue reading →

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