Wells Cathedral is officially referred to as the Cathedral of St Andrew in Wells. The cathedral is part of the Church of England and is the main attraction of the town of Wells in Somerset. Wells Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, who resides at the Bishop’s palace that is located adjoining the cathedral. The cathedral dates back to the 13th century, and is a unique and spectacular monument. It is a marvel of architecture, and has been described as “one of the most poetic cathedrals in England.” The west front of the cathedral is particularly magnificent, with carvings and sculptures of kings and saints. The interiors of the cathedral have mainly Early Gothic influences, and have a large number of “scissor arches”. Scissor arches are found no where else other  [...] 

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The name Kölner Dom is German for the world famous Cologne Cathedral. It is one of the most notable cathedrals in the whole of Germany, if not the whole world. The cathedral is also the largest in Germany. The cathedral is an important monument in Germany, and is located in the city of Cologne in Germany. Cologne is an extremely rewarding destination, and there are a huge number of excellent sights for all age groups. There is also the added advantage that as the destination is anything g but clichéd, there are no hordes of tourists wandering about, clicking pics. There are a good number of excellent hotels and other accommodation options as well that are available. Kölner Dom is one astounding structure, it is a marvel of architecture. There are a huge number of things to see. The cathedral  [...] 

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Seville is among the most fascinating cities in Spain, and the sheer number of attractions related to culture and history here makes for an exceedingly rewarding destination. The place is one of the most exciting European cities, and is a delightful blend of the past and the present. The city is a hub for culture in Spain, filled to the brim with a huge number of tales of legends and glorious history. There is some fascinating displays of architecture here, and the historic monuments and structures here are testimony to the glorious place that Seville had in Spain’s history. Seville was also home to a huge number of artists, and even now has some of the most fascinating art galleries in the world. The Seville Cathedral is among the most remarkable destinations in Seville, if not entire Spain.  [...] 

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The Parthenon is one of the most iconic structures in the world. It represents an entire country, in fact, the entire civilization of the Greeks. The temple is located within the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, and is a temple built in the honor of Athena, the Greek Goddess considered by the inhabitants of Athens as a provider of protection. The Parthenon is certainly one of the most important buildings of all time, and is a significant attraction with travelers from all over the world who come to Athens to see the monument in all its beauty. Although it is not as beautiful as it was when construction was completed in four hundred and thirty two B C, beauty shines through what is left of the incredible monument. The first stone for the Parthenon was laid in four hundred and forty four B C,  [...] 

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While planning a trip to Rome, there are the usual must sees on the itinerary, such as the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and of course, the Vatican. But the presence of a necropolis that lies under the Vatican ground is not known to many. This is one of the most rewarding places to visit while you are in Rome. The necropolis, or the archeological burial site is one of the most significant, as it is has the original grave of St Peter, the Apostle. This grave is located below St Peters basilica. The grave of St Peter was discovered by a group of workers in nineteen thirty nine, who were working to dig a grave for the deceased Pope Pius XI under the St Peters Basilica. The tomb resembled a tomb best, and that says it all, with close spaces, dark areas and uneven  [...] 

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Although the Sistine Chapel is not all about Michelangelo, there is no question that the fresco painted by him on the ten thousand foot ceiling on the chapel in 1508 is certainly what made the Sistine Chapel so famous all over the world. A number of famous artists worked on the chapel, such as Boticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio and Roselli, but Michelangelo’s work has an overshadowing quality that is best reflected in its fame. Pope Julius commissioned Michelangelo to paint a fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The objective of Pope was said to be a rebuilding of Rome in its previous glory, as well as to outshine his predecessor, Pope Alexander VI, who was the arch nemesis of Pope Julius. Alexander was also from the infamous Borgia family. In fact, many people are not aware that the  [...] 

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Chateau de Versailles is among the most famous monuments of its kind in the whole of France, and is one among the three most visited historical monuments in France. The chateau is a much visited attraction in France that is popular with travelers from all over the world. The castle has a remarkable history connected to its construction. Louis XIV was responsible for building the chateau. The hectic life in Paris tired King Louis, and he commissioned Louis Le Vau who renovated ad extended an ancient hunting lodge into the castle it is now. The swamplands nearby were transformed into magnificent gardens by Le Notre, and the palace fountains, with a hydraulic display, were master minded by Mansart. The construction for Chateau de Versailles began in the year sixteen sixty four, and lasted virtually  [...] 

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Lake Lucerne is located in Switzerland, and is among the most beautiful in the country, if not Europe. The lake is also referred to as the “Lake of the four forest Cantons”, or the Vierwaldstättersee in German. Lake Lucerne is singularly beautiful, with mountains towering on all sides, and forests surrounding it. Cruising the lake is the best way to get to know the magnificent natural beauty here. There are a number of cruises that are popular with travelers. Just make sure that you try and get the opportunity of getting on a Dampfschiff, or a restored paddle wheel steamer like the Umterwalden, Uri, Schiller, Gallia, Stadt Luzern and others. Lake Lucerne is a substantially sized lake, and is shaped irregularly. The lake has a new view on offer that accompanies every change of direction.  [...] 

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Switzerland’s Rhine falls are the largest falls in the whole of Western Europe, and cascades from a height of twenty five meters, and the wall of water here is as wide as a hundred and fifty meters. The Rhine Falls are actually a group of 3 falls – the Muhle Falls, the Schaffhauser Falls and the Zurcher Falls. The Rhine Falls are located at the River Rhine. The falls are located close to the city area, at the Schaffhausen urban area, and are a famous tourist attraction in Europe. The Falls are visited by huge numbers of travelers from all over the world in a year. The Rhine falls are not actually as high as other major water falls. The three sections of the water fall have limestone rock islets, sharp and jagged, dividing them. These are the old remains of the cliff, of which a major part  [...] 

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Lake Iseo is also referred to as Lake Sebina, and is one of the most beautiful locations in entire Italy. The lake is not very well known outside Italy, and not many tourists come here. This is a definite advantage as the area is far from being a crowded touristy location. Lake Iseo is fourth largest among lakes in Lombardy. The formation of the lake was through Valcamonica glacier, and is twenty four kilo meters long and about five kilo meters in breadth. The island does not seem as wide all the time because in the center sits the Monte Isola, which is the largest lake island in Europe. The lake here is located in the north of Bergamo and Brescia, and the western bank is managed by the former, while the latter administers the eastern bank. The lake is fed in the north by the Oglio River,  [...] 

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The Lake Garda region, located in the north of Italy is among the most beautiful locations with respect to natural abundance, which is why the region is visited by a whole number of travelers on a regular basis. There are a whole number of travelers that come here in a year to get a glimpse of the heavenly natural beauty of this location. There are a whole number of exciting locations here that make for a heavenly holiday. In addition to the natural beauty of this region, Lake Garda is home to some unique cultural attractions, and is the very place to head, if you want to indulge in some heavenly performing arts, and take in some unique culture in the cities here. The Lake Garda region has been said to be among the most educational destinations, and is a major destination for student travelers  [...] 

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