Famous Landmarks of Europe
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the
Palace of Westminster in London. Big Ben holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. The tower was completed in 1858, and is 315 feet high. The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom and London.
Palace of Westminster in London. Big Ben holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. The tower was completed in 1858, and is 315 feet high. The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom and London.
Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and stands at 1,050 feet. The tower has three levels for visitors. Both the first and second levels have restaurants.
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the
largest ever built in the Roman Empire, built of concrete and stone. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
largest ever built in the Roman Empire, built of concrete and stone. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
The Grand Canal is a canal in Venice, Italy. It forms one of the major water-traffic
corridors in the city. Public transport is provided by water buses and private water
taxis, and many tourists explore the canal by gondola.
corridors in the city. Public transport is provided by water buses and private water
taxis, and many tourists explore the canal by gondola.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or
freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known
worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. It is 186 feet in height. It was built to display the wealth of the people of Pisa. Was constructed from 1173 until 1350.
freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known
worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. It is 186 feet in height. It was built to display the wealth of the people of Pisa. Was constructed from 1173 until 1350.