Roughly six miles outside of Palma, Spain is the dominating Bellver Castle. It covers nearly the entirety of Mallorca Island. Spain's King James II ordered the castle to be built in 1300. The main portions of the castle took nine years to build, not ... Read More >
The Ruins of the Maasi Fortress-Castle in Estonia
The Livonian Order originally possessed a castle in Poide, but when it was destroyed during the mass uprisings on the Night of St. George in 1343, they realized the need to rebuild. They chose the plot of land on Vaike River for its suitable ... Read More >
The Victoria Mansion of Portland, Maine
Historic mansions were usually family homes, built for large families; but the Victoria Mansion was only built for a husband and wife – Ruggles and Olive Morse. Built over the span of two years, this summer home was finished in in 1860. Both ... Read More >
House on the Rock – Spring Green, Wisconsin
There are certainly some houses that could attempt a claim toward uniqueness, but House on the Rock stands alone in this regard. In the novel American Gods, the House on the Rock seems like something that could only be conjured by the mind of Neil ... Read More >
Egyptian Mosques – Islamic Influence in Alexandria
Numerous Islamic dynasties at different periods within Egypt flourished. Kings and Sultans alike desired to bring beauty to this country, each contributing a touch of his own flair. The end result is a collection of mosques, monuments, and ... Read More >
The Unique Architecture of Flint, MI
Flint, Michigan is a city that has had many identities during the course of its lifetime. Built upon a major river route, the city was a prime lumbering town when it was first established many centuries ago. It moved from wood to carriage ... Read More >
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