Architectural Gems
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Lisbon’s Iconic Belém Tower
Belém Tower, or Torre de Belém, was commissioned in 1514 by King Manuel I of Portugal and completed around 1520. It…
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The Architecture of the Aqueduct of Segovia
Rising above the rooftops of a medieval Spanish city like a spine of stone vertebrae, the Aqueduct of Segovia is among…
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Architectural Gems: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for its immense size and breathtaking architecture,…
