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The Eiffel Tower: presentation and history

The symbol of France The Eiffel Tower, which has become the symbol of France and its capital, is a puddled iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators for the 1889 World's Fair. Originally named the 300-metre tower, the monument was thought by Eiffel to be a 'summary of contemporary ...

01
Sep
2008

Dubai: the destination of all records

whose cost is estimated at more than 10 billion euros, have raised strong objections because of their ecological impact. Burj Khalifa: the highest tower in the world Among the world records held by the city of Dubai, one of the most well-known to the general public is undoubtedly the height of t ...

15
Mar
2023

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: a masterpiece in the making

rk has also become his tomb. Since December 8, 2021, a luminous star with a diameter of 7.5 m, made of steel and glass, has come to top the highest tower of the Sagrada Familia. This 12-pointed star, which shines at 138 m high, illuminates the sky of Barcelona in the plumb of the architect's tomb ...

27
June
2022

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

1- Discover the city from above at the KL Tower When you arrive in the Malaysian capital, you usually think of going to admire the famous Petronas Towers, the twin towers that are one of the city's emblems. And yet, one of the best ways to get an overview of this metropolis is to go to another t ...

23
Nov
2022

Porto : places to visit

has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Monuments to visit The old town of Porto or Ribeira is a must-see place. The Torre dos Clérigos (Tower of the Clerics), located in the eponymous street, is the highest tower in Portugal. Built in the second half of the 18th century by the Italian ...

30
Mar
2009

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

ifa in 2009... See this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex (@memyselfandalexandro) on March 13, 2019 at 5:26 PDT This tower, one of Taiwan's one hundred and twenty skyscrapers, is supposed to be shaped like a bamboo ... or at least that's how the architect imagined it ...

13
Mar
2019

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue: 5 good reasons to visit this village in Normandy

th-century style. This building, opened for worship in 1861, has a characteristic that is unusual, to say the least: it is a church without a bell tower! Don't hesitate to enter to enjoy the coolness of the place and admire the stained glass windows, the oldest of which dates from 1869. Out ...

18
June
2021

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

ptistine de Gordes (@la_baptistine_de_gordes) Here you can visit a Renaissance-style castle, the 13th-century Saint-Firmin church and its square tower, as well as the unmissable Sénanque Abbey inhabited by Cistercian monks. Don't hesitate to explore its narrow streets to admire the stone ...

30
Mar
2022

Sleeping in a lighthouse: an unusual accommodation that is on the rise

oom, a living room and a dining room. This exceptional place can accommodate up to 9 people who will have the privilege of accessing the top of the tower at 33 meters high to enjoy an extraordinary panorama of the coast, the sea and the great lighthouse. An unforgettable experience from 350 € p ...

27
Apr
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

Maokong Gondola, Taipei by cable car Copyright @Travel Taipei With a length of nearly 4 kilometers, the Maokong Gondola, during 20 to 30 minutes, allows you to fly over Taipei Zoo and Zhinan Temple in particular. Take advantage of this sightseeing transportation, just after the rain, at sunset ...

23
June
2022

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

own from one side to the other, ends at the High Gate (the only one remaining of the three gates of old). This gate is easily recognized by its square tower with pyramidal roof, which has become one of the emblems of the town. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ville ...

20
July
2022