Between the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number transcend time and make history. This select group of most famous paintings is recognizable by people from all over the world and of all ages and will probably continue to echo and leave impressions in the minds of people...
The world’s most famous bridges may not be the longest bridges, tallest bridges or highest bridges, but they are the most recognizable bridges in the world by far. Here are the top 10 most famous bridges: 1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, United States – This world famous symbol of the West Coast of the United States and the most...
1. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain – A large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Construction began in 1882 and it is incomplete till today. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 2. Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia...
The following is a list of the world’s busiest airports by passenger traffic. It is measured by the total number of passengers passing through the airport – either as arrivals, departures or transit passengers. This list was calculated according to the 2012 statistics, but the list remains more or less similar throughout the years. 1...
The following list contains the countries with the largest water area in the world. The water area is the sum of the surfaces of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers. Territorial waters are not included. 1. Canada – 891,163 km2 (344,080 sq mi). The second largest country in the world has the most water in the world...
An urban park, city park, municipal park or public park are all synonyms for a park located within a city to offer recreation and green space to residents and visitors of the city. Urban parks typically include playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and biking trails, public fitness equipment, sports fields and courts, picnic facilities and more. 1...
This is a list of the world’s largest lakes by area (you can also take a look at the world’s deepest lakes): 1. Caspian Sea – 371,000 km2 (143,000 sq mi). The Caspian Sea is often regarded as the largest lake in the world, but it contains an oceanic basin rather than being entirely over continental crust. This makes it an oceanic...
London is without a doubt one of the most interesting and intriguing cities in the world, with an unbelievably long and rich history. It’s also one of the most important economic centers of our planet and a mega-center for culture as well as nightlife. You can never run out of things to do and see in London. But if you’re short on...
This is a list of the world’s tallest bridges. The bridges are ranked by the height of their structure which is the maximum distance from the uppermost point of a bridge (like tip of a tower) down to the lowest point of the bridge (either the ground or water level). This list of the tallest bridges is different from the list of highest...
The following is a list of the absolute best attractions Rome has to offer for first-time visitors out of an astonishing number of places to see and things to do. Most of the attractions listed here have major archeological, historical or religious significant. Scroll to the end for more recommendations of different nature 1. The Colosseum An...
