World Monument Photography
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
The Lion`s Mound, or Butte du Lion in French, is a conical structure created from dirt of the nearby plains. On top of the structure is an iron statue of a lion with one pawn on a sphere, symbolizing the mastery of the globe. The lion statue is on a large iron rectangular platform. Construction of the monument was completed in 1826 and ordered by King William I of the Netherlands on the site where his son was injured during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Napoleon Bonaparte, now 45 years of age, has just fled his read more
One of the most important events in recorded history is the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in May 29, 1453. Many see it as the year the Middle Ages ended for the Europeans. Others see it as the year the Ottomans were permanently entrenched in European soil. One thing all historians can agree upon is that the story of the conquest of Constantinople is a story of true courage, faith and determination of the human spirit.
Sultan Mehmet`s father, Murad II, reigned for 30 years in which he concentrated on building the co read more
Islamic monument in Southern Spain, especially in Granada and Cordoba, are well-known. Little, however, is known about Islamic monuments in Portugal. One monument that stands out and is considered to be one of the finest in Portugal is known as the Palace of the Moors in Sintra.
The Palace of the Moors, or Castelo dos Mouros in Portugese, was built by Arabs who settled in the Iberian peninsula in 711AD. The choice of the site of building the palace in read more
Exactly 222 years ago, on October 6, 1789, Versailles Palace, or Chateau de Versailles in French, ceased to be the residence of the French monarchy. Since 1624, the Versailles Palace witnessed several wars, the tumultuous times of conquest of the New World, and the French Revolution. This is the story of this magnificent palace and the people who shaped its history.
The Versailles Palace was built in the 1620s as a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII. He had been earlier invi read more
At the heart of Place de Concorde in Paris, France is an Egyptian obelisk with a golden top.
