In the image, the Statue of Liberty , celebrated October 28, 1886 in New York, stands beaming on Liberty Island south of Manhattan Island. Facing east, it welcomes visitors, immigrants and Americans returning from Europe by boat. Viewed from above, it is possible to note that the statue rests on a bedrock of a square which is itself placed on a different base, star-shaped irregular eleven point. © Bing Maps
High-performance venue lyrical arts, the Sydney Opera House in Australia unveils its original roof from the sky, which is often compared to a sailboat or a shell.Composed of white ceramic tile, two sets of three "shells" to follow one behind the other while the glass frames hug the curves of the dock. © Bing Maps
Constructed along the Po in Italy, these recreational residences and hunting lodges , a symbol of power of the royal house of Savoy, were designed and decorated in the country by leading architects. The construction of this huge area has involved an almost perfect symmetry, connecting the palace to another to villas and palaces in a unity ceremony. © Bing Maps
At the heart of the Campo dei Miracoli, the religious center of Pisa, the Duomo or "Notre Dame de l'Assomption", is a five-nave basilica with three naves with a transept, which resembles a cross from the sky . It was begun in 1064 by Buscheto and is causing the Pisan Romanesque style. In 1987, the whole place was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. © Bing Maps
The Westminster Abbey , which was recently celebrated the marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William, is one of the most famous religious buildings of the British capital. This burial place of some of the kings, queens and celebrities in England dates from the thirteenth century and is equipped with medieval towers and two large symmetrical Gothic towers at the front. © Bing Maps
Famous for having been destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius August 24, 1979, the ancient city of Pompeii , located near Naples on the west coast of Italy, was found in very good condition. Evidenced by the sky view of this dead city, which still seems busy ... © Bing Maps
The Canterbury Cathedral in Kent in the United Kingdom is the seat of the spiritual leader of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. Built of Caen stone, the cathedral is a breathtaking mixture of Romanesque and Perpendicular Gothic, where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170. © Bing Maps
Placed on a high rocky plateau at 150 meters high at the center of the city, the Acropolis in Athens is a large sanctuary dedicated to the worship of many gods in Greek mythology, mainly Athena, goddess of war and wisdom . It houses several temples including the Parthenon by the image, and octostyle peripteral building of the Doric order. It is the abode of Athena built in 447-432 BC by the architect Ictinos. © Bing Maps
The Sassi di Matera are cave dwellings of the town of Matera, in Basilicata in southern Italy. They were one of the main locations of the film by Pier Paolo Pasolini's The Gospel according to St. Matthew in 1964 and The Passion of the Christ by Mel Gibson in 2004. Remarkable example of rock churches and habitats, some dating back to the Paleolithic, the site is perfectly suited to its geomorphology. © Bing Maps
The impressive ruins of the Amphitheatre of Tarragona , built in the second century, we recall that the Roman city of Tarraco was once the theater shows, gladiator fights and even public executions ... Much of the bleachers, arenas and basements has been retained. At the center are still visible the ruins of a Visigoth basilica built in the sixth century.The amphitheater is part of the archaeological complex of Tarragona, classified by UNESCO. © Bing Maps
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Tournai is one of the most important architectural monuments in Belgium. This monumental stone gray-blue is characteristic of Western art in a blend of Romanesque and Gothic. Begun in the twelfth century on even older foundations, the building combines the work of three design periods with striking effect, the cumbersome and severe Romanesque nave contrasts remarkably with the transition work of Gothic transept and choir. © Bing Maps
The belfry of Ghent , with a height of 91 meters, is one of three medieval towers of the old city of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint-Nicolas. Over the centuries it has served mainly as a watchtower and treasury of the city. Began in the early fourteenth century, the upper parts of the building have been rebuilt several times.
La Lonja de la Seda is one of the main attractions of the city of Valencia in Spain. "Merchants Lodge" built in the fifteenth century, it was conceived as a temple of commerce. Classified by Unesco for its magnificent Gothic building with thick walls, towers and battlements giving it an aspect of ancient castle, is currently the headquarters of the Cultural Academy in Valencia and frequently hosts exhibitions. © Bing Maps
Overlooking the city of Besancon in France, the citadel of Besancon is the symbol of the French city and a mecca of tourism Franche-Comte. 1668 to 1711 designed by Vauban under the orders of Louis XIV, the building covers 11 acres, built on Mount Saint-Etienne and overlooking more than 100 meters Old Town. © Bing Maps
Built by the Moors, the medieval walled city of Cuenca in Spain, in Castile-La Mancha, is remarkably preserved and is full of excellent examples of religious architecture as the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Julian of Cuenca , seat Diocese of the city. With its houses hanging from sheer cliffs overlooking the Huécar, the city proudly dominates the landscape. © Bing Ma ps
Bridge Iron Bridge is known worldwide as the symbol of the industrial revolution. Crossing the River Severn at Ironbridge valley in England, the first bridge in the world built in iron in 1779 had a considerable influence on developments in the fields of technology and architecture. The Iron Bridge is now the centerpiece of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, including mining and industrial facilities located nearby, which are also classified by Unesco. © Bing Maps
This mill is part of the image network at Kinderdijk-Elshout mill located in Kinderdijk, a village of the Netherlands located in a polder at the confluence of the rivers Lek and Noord. To drain the polder, a system of 19 windmills was designed around 1740. This network constitutes the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands. The windmills of Kinderdijk are one of the most famous Dutch tourism. © Bing Maps
In Germany, the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz is the illustrious example of landscape design and urban planning of the eighteenth century, the Enlightenment.This group of buildings, landscaped parks, gardens and English sections of farmland is a harmonious whole, a perfect representation of the aesthetic functions of the Enlightenment. © Bing Maps
The tour of the city of Modena in Italy is a bell tower, known locally as the Ghirlandina , whose tall figure measures 85 meters, which is closely linked to the dome by two arches. Built at the same time, ie from the twelfth century, the dome is the work of two great artists, and Lanfranco Wiligelmo, and is a fine example of early Romanesque art. With the place and turn this whole religious heritage zone demonstrates the power of the Canossa dynasty, its commanditaires.Ghirlandina © Bing Maps
The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne in Australia is a huge building that was designed for large international exhibitions of 1880 and 1888. Heavily influenced by Byzantine architecture, Romanesque, Lombard and Italian Renaissance, the building reflects the international exhibition movement of the nineteenth century which showcased technological innovation and change through knowledge exchange. © Bing Maps
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