Olesko Castle: A Historic Gem in UkraineOlesko Castle (Ukrainian: Олеський замок, Polish: Zamek w Olesku) stands proudly within the borders of Zolochiv Raion, Ukraine. This historic fortress first appeared in records from 1390, when Pope Boniface IX granted Olesko and Tustan to a Catholic bishop of Halych. Located about seventy-five kilometers from Lviv, it is…
Historical Places
Gusir Höyük
Gusir Höyük: An OverviewGusir Höyük is a prehistoric settlement that will be inundated by the Ilısu Dam reservoir. The site will be covered by 20 meters of water upon the project’s completion. Discovered in 1989 during the Tigris-Euphrates Archaeological Reconnaissance Project, it was initially named Güzir Höyük.While the exact beginnings of Gusir Höyük remain under…
The Roman Theatre of Mérida
The Roman Theatre of Mérida: A Timeless SpectacleNestled in Mérida, Spain, the Roman Theatre of Mérida stands as a testament to ancient Roman architecture and entertainment. This iconic structure, built between 16 and 15 BCE under the consul Vipsanius Agrippa, continues to captivate visitors with its rich history and remarkable design.A Storied PastThe theatre was…
Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas
The Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas: A Hidden GemThe Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas, often simply called the Fort of the Berlengas or Fort Saint John the Baptist, sits off Portugal’s western coast. It’s on the largest island of the Berlengas archipelago, in Peniche, Oeste region. This fort once stood as…
The Walls of Ávila
The Majestic Walls of Ávila: A Journey Through TimeThe Walls of Ávila, built between the 11th and 14th centuries, stand as a testament to medieval fortification and architecture in Spain. These walls are the most complete and best-preserved medieval fortifications in the country. The Old Town of Ávila, including its walls and extramural churches, was…
La Sagrada Familia
Introduction to Sagrada FamíliaThe Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, commonly known as Sagrada Família, is a Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain. It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed it. In 2005, UNESCO added Gaudí’s work on Sagrada Família to the World Heritage Site “Works…