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 The Getty Center

Country: United States
City: Los Angeles
The Getty Center The Getty is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts and the humanities that includes an art museum as well as programs for education, scholarship, and conservation. The Getty Center opened to the public in December 1997, unites the J. Paul Getty Trust's museum, institutes, and grant program on one site in Los Angeles. It has received well over one mill ...

 The mosque of Tirana

Country: Albania
City: Tirana
The mosque of Tirana The mosque of Tirana is a monument with historical values, which in harmony with the Clock tower form a monumental complex of values for our city, which is presented to every visitor that comes to Tirana. The mosque started construction in 1794 by Mulla Beu. The period of construction lasted up to 1821 and was finished by Mula Beu‘s son, Et’hem Beu. The Praying Room covered by a cupola, the port ...

 The Eiffel Tower

Country: France
City: Paris
The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower, an immense stucture of exposed latticework supports made of iron, was erected for the Paris Exposition of 1889. The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII of England) officiated at the ceremonial opening. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, one was unanimously chosen, a radical creation from the French structural engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (b. Dec. 15, ...

 Geghard Monastery

Country: Armenia
City: Paris
Geghard Monastery Geghard is another incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. Though the monastery has been around since before the 4th century, the main cathedral was built in 1215. The monastery is located literally at the end of the road. From here you walk up a path which has a few vendors of souvenirs and snacks. (try the sweet "sujukh", sweet lavash and gata if you have never ta ...

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