Travel & Excursions

St. Peter’s Basilica is built in the Renaissance style and is located in Vatican city in Rome, Italy. St. Peter’s is the largest church in the world and one of the most remarkable works of Renaissance architecture. St. Peter’s is the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the apostles and the first Pope. Contributors […]

The Colosseum or Coliseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre and is the largest amphitheater ever built. The Colosseum is oval in shape and is built of concrete and sand. Construction began in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD. The Colosseum gets its name for the three emperors from the Flavian dynasty […]

Michelangelo’s David was created between 1501 and 1504 during the Renaissance. The David is revered for both its realistic representation of the male human body and for the idealism that Michelangelo conveyed of the male nude with a solid marble statue. The statue is located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy, where it attracts […]

As one of the most recognized architectural complexes in the world, the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, formally known as Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square is located in the Tuscany region of Pisa, Italy. The main structures of the Square of Miracles are the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile and […]

The Neo-Gothic White, Green and Red Marble Facade of the Florence Cathedral, Commonly Called II Duomo di Firenze or the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower and in Italian, The Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore is Dedicated to the Mother of Christ The Central Tympanum Mosaic of Christ Enthroned with the Virgin Mary […]

Aix Cathedral or Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur d’Aix-en-Provence (Holy Savior Cathedral) is located in Aix-en-Provence in southern France. The Cathedral’s styles include Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements. As a national monument, the Cathedral is one of the most visited sites in Aix-en-Provence. The white stone interior of the nave of the historic Aix Cathedral or Saint-Sauveur Cathedral […]

Notre-Dame de la Garde, translated as Our Lady of the Guard is a Catholic basilica located in the city of Marseille in France. The basilica is constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style and is on the highest point in Marseille, located on the south side of the Old Port of Marseille. The bell tower supports a […]

The corner of Rue Joseph Cabassol and Rue Mazarine in Aix-en-Provence in Southern France. Fontaine d’eau Thermale or Hot Water Fountain on the Cours Mirabeau at the end of Rue du 4 Septembre. The facade of Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce or Registry of the Commercial Court on the Cours Mirabeau. The wall behind Greffe […]

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located near Palm Coast, Florida. The park is known for its beautiful formal gardens and wildlife. Visitors will find areas for enjoying the beaches, bicycling, fishing, hiking, picnicking and viewing wildlife. The Matanzas River at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The shoreline of the Matanzas River. A view of […]