Take a Trip Through Europe by Thomas Smallpage

Rome Colosseum

tsmallpage — 2024-05-01 16:00:13 UTC

Colosseum was built over 2,000 years ago as a gift to the Roman people. It was a place for entertainment and battle. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

tsmallpage — 2024-05-01 16:20:06 UTC

The Eiffel Tower was made in 1887 out of iron. When the tower opened in the 19th century, it was the world's tallest building at 1,024 feet. It is the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world.

Big Ben, London, UK

tsmallpage — 2024-05-06 18:26:49 UTC

The Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a catastrophic fire in 1834 and parliament decided that they would build a new clock tower as part of the restoration works. They started building the tower in 1843 and finished in 1859. Big Ben is 316 feet tall

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy

2024-05-10 14:36:12 UTC

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is known by most and no one understands how it is still standing. It was built in 1173 and was meant to stand 185 feet tall. The building is made of white marble. It is located in Pisa, Italy.

Almudena Cathedral, Calle de Bailén, Madrid, Spain

tsmallpage — 2024-05-10 14:38:33 UTC

The cathedral was put into place by Pope John Paul II on 15 June 1993. Alfonso XII of Spain began the construction of la Almudena began on 4 April 1883.

St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, Moscow, Russia

2024-05-10 14:40:50 UTC

St. Basil's Cathedral was built between 1554 and 1560. Saint Basil the Great was known to be "idiotic for Christ's sake". He was buried in the church's vaults between 1584-1598. The landmark is one of the most known landmarks in Russia.

Prague Castle, Hradčany, Prague 1, Czechia

2024-05-10 14:41:25 UTC

The castle was built in the 9th century and has been home to countless kings and queens. It is 70,000 square miles large.The castle is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Prague with 1.8 million people visit per year.

Ukrainian Motherland Monument, Lavrska Street, Kyiv, Ukraine

2024-05-10 14:42:21 UTC

The Ukrainian Motherland Monument was opened on May 9, 1981. The statue is made of pure titanium and is 203 feet tall. The monument weights 560,000 lbs. The statue is meant to show the resilience of the Ukrainian people. The statue is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ukraine.

Binbirdirek, The Blue Mosque, At Meydanı Cd, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

2024-05-10 14:44:04 UTC

The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1617. The monument still remains a functional mosque today and is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. It is one of the most popular monuments of the Ottoman Empire.

The Royal Palace, Slottsplassen, Oslo, Norway

tsmallpage — 2024-05-10 14:50:51 UTC

The Norwegian Royal Palace was started on october 1st, 1825 and was finished in 1849. It was meant to house King Carl Jonah but it was finished after his death. The palace is a massive tourist attraction because they do guided tours through it.