Archive for the ‘World Wonders’ Category

The Mysterious Mayan pyramids

Mexicans are convinced that there are three main characters of their country: sombrero, magnificent beaches and, of course, the famous Mayan pyramids.

St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica is a huge temple, built over the tomb of the saint Peter, who died for his faith. In the construction of the church almost all well-known Italian architects of the XVI century participated. Dimensions of the church are shocking, but the dramatic story of its construction is no less remarkable.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, rising in splendid isolation above the grassy plain of Salisbury in southern England is probably the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Visited annually by hundreds of thousands of people giving food to the minds of many generations of historians and archaeologists, Stonehenge has become synonymous with the ancient mysteries.