The Alamo Mission, known as The Alamo, was founded in the 18th century by Spanish missionaries for the education of American Indians. In 1836 it was the site of the famous Battle of the Alamo between Texan revolutionaries and the Mexican Army. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Alamo Mission, known as The Alamo, was founded in the 18th century by Spanish missionaries for the education of American Indians. In 1836 it was the site of the famous Battle of the Alamo between Texan revolutionaries and the Mexican Army. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Alamo Mission, known as The Alamo, was founded in the 18th century by Spanish missionaries for the education of American Indians. In 1836 it was the site of the famous Battle of the Alamo between Texan revolutionaries and the Mexican Army. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Just steps from the Alamo on Alamo Plaza, The Menger Hotel a long-rooted landmark that shares San Antonio’s story from the earliest days of the Texas frontier.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.
Affectionately known as ‘Milda’, Rīga’s Freedom Monument towers above the city between Old and Central Rīga. Paid for by public donations, the monument was designed by Kārlis Zāle and erected in 1935 where a statue of Russian ruler Peter the Great once stood.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.
Three Crosses stand on the Hill of Three Crosses, formerly known as Kreivasis (Kreivoji Castle stood there, which was destroyed in 1390.). Erecting crosses on a hill is a centuries-old tradition. According to a legend, pagans killed 7 Franciscan missionaries here in the 14th century. They were buried in that place, and a small chapel was built there. Wooden crosses can be seen in the 17th century drawings of the city. Cement crosses were elected in 1916, which were blown up by the Soviets in 1951. Crosses were re-erected there in 1989. This photo was taken by a telephoto lens from Upper Castle ground, which is an opposite hill across Vilnia River.
Rundāle Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia, the other being Jelgava Palace
Rundāle Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia, the other being Jelgava Palace
View of St. Ann and St. Bernardine Churches
View of St. Ann and St. Bernardine Churches
Art Nouveau architecture in Riga makes up roughly one third of all buildings in the centre of Riga, making the Latvian capital the city with the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture anywhere in the world
Art Nouveau architecture in Riga makes up roughly one third of all buildings in the centre of Riga, making the Latvian capital the city with the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture anywhere in the world