Unique buildings of Great Britain and Europe

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The Parthenon
Greece

The parthenon was built in 447-438 BC by architect Callicrates.
It is the most

The Parthenon Greece The parthenon was built in 447-438 BC by architect
important surviving building of Classical Greece.
Unlike columns and gables, the original roof of the Parthenon was made of wood.
The Parthenon was coloured during its heyday, as many other buildings in the ancient world.

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Buckingham Palace
England

The palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of

Buckingham Palace England The palace was built in 1703 for the Duke
Buckingham. But the Duke didn't like the building. As a result, the estate was bought by King George III for an unofficial residence. The palace was officially declared as the main residence of the British monarchs on the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837.

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It is the 3rd largest parliament building in the world.
The decision

It is the 3rd largest parliament building in the world. The decision
to build the parliament building was made after the merger of 3 cities Buda, Obuda and Pest in 1873. The construction was carried out by the famous neo-Gothic enthusiast Imre Steindl. The construction of the Parliament Building took 19 years, from 1885 to 1904.

Hungarian Parliament
Hungary

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Edinburgh Castle is one of the most mysterious castles in Europe. The

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most mysterious castles in Europe. The
castle is located on the top of an extinct volcano that was active about 350 million years ago. The first mention of the castle is related to the reign of King David I, who ruled in the 12th century.

Edinburgh Castle
Scotland

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The castle was built from 1869 to 1886, but the construction had

The castle was built from 1869 to 1886, but the construction had
never been completed. The castle stands on the site of two fortresses, the front and rear Schwangau, which were in ruins at the time the work began.

Neuschwanstein Castle
Bavaria, Germany

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The cathedral in Siena was built between 1215 and 1263 according to

The cathedral in Siena was built between 1215 and 1263 according to
the plan of Niccolò Pisano, the Gothic master. It has the form of a Latin cross with a slightly projecting transept, a dome and a bell tower. The finest Italian artists of that era completed works in the cathedral.

Cathedral in Siena
Italy

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Catholic Cathedral, the central structure of the Vatican and the largest historical

Catholic Cathedral, the central structure of the Vatican and the largest historical
Christian church in the world. Several generations of great masters worked on its creation: Rafael, Michelangelo, Bernini.

St. Peter's Cathedral
Vatican City

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The cathedral was built in 1894-1905 by order of German Emperor William II according to

The cathedral was built in 1894-1905 by order of German Emperor William
plans by Julius Raschdorff. one of the most important dynastic tombs in Europe.[2] In addition to church services, the cathedral is used for state ceremonies, concerts and other events.

The Berlin Cathedral
Germany

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