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Tower of London

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Tower of London
Tower of London

Tower of London, or Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, is an English historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The landmark served as the control and protection of London City in its era. It has been the symbol of Norman power as it was built to demonstrate it.

Tower of London is one of London’s popular tourist attractions. The Tower is under the care of the charity Historic Royal Palaces and announced as one of World Heritage Sites.

History of Tower of London

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Opera Garnier, Paris

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Opera Garnier, Paris

Opera Garnier, or also known as Paris Opera, has a very long history. Founded originally by King Louis XIV, the opera is now widely known as Opera Garnier because it is hosted at Palais Garnier, a palace built according to a design by Charles Garnier in the 19th century.

Today, Paris Opera has two buildings to house its shows, Opera Bastille where it produces modern operas and Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier where it produces classical operas and ballet performances.

History of Palais Garnier

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Basilique du Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, Paris

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Basilique du Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, Paris
Basilique du Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, Paris

The official name is Basilique du Sacre Coeur, translated into Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. It is a Roman Catholic basilica which has been a popular landmark in Paris. The basilica is located at the highest point of Paris city at the summit of the butte Montmartre. It also serves as both political and cultural symbol of national penance for the rebellious surrounding neighborhood, referring to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which is a popular symbol for loving and sympathetic Christ. The basilica started to be build in 1874 and was finished in 1914.

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