Egyptian Temple in Spain

Construction on the Temple of Debod began in the 2nd century B.C. Originally located along the banks of the Nile River in southern Egypt, the temple was donated and moved to the Spanish city of Madrid when dam construction on the Nile threatened the safety of the temple. It was moved in 1968 and opened to the public in 1972.

Catedral de Canarias

This is the Cathedral of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, which are an autonomous region in the Kingdom of Spain. Las Palmas is the largest and most historic city in the Canary Islands, having served as pit-stop for mariners between Spain and the Americas. Christopher Columbus stopped here at Las Palmas in on his way to America. The Cathedral is probably the oldest structure in the city, dating to sometime in the early 1500s.

Monument of Martyrs

This is located in the intriguing city of Algiers in Algeria. The monument was built in 1984 to honor those who suffered and died during the bloody Algerian struggle for independence. Algeria officially won its independence from France on July 5, 1962.

Ruins at Pompeii

Pompeii is an ancient Roman city destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius (in the background) in 79AD. Either go with a tour guide or pay the extra money for an audio guide because there are no explanatory signs to be found any where.

Obelisco de Buenos Aires

This is Plaza de la Republica in Buenos Aires, the principle public meeting place for the people of Argentina. The 220 ft obelisk was built here in 1936 to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary.

Greetings From Liechtenstein!

The Schloss Vaduz is the residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II, who is considered one of the world's most wealthy men. Liechtenstein is an old-fashioned constitutional monarchy where the Prince wields far greater power than the Prime Minister. Located in the city of Vaduz, the home is unfortunately not open to the public.

Look Out in Budepest

The Fisherman's Bastion is located on the Buda side of the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. Built in 1902 as a recreational look-out, it is named in honor of the fishermen who both fished here and who were charged with defending this section of the Danube from foreign invaders during the Middle Ages.