The Wonders Of Europe

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In January 1492, Catholic Queen Isabella and her spouse King Ferdinand of Aragon seize the last Muslim kingdom in Spain, marking the end of nearly 800 years of Arab domination in the Iberian Peninsula. The Christian rulers then discover a stunning royal city - the Alhambra. Loca...

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In this fascinating adventure, we see Pericles surrounded by the greatest figures of his time - Sophocles, Phidias, Thucydides, and Aspasia. We relive ambitious and aesthetic, but above all violent, times - and a turning point in the history of humanity. To tell the story of this unprecedented human adventure, the document...
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In the summer of 1661, Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances, unveils his dramatic Vaux-le-Vicomte castle to Louis XIV. The place makes a lasting impression on the monarch and strengthens his crazy idea - build an even more outstanding palace - Versailles.
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At the beginning of the 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English foray in his capital city. Thus, he decides to build the fortress of the Louvre, a military architectural gem. Today, the Louvre is a museum housing the greatest masterpieces, but it's also a palace, at the heart of power since its ori...
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Wawel Castle is one of the most famous monuments in Central Europe. Every year, one and a half million visitors climb Krakow's hill to see its famous castle. Yet few people know its history.
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Famous for its ravens and the Crown Jewels, the Tower of London attracts more than three million visitors every year. Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy who became King of England, England's first stone keep was transformed two centuries later into a magnificent royal residence.
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Its bright yellow facade seems to play with the sun itself while its immense flower-filled park is an invitation to daydream. Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace is an eye-popping, vibrant and glorious symbol of Austria’s imperial heritage.
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1418. The Italian city of Florence, as prestigious as it may be, is in a very embarrassing situation: its immense cathedral, under construction for more than a century, still has no dome. At this time, no one has found a solution for constructing what will be the widest and highest dome ever built.
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