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These two attractions are blessed with a unique heritage only found in Galveston. The Moody Mansion and Moody Gardens offer the perfect blend of history and luxury for solo or family-friendly activities. These two Galveston attractions will leave you feeling anything but “moody”. Ready to experience the city’s opulence amidst architectural beauty and interactive wonders? …
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Roughly six miles outside of Palma, Spain is the dominating Bellver Castle. It covers nearly the entirety of Mallorca Island. Spain’s King James II ordered the castle to be built in 1300. The main portions of the castle took nine years to build, not including the ornamental designs that were added later. Around seventy subjects …
The Livonian Order originally possessed a castle in Poide, but when it was destroyed during the mass uprisings on the Night of St. George in 1343, they realized the need to rebuild. They chose the plot of land on Vaike River for its suitable harbor. Books that have been preserved by the Order chronicle the …
Historic mansions were usually family homes, built for large families; but the Victoria Mansion was only built for a husband and wife – Ruggles and Olive Morse. Built over the span of two years, this summer home was finished in in 1860. Both Ruggles and Olive hailed from Maine; however, the Morse’s riches came from …
There are certainly some houses that could attempt a claim toward uniqueness, but House on the Rock stands alone in this regard. In the novel American Gods, the House on the Rock seems like something that could only be conjured by the mind of Neil Gaiman himself; however, it is an actual house located in …
Numerous Islamic dynasties at different periods within Egypt flourished. Kings and Sultans alike desired to bring beauty to this country, each contributing a touch of his own flair. The end result is a collection of mosques, monuments, and establishments of Islamic tradition, such as that of Mursi Abu El Abbas, located in Alexandria. This mosque, …
