Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… … Universalium
The Vatican — The Vatican † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Vatican This subject will be treated under the following heads: I. Introduction; II. Architectural History of the Vatican Palace; III. Description of the Palace; IV. Description of the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Vienna — /vee en euh/, n. 1. German, Wien. a port in and the capital of Austria, in the NE part, on the Danube. 1,515,666. 2. a city in NE Virginia. 15,469. 3. a town in W West Virginia. 11,618. * * * I German Wien City (pop., 2001: 1,550,123; metro. area … Universalium
Topkapı Palace — Infobox Historic building name = Topkapı Palace caption = Topkapı Palace from the Bosphorus map type = latitude = longitude = location town = Istanbul location country = Turkey architect = Mehmed II, Alaüddin, Davud Ağa, Mimar Sinan, Sarkis… … Wikipedia
Charlottenburg Palace — Schloss Charlottenburg, front view. Charlottenburg Palace (German: Schloss Charlottenburg) is the largest palace in Berlin,[1] Germany, and the only royal residency in the city dating back to the time of the Hohenzollern family … Wikipedia
List of tallest buildings in Mumbai — Mumbai night skyline Worli … Wikipedia
Список американских телепрограмм по дате начала показа — Содержание 1 2010 е 1.1 2011 1.1.1 Январь 1.1.2 Февраль … Википедия
Austria — Austrian, adj., n. /aw stree euh/, n. a republic in central Europe. 8,054,078; 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Cap.: Vienna. German, Österreich. * * * Austria Introduction Austria Background: Once the center of power for the large Austro… … Universalium
Holyrood Palace — West front of the Palace with the shell of the abbey church visible on the far left next to the 16th century north west tower. The rest dates from the 17th century. The forecourt fountain on the far right is a Victorian addition. The Palace of… … Wikipedia
Schloss Schönbrunn — Das Schloss Schönbrunn von der Gloriette aus Das Schloss Schönbrunn liegt im 13. Wiener Gemeindebezirk Hietzing. Sein Name geht auf einen Kaiser Matthias zugeschriebenen Ausspruch zurück, der hier auf der Jagd einen artesischen Brunnen „entdeckt“ … Deutsch Wikipedia
