Prague Castle is the castle in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom are kept here. Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world (according to Guinness Book of Records, the biggest […]
Officially named as the Church of Our Lady, Matthias Church has been popularly named after the greatest Hungarian king, Matthias Corvinus, “Matthias the Just”, known in Hungarian as Mátyás király, who ordered the construction of its original southern tower. In many respects, the 700 year history of the church serves as a symbol (or perhaps […]
St Stephen’s Basilica (Hungarian “Szent István-bazilika”) is an ecclesiastic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c. 975–1038), whose mummified fist is housed in the reliquary.
Music: Ne me quitte pas, by Nina Simone, from “The Best of Nina Simone” album Buy Music:
The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre (Montmartre butte), the highest point in Paris. From the top of the Basilica, you get a great view of the city. Paris is pure magic. View the photo gallery. Music: Coeur De Parisienne, by Rufus Wainwright, from […]
