Pont de Bir-Hakeim – Paris, France
The Pont de Bir-Hakeim (English: Bridge of Bir-Hakeim), formerly the Pont de Passy (Bridge of Passy), is a bridge that crosses the Seine in Paris. It connects the 15th and 16th arrondissement, passing through the Île aux Cygnes. The bridge, made of steel, is the second to have stood at the site. It was
École Militaire – Paris, France
Founded in 1750 by King Louis XV, the École Militaire (French: [ekɔl militɛʁ]; "military school") is a vast complex of buildings housing various military training facilities. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, southeast of the Champ de Mars. The building, constructed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, is
Mont-Saint-Michel – Normandy, France
Le Mont-Saint-Michel (pronounced [mɔ̃ sɛ̃ mi.ʃɛl]; Norman: Mont Saint Miché, English: Saint Michael's Mount) is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island is located about one kilometer (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares (17 acres) in area. The
Abu Dhabi Global Market Square – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Global Market Square (formerly Sowwah Square) is a development located on Al Maryah Island (formerly called Sowwah), northeast of the city center of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Construction of Abu Dhabi Global Market Square started in 2007, and
Gate Towers – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Shams Abu Dhabi district is a newly-created land mass, formed as an extension of the Central Business District of Abu Dhabi, UAE, on what was formerly exposed tidal sands within a fringe of mangroves. Set at five to seven
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris – Paris, France
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-CÅ“ur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-CÅ“ur, pronounced [sakÊe kÅ“Ê]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular
Forest Research Institute – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
The Forest Research Institute is an institute of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and is a premier institution in the field of forestry research in India. It is located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. It was established in
Pont Alexandre III – Paris, France
Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris. The bridge, with its exuberant Art Nouveau lamps,