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@WorldScholar_ "Before painting the Sistine Chapel Michelangelo had never touched a fresco in his life. And yet he would go on to create the most famous ceiling in the world"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-04T20:13Z 75.7K followers, 134.9K engagements

"19. Church of San Nicols Valencia (1242) Its striking interior earns the name of the "Sistine Chapel" of Valencia"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1324 engagements

"Chateau de Pierrefonds is what a perfect castle looks like. What's your favorite castle"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-03T18:56Z 75.7K followers, 46.2K engagements

"21. Burgos Cathedral Castile-Leon (1221) Beneath the Gothic splendor it houses the tomb of the great warrior El Cid"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 3463 engagements

"20. Requesens Castle Girona (11th Century) Sitting on the Serra de l'Albera mountain range this castle looks medieval but it was actually entirely rebuilt in the 19th century"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1620 engagements

"The beauty of Baroque. Basilica of Saint Mary Major Rome (1743)"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-08-10T22:55Z 75.7K followers, 39.3K engagements

"You've seen it a thousand times before. It's the Acropolis of Athens in Greece. You already know about the Parthenon but what about all the other buildings surrounding it Well that's where it gets interesting. 🧵"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-01-26T18:16Z 75.6K followers, 402.8K engagements

"Is this the most breathtaking corridor on Earth XXX years ago Ignazio Danti painted this 120-meter section of frescoes through the Vatican Museums leading toward the Sistine Chapel"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-08-21T22:52Z 75.7K followers, 17K engagements

"15. Seville Cathedral Casco Antiguo (1506) The worlds largest Gothic cathedral Its home to Christopher Columbuss tomb and its Giralda tower was originally a minaret"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1402 engagements

"8. Royal Library of San Lorenzo of El Escorial Madrid (1584) This was the first library in Europe to use shelves lining the walls to store books. Oxford's Bodleian Library adopted this system in 1612"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1442 engagements

"16. Park Gell Barcelona (1914) It was originally meant to be a housing development but was turned into a park XX years after it was completed"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1177 engagements

"3. Aqueduct of Segovia (50 BC) A Roman marvel built entirely without any form of mortar or concrete. It supplied water to the city from the Fro River for almost two millennia and was in use up until 1973"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1659 engagements

"5. The Alczar of Segovia Castile-Len (1454) One of the most remarkable castles in Europe that is rumoured to have inspired Cinderella's Castle"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1677 engagements

"The incredible forest of spires of Milan Cathedral. Gothic architecture doesn't disappoint"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-08T07:56Z 75.7K followers, 144K engagements

"9. Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Barcelona (1961) The Neo-Gothic church sits on the highest point of Barcelona after taking almost XX years to complete"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1390 engagements

"18. Palace of Charles V Alhambra (1957) Built by Charles V who refurbished many parts of the Alhambra under his rule. He even built new portions in the Renaissance style such as his palace which was finished XXX years later"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1111 engagements

"17. Lugo Galicia (276) The only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls. They stretch for over X kilometers with XX external towers"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 2366 engagements

"14. Casa Comalat Barcelona (1911) Designed by Salvador Valeri it stretches the defiition of Art Nouveau"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1256 engagements

"We talk about the Colosseum. We talk about the Pantheon. But we don't talk enough about the Aqueduct of Segovia. It's one of the most impressive Roman structures standing today"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-09T11:02Z 75.7K followers, 137.8K engagements

""To the glory that was Greece. And the grandeur that was Rome." Edgar Poe"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-13T10:26Z 75.7K followers, 65.1K engagements

"Your favorite architectural movement says a lot about you. Which one are you choosing"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-10T07:26Z 75.7K followers, 32.6K engagements

"This is Castle de Haar rebuilt just XXX years ago. It's the largest castle in the Netherlands"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-02T07:42Z 75.6K followers, 136.3K engagements

"2000 years later Roman concrete stands. Meanwhile we would be lucky if modern concrete lasts XX years"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-11T22:45Z 75.7K followers, 19.1K engagements

"22. La Sagrada Familia Barcelona (1882-) XXX years later Gaud's masterpiece is set to be finished next year on the 100th anniversary of his death"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 3527 engagements

"4. The Alhambra Granada (1238) A stunning fusion of Islamic Christian and Renaissance styles that is often considered the epitome of Moorish architecture"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1592 engagements

"The Great East Window of York Minster is breathtaking. It's the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in England standing at XX meters tall. This was built XXX years ago"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-04T12:06Z 75.7K followers, 44.7K engagements

"10. Alczar of Toledo (1537) The fortress witnessed some of Spain's most dramatic history including a siege during the Spanish Civil War"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1368 engagements

"Architecture is a form of art. Casa Batll Spain (1904)"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-07T07:36Z 75.7K followers, 8662 engagements

"13. The Mezquita Crdoba (785) The most famous mosque-cathedral that is well known for its iconic red-and-white arches"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1264 engagements

"France has over 100000 beautiful churches. Here are just XX of the very best. 🧵 X. Strasbourg Cathedral (1439) When it was completed it became the tallest building on Earth for over XXX years"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-09-28T20:13Z 75.7K followers, 90K engagements

"Ancient Greek theaters will never cease to amaze me. Just look at the crazy landscape that the Taormina Theater in Sicily was built on"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-01T17:37Z 75.7K followers, 29.4K engagements

"2. Casa Batll Barcelona (1906) Built by Antoni Gaud the buildings facade mimics the scales of a dragon"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1782 engagements

"St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile. Venice doesn't disappoint"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-14T22:59Z 75.7K followers, 17K engagements

"It's unbelievable how this level of detail is even possible. The X bronze doors of Milan's Duomo will keep you staring for hours"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-06T07:31Z 75.7K followers, 1M engagements

"There are few buildings more impressive than the Milan Cathedral: - It was the site of Napoleon's coronation in 1805. - It's home to more statues than any church in the world. - It's the largest church in Italy - It took XXX years to build How can it get better than this"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-05T12:50Z 75.7K followers, 71.6K engagements

"This is breathtaking. The church's marble floor is covered entirely in tombs of the XXX Knights of the Order. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Valletta (1608)"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-09-23T22:29Z 75.7K followers, 191K engagements

"Look Up. The incredible ceiling of El Escorial Library Spain (1565)"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-14T07:37Z 75.7K followers, 16.8K engagements

"Today Spain celebrates its National Day. Here are XX breathtaking landmarks that capture the nation's journey. 🧵 X. Palau de la Msica Catalana Barcelona (1908)"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 36.8K engagements

"The charming medieval streets of York England"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-11T17:02Z 75.7K followers, 976.1K engagements

"Your daily reminder that France has more castles than any other country on Earth. Every red dot is a castle"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-02T19:26Z 75.7K followers, 1.8M engagements

"6. Tower of Hercules A Corua (2nd Century AD) The worlds oldest working lighthouse"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1490 engagements

"11. Metropolis Building Madrid (1911) Crowned by a statue of the phoenix Winged Victory. It replaced the original statue when the building was sold to a rival insurance company in 1972"
X Link @WorldScholar_ 2025-10-12T18:45Z 75.7K followers, 1364 engagements