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4 days ago · Five years after a devastating fire left the spire and roof badly damaged, restorative repairs of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris are nearing completion. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Apr 6, 2024 · Unfortunately, nothing remains of the Bastille itself. Today, the “Colonne de Juillet” stands in the middle of the square. The famous prison was destroyed, but today, the busy square is the center of a lively area, during daytime and nighttime, with shops, art galleries, bars, restaurants, and, of course, the modern Bastille Opera.
Apr 5, 2024 · Notredame de Paris, located in the 4th arrondissement, is undoubtedly one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, with a rich history and cultural significance. The cathedral’s construction began in 1163 and took over 200 years to complete. It was a feat of medieval engineering and remains one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Mar 26, 2024 · Maximilian I (born March 22, 1459, Wiener Neustadt, Austria—died January 12, 1519, Wels) was the archduke of Austria, German king, and Holy Roman emperor (1493–1519) who made his family, the Habsburgs, dominant in 16th-century Europe. He added vast lands to the traditional Austrian holdings, securing the Netherlands by his own marriage ...
1 day ago · Paris, city and capital of France, located along the Seine River, in the north-central part of the country. Paris is one of the world’s most important and attractive cities, famed for its gastronomy, haute couture, painting, literature, and intellectual community. Learn more about Paris in this article.
Mar 26, 2024 · Austrian Olympian Elisa Hämmerle on pursuing Paris 2024: ‘I wanted to write one last chapter’ Austria’s Vinzenz Höck: ‘I hope I will reach my peak at the Paris Olympics’ Austria’s Selina Kickinger kicks into high gear for 2023 challenges; Austria’s Kopeinik On Guinness World Record: ‘I’m Eagerly Awaiting Challengers’
4 days ago · Frisian Line. Prussian Line. The House of Schwarzenberg is a German ( Franconian) and Czech ( Bohemian) aristocratic family, formerly one of the most prominent European noble houses. The Schwarzenbergs are members of the German and Czech nobility, and they once held the rank of Princes of the Holy Roman Empire.
