St James' Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Latvia, the fourth largest church in Riga. St James' Cathedral is a brick Gothic monument. The first mention of the church, on the site of the present cathedral dates back to 1225. This da... read more
The sultans of the Ottoman Empire always took care to decorate their possessions with original buildings in their dominions, and paid great attention to the creation of magnificent mosques throughout the Caliphate. Travelling through the territory... read more
The original architecture of the Muradiye Jami Mosque in Edirne was built in 1435-1436 by Murad II (1421-1451). It is very well It is situated on an elevated position with a marvellous view of the green valley of Sarayrne Island, where the Sultan&... read more
One of the most outstanding architectural masterpieces of Islamic culture is the Selimiye Mosque. This temple complex includes a school, library, a hospital, baths, a madrasa, a clock room, and several shops. The structure was built in 1568-1574 b... read more
