Pharaohs statues in the inner Chamber of the Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt

Low angle view of statues and paintings on ceiling inside the Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt

Temple of Amun, Temple complex of Karnak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Ramesses III, Medinat Habu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Interior of the Saint Stephen of Perm Orthodox cathedral, Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia

Monte Alban Archaeological Site, Oaxaca State, Mexico

Monte Alban Archaeological Site, Oaxaca State, Mexico

View of Temple of Edfu Mammisi at the entrance to Temple of Edfu, Edfu, Egypt, Africa

View of Temple of Edfu Mammisi at the entrance to Temple of Edfu, Edfu, Egypt, Africa

Old Basilica of Guadalupe at sunset, Plaza de las Americas, Villa de Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico

New and Old Basilicas of Guadalupe and Temple and Convent of Las Capuchinas at sunset, Plaza de las Americas, Villa de Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico

Palace of Quetzalpapalotl, interior, Teotihuacan, Mexico State, Mexico

View of artifacts in the interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo, Egypt, Africa

View of artifacts in the interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo, Egypt, Africa

View of artifacts in the interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo, Egypt, Africa

View of the Khafre Pyramid of Giza on a sunny day, Giza, Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Giant Child Statue Head Titled Day, Atocha Train Station, Madrid, Spain

Iconic Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, UNESCO, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Courtyard fountain with arches and pillars of Salerno Cathedral, Salerno, Campania, Italy

Ranakpur Jain temple (Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara), Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India

Vienna, Austria ��� View of the Austrian Parliament's grand neo-Greek entrance facade on Ringstrasse, featuring the monumental Pallas Athena fountain and sculpted ramp of the Theophil Hansen-designed building.

Detail of the Plaza de Espana, an architectural ensemble and largest building of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Roman cloister of Sant Pere de Galligants Monastery housing the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Church of St. Francis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe

Monumental Fountain (Fonte da Ribeira) with St. John the Baptist Statue on Ribeira Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe

Monumental Fountain (Fonte da Ribeira) with St. John the Baptist Statue on Ribeira Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe

First pylon, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Eighth pylon, Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of the Erechtheion (Temple of Athena Polias), an ancient Greek Ionic temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, on the north side of the Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Church of Santa Engracia converted into National Pantheon, Central crossing and nave polychromed marble patterns and pipe organ, Lisbon, Portugal

Patio Hundido, Sunken Courtyard, North Platform, Monte Alban Archaeological Site, Oaxaca State, Mexico

View of artifacts in the interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Ancient Propylaea building entrance, The Acropolis, UNESCO, Athens, Greece

Erechtheion (Temple of Athena Polias), The Acropolis, UNESCO, Athens, Greece

Malmesbury Abbey, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Interior of Saint Andrew Gothic Church, 13th century, Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy

Aerial view of Qasr al-Farid, the largest tomb within Site of Hegra (Madain Salih), UNESCO, in the area of AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Vaults, interior of Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, England

Tomb carved into sandstone rock of Jabal Banat (Qasr Al-Bint) area in site of Hegra (Madain Salih), UNESCO, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza (Qasr al-Farid), carved into sandstone outcrop within the Site of Hegra, UNESCO, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, UNESCO, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, UNESCO, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Ancient stone carving inside the Wanshou Pagoda at Baogai Shan, Shishi City, Fujian, China

View of Cathedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca from Passeig Marítime, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Interior of Museo de Arte Precolombino Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco (Cuzco), Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega church interior, Ovar, Aveiro, Portugal, Europe

Temple of Ramesses III, Medinat Habu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Monumental Gateway to the Arab Citadel, built in 1260, Aleppo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Architectural detail of the Monumental Arch to the Artillery Force, constructed in the 19th century, as tribute to the First Artillery Regiment, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Molecule Man, Monumental sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky, Spree River, Berlin, Germany, Europe

The Monumental Gateway to the Arab Citadel, built in 1260, Aleppo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Inside Kumbhalgarh Fort, looking towards Cloud Palace, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Monumental Gate, flamboyant 16th century, La Martyre church enclosure, church and steeple, La Martyre, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Monumental Gate, flamboyant 16th century style showing Christ on the cross flanked by the two thieves, La Martyre church enclosure, La Martyre, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Segovia Cathedral, UNESCO, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Barletta, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia, Italy

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro monumental complex, Monte Sant'Angelo, UNESCO, Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro monumental complex, Monte Sant'Angelo, UNESCO, Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Lecce Cathedral, Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta and Sant'Oronzo, Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Gallery of Kings, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria della Madia, Monopoli, Bari, Apulia, Italy

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta and Sant'Oronzo), Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral Basilica of Santa Tecla (Tarragona Cathedral), Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Cathedral of Saint James of Compostela), UNESCO, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta and Sant'Oronzo), Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

The Monumental Cemetery, more than just a simple cemetery, is an extraordinary outdoor museum, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Carving on a war memorial, St Petersburg, Russia.

Palacio da Bolsa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto (Oporto), Norte, Portugal, Europe

Basilica of St. Teresa, Avila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

The Monumental Cemetery, more than just a simple cemetery, is an extraordinary outdoor museum, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Avila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

Basilica of San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Monumental Cemetery, more than just a simple cemetery, is an extraordinary outdoor museum, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Monumental arch, Palmyra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Monreale Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Monreale, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Monumental arch at archaeological site, with Arab castle beyond, Palmyra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Puente Monumental de Arganzuela bridge, Virgen del Puerto Park , Madrid Rio, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Plaza De Toros El Monumental, Entrance Gate

Arab Baths Cultural Center at Villardompardo Palace, Jaen city. Andalusia, Spain

Arab Baths Cultural Center at Villardompardo Palace, Jaen city. Andalusia, Spain

Inside Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Our Lady of Covadonga. The Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbeck, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Pont du Gard, Languedoc Roussillon region, France, Unesco World Heritage Site. Roman Aqueduct crosses the River Gardon near Vers-Pon-du-Gard Languedoc-Roussillon with 2000 year old

Entrance, Temple of Bacchus, Baalbeck, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

A Swiss Guard during Palm Sunday mass officiated by Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square

Palm Sunday mass officiated by Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square

Potala palace, former Dalai Lama residence in Lhasa in Tibet. The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in the city of Lhasa, in Tibet. It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and is a World Heritage Site since 1994.

The Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre, also known as Pyramid of Chephren, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Great Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as Pyramid of Khufu and Pyramid of Cheops, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

View over illuminated roof deck of restaurant Hotel Stein to old town with Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter's Archabbey, Franciscan Church, City Hall Tower and Hohensalzburg Fortress, largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe, in the evening, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, Since 1996 historic centre of the city part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Quadriga, horse and chariot sculpture on Brandenburg Gate, in the background the Reichstag, Berlin

Angola; Huila Province; Lubango; Lookout point on the outskirts with the monumental statue of Christo Rei

Changing of the guard at the Eternal Flame in the Mamayev Kurgan memorial complex next to the giant Motherland Ruf statue, Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, Europe

Yak-3 aircraft from World War II exhibited in front of the Volgograd Panorama Museum, Volgograd, Volgograd District, Russia, Europe

Monument outside the Gerhardt Mill (one of the few remaining buildings from the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II), Volgograd, Volgograd District, Russia, Europe

View over Old Town with Hohensalzburg Fortress, largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe, Salzburg Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Archabbey and Collegiate Church, built by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, Since 1996 historic centre of the city part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

View over illuminated roof deck of restaurant Hotel Stein to old town with Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress, largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe, in the evening, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, Since 1996 historic centre of the city part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site