The World's Most Amazing Castles

The World's Most Amazing Castles
Author: Erika Hueneke
Publisher: Centennial Books
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1951274334

From Guinevere to Game of Thrones, from Dracula to Disney fairy tales, castles have captured the imagination of humankind for centuries. This exceptional bucket list travel guide takes the reader to the 100 most amazing castles across the globe, revealing their intriguing histories and must-see treasures. Explore the British Isles’ most storied palaces, the graceful chateaux of France, Germany’s mountaintop manors, the exotic castillos of Spain and Portugal, Asia’s ornate imperial forts and more. In addition, readers will find out where to play king for a day at castle hotels, learn which strongholds were featured in favorite films, and discover American beauties close to home. Featuring stunning photography, fascinating details and helpful travel tips, this volume is sure to inspire the next storybook adventure.

Royal Palaces

Royal Palaces
Author: Marcello Morelli
Publisher: White Star Publishers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9788854400467

Built to astonish the masses and to celebrate the magnificence of the most powerful families in the world, royal palaces and house are the reminders of a bygone era. This book tells the mysteries and legends of the buildings, and the official and secret versions of the history of their occupants. The text is complemented by a series of splendid photographs that together transport the reader on a visit to a place where the lives of royal families and their courts burned bright, and where beauty was mixed with power.

The World's Most Amazing Places

The World's Most Amazing Places
Author: Erika Hueneke
Publisher: Centennial Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1951274180

In this collection of bucket list travel experiences, veteran globetrotters take the reader on adventures across seven continents, bringing history, nature and iconic world cities to life. What's on your travel bucket list? Touring ancient marvels like the Colosseum or the Great Wall of China? Perhaps standing before stunning natural wonders like Igauzu Falls or Ayers Rock? Or maybe it's the mystique of sacred sites like Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu that captures your imagination? Find out who built Stonehenge, step inside the world's most extraordinary resorts, and live vicariously through thrills such as swimming with sharks in South Africa and bungee jumping in New Zealand. Featuring more than 80 of the globe's most mind-boggling destinations, this ultimate travel wish list informs, inspires, surprises and whisks readers off on an epic world journey they'll never forget.

The World's Most Amazing Dams

The World's Most Amazing Dams
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1410942449

Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive dams.

The World's Most Amazing Lost Cities

The World's Most Amazing Lost Cities
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 1410942503

Looks at ten of the most distinctive lost cities, from the legendary Atlantis to the ancient city of Petra that was rediscovered by Europeans in the early 19th century.

The World's Most Amazing Bridges

The World's Most Amazing Bridges
Author: Michael Hurley
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1410942384

Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive bridges.