In return, he was bestowed the title Lord Wavertree

In sharp contrast to the Nativity Facade, the Passion Facade is without ornamentation

In the 1890's Monet did almost 30 paintings of the Cathedrale [Rouen - France]

In the 1920s and 1930s new ballets which conformed to Revolutionary ideals were created for the Bolshoi

In the Abbot Oliba Square is this bronze statue dedicated to the Abbot, founder of the Monastery

In the center of the ceiling a female figure is recognisable. She is the allegory of Faith

In the center of the ceiling is a female figure. She is the allegory of Faith

In the evening, it takes on a fairyland appearance with colourfully lit buildings and street lights

In the garden can be found more statues of Rameses II. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

In the garden next to the museum stands this giant sphinx. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

In the grounds of Marksburg castle

In the Hercules legend, Emperor Karl VI liked to be celebrated as a successor to the Roman emperors

In the old days there were plenty of rats in the sewers

In the old days you could catch a public bus to Castel Romano, but now it's easier by shuttle

In the past, frequent diners at Le Grand Véfour included Napoleon and Josephine and Victor Hugo and Colette