Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland

Scotland

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August 18th 2022
On August 18 we drove south of Edinburgh to visit Rosslyn Chapel and Traquair. Rosslyn Chapel, built in the15th century, was originally going to be part of a large cathedral but the Earl who was having it constructed died and his heirs did not continue the project. It is now famous because part of The da Vinci Code was filmed there. It is known for its gargoyles and interior stone sculpture ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Midlothian » Lasswade

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more