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Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian emperors, is naturally the most iconic landmark of Saint Petersburg. The palace is more than just a palace for tsars – it is also a museum. Catherine the Great renovated and expanded the palace into a great royal complex of six buildings. Apart from expanding the Russian empire, Catherine the Great was keen on collecting treasures. Famous paintings and art pieces were purchased from merchants from around the world and stored in the State Hermitage Museum of the Winter Palace. Eventually, rich collections were built up over the years.

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Medieval Gothic-style structure attracts eyeballs with its highly ornamented characteristics. The style has even inspired different art forms, including music, paintings and fashion. The prominently fancy feature of Gothic architecture had constantly been recreated by architects who contributed to the emergence of the Neo-Gothic. The derived style is more elaborate. Sigulda Castle is a classic example of the Neo-Gothic building.

In the Middle Ages, religion could be said to be the focus of people's lives. Priests were with high status and the Church was so powerful that it could oppose to the royal family. In Riga, a medieval city, there are three major cathedrals, namely Riga Cathedral of the Evangelical Lutheran, St. James's Cathedral of the Roman Catholic and the Nativity Cathedral of Orthodox. Among them, the Protestant Riga Cathedral is the most historical and has been guarding Riga since the Middle Ages. 

Want to have a glimpse of Britain and France but couldn’t afford the time for a long trip to Europe? Shamian in Guangzhou might be a good alternative. You can learn about the history of Shamian and the diplomatic history of contemporary China by visiting the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Museum, previously the French consulate. You can then visit the Shamian Christian Church and the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes to experience a moment of tranquillity. Paying a visit to Shamian Park and French Concession Garden can let you enjoy your leisure time as if you are in a European park.

The most classic landmark of Macao is, beyond doubt, the Ruins of St. Paul's. Some even thought that, if you have not visited the Ruins of St. Paul’s, you have never been to Macao. The ruins are the southern stone façade of the Church of Mater Dei. The first-ever Western university in the Far East, St. Paul’s College, was constructed beside the Church. Along with Fortaleza do Monte, the three buildings created a scene as a whole. To one’s sorrow, a fire in 1835 destroyed the Church, leaving only the façade and stone steps.