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Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Madrid, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Lille, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Lille, c1740. The city of Lille in Flanders, (France), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated. On the right is a shop interior

Nuremberg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Nuremberg, c1740. The city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany (Numburgum in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Switzerland - Lucerne and the Alps. Date: circa 1920s

Switzerland - Zug and view toward the Alps over the Zugersee. Date: circa 1920s

Switzerland - Zug - view from the Zugersee
Switzerland - Zug - view of the town from the Zugersee. Date: circa 1920s

Victoria Square, Montreal, Canada, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Victoria Square, Montreal, Canada, 1895. The square, originally laid out in 1813 and formerly known as Place du Marche-a-Foin, was renamed for Queen Victoria in 1860

St. Andrews Cathedral, c1900. Creator: Unknown
St. Andrews Cathedral, c1900. From " 50 Picturesque Photographic Views of Sydney and Surroundings". [Swain & Co. Sydney]

A View of the City of York, c1770s. Creator: Unknown
A View of the City of York, c1770s. Panorama of the city of York, with the Minster and principal buildings. [London]

Zurich, 19th Century. Creator: Swiss School (19th Century)
Zurich, 19th Century (coloured engraving). Located in the north of Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich is depicted here in the 19th century as a hub of commerce and modernity

View of Dublin. Creator: Irish school, (18th century)"
View of Dublin (w/c on paper). A view from atop a hill looking down over the Irish capital city of Dublin, showing a road that leads to the city and the iconic river Liffey in the foreground

New Haven, Connecticut, USA - Three Churches on The Green
Three Churches on The Green - New Haven, Connecticut, USA - a coastal city on Long Island Sound. Date: circa 1930s

St Patricks Cathedral, New York, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
St Patricks Cathedral, New York, USA, c1900. Neo-Gothic church on Fifth Avenue, seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York

The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. Artist: W & AH Fry
The Pavilion, Brighton, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Oxford, c1896. Artist: Charles Gillman & Co
Oxford, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Coventry: The Three Spires, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Coventry: The Three Spires, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Lichfield Cathedral, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Lichfield Cathedral, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Milan Cathedral (Duomo) and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II at dusk, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

London Bridge and the City of London, 1892. Artist: John Crowther
London Bridge and the City of London, 1892. View from the tower of St Saviours Church, Southwark (later Southwark Cathedral)

Europe, Romania, Brasov, Council Square, Piata Sfatului, Brasov historical Black Church spire

Europe, Romania, Mures County, Sighisoara, clock tower, symbol of the town

Flower and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Europe, Czech Republic, Prague. Statue on the Charles bridge and the St. Nicholas church and clock tower and spires of old town

Europe, Romania, Brasov. Poarta Schei district. Olimpia Restaurant near George Street. Clock Tower, spires

Europe, Romania, Mures County, Sighisoara clock tower, symbol of the town

Europe, Czech Republic, Prague. Tyn Church, founded in 1385, dominates one side of the Old Town Square in Prague. The towers of this powerful looking Gothic church (with a Baroque interior)

Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, 2009. Built in the Gothic Revival architectural style, Truro was the first new cathedral to be built in England since Salisbury Cathedral, which was begun in 1220

Place Kleber, Strasbourg, France, 1923. View of the side opposite the Aubette with the Rue des Grandes Arcades at the left. From The Architectural Forum Volume XXXIX

The Church and Part of the Abbey of St Victor, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Cathedral of St Bavo, Ghent, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Cathedral of St Bavo, Ghent, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). The 14th Century belfry can be seen in the Distance. The nave and transept of the cathedral were completed in 1533-1559

Stockholm, c1933 (1935). Artist: Isaac Grunewald
Stockholm, c1933 (1935). From The Studio Volume 109. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Lord Street, Southport, Lancashire, c1900s(?)

British troops marching in Cologne, Germany, 1918-1926. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
British troops marching in Cologne, Germany, 1918-1926. Under the terms of the armistice ending the First World War and the subsequent Treaty of Versailles

Oxford, c1903, (1938). Artist: Richard Henry Wright
Oxford, c1903, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

The Town Hall, Leuven, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Town Hall, Leuven, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Built between 1448-1463 and restored in 1842. During the bombardment of the town by the Germans in 1914 this was the only important building that

Berlin, mid 19th century. Artist: Johann Philipp Eduard Gartner
Berlin, mid 19th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St Petersburg

View of Kostroma, Russia, 1838. Artist: Nikandor Grigorievich Chernetsov
View of Kostroma, Russia, 1838. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

The Market Place in Pirna, c1752-c1755. Artist: Bernardo Bellotto
The Market Place in Pirna, c1752-c1755. Pirna is a town near Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

View of the St Basils Slope, seen from the Moskva River, Moscow, Russia, c1890-c1905. St Basils Cathedral is visible in the distance

16th Century Catholic Church, Located in the Unesco World Heritage Old Town The Baltic States, Estonia, Tallinn, 16th Century Catholic Church, Located in the Unesco World Heritage Old Town

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Captivating Spires: Architectural Marvels Around the World Rising majestically in La Jolla, San Diego County, California, the Mormon Temple stands as a testament to faith and intricate craftsmanship. As if reaching for the heavens themselves, the spires of Treffgarne in Pembrokeshire, South Wales tell tales of hardworking GWR navvies who built this railway marvel. Coventry's Three Spires pierce through Warwickshire's skyline, symbolizing resilience and rebirth after wartime devastation. From an aerial perspective, Peterborough Cathedral's spires dominate Cambridgeshire's landscape with their grandeur and architectural brilliance. The cityscape of Coventry offers a mesmerizing view where modernity blends harmoniously with historical spires that stand tall against time. Amidst Belfast's Falls Road lies a captivating sight - towering spires that adorn its skyline while reflecting Northern Ireland's rich heritage. In Quebec City, Canada, the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel boasts elegant spires that grace its roofline and add charm to this historic destination. Cricket enthusiasts gather in Coventry to witness thrilling matches unfold beneath the watchful gaze of magnificent spires surrounding them. Budapest proudly showcases its Parliament Building adorned with awe-inspiring spires that epitomize Hungary’s architectural prowess and cultural heritage. Salt Lake City is home to two remarkable Mormon Temples on Temple Square; their soaring spires serve as beacons of spiritual devotion within Utah’s vibrant community. The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest commands attention with its regal presence crowned by resplendent golden-tipped spires – truly an emblematic gem of European architecture.