Legendary Megastructures

At The Foot Of The Pyrenees The Sanctuary Of Our Lady Of Lourdes Emerged Following Reported Apparitions Of The Virgin Mary Explore The Remarkable Construction Of This Vast Christian Pilgrimage Site Including Its Three Basilicas And Monumental Crypt And Discover How An Extraordinary Religious Complex Took Shape

Under Napoleon Iii And Baron Haussmann 19thcentury Paris Underwent A Massive And Controversial Transformation More Than 20000 Houses Were Demolished As Sweeping Boulevards Major Roads And Train Stations Reshaped The Capital Creating Much Of The Distinctive Urban Landscape That Defines Paris Today

Explore The Architectural Legacy Of Napoleon Bonaparte And The Ambitious Projects That Transformed Paris During His Rule From The Arc De Triomphe And Vendome Column To The Palais De La Bourse And Church Of La Madeleine His Vision Also Inspired An Extensive Network Of Canals And Bridges Across The French Capital