Inside Palais Garnier – The Paris Opera House

Take a look inside the most famous opera house in the world. The Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier, in Paris, France is known for its opulent Baroque style interior decor and Beaux-Arts exterior architecture.

The construction of the Palais Garnier began in 1861 and was completed in 1875.

Recent restoration of the auditorium includes the ceiling area with a new painting in a modern style by Marc Chagall. At the centre of the painting is the grand chandelier.
 

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The Shard – A Vertical City In London

The Shard, formally known as London Bridge Tower, officially opened to the public on February 1, 2013. During planning stages, its master architect Renzo Piano described the building as a “Shard of Glass”.

Standing at 309. 6 meters high, The Shard was the tallest building in Western Europe at the time of its completion.

The skyscraper is a vertical city with offices, private condominiums, a 5-star hotel, a spa and restaurants.

There is also a public viewing gallery on the 72nd floor at the height of 245 meters (804 feet).
 

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