The Wonders of Europe - 1 ª Season

It is the world's largest art museum. The world-famous Louvre Museum is located in the middle of Paris. With paintings such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and 35,000 other masterpieces. But it is not just a museum. The palace has been the center of power ever since it was built. Philip II Augustus, Francis I, Louis XIV the Great and even Napoleon have left their mark on it. Here we delve into the incredible history of one of Europe's most magnificent buildings.

It is France's most famous castle. In 1661, Louis XIV was presented with the dramatic castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte outside Paris. The castle made such a great impression on the king that he set out to build the world's most beautiful castle - Versailles. It took the best architects and artists over 50 years to build the world-famous monument with its hall of mirrors, baroque garden and castle church. Here we delve into the incredible history of one of Europe's most magnificent buildings.

They are among the most visited monuments in the world. For 2500 years, the world has been fascinated by the Parthenon and the other temples. The monuments were dedicated to the gods, but they were also a political expression, created by the citizens of the world's first democracy. The story of the Acropolis also contains bloodshed, intrigue, war and corruption - and represents a turning point in human history. And this is what makes the Acropolis one of the wonders of Europe.

It is one of the most visited monuments in Europe. The impressive citadel: Alhambra. Built in the Middle Ages as a defense against the Christians, it is a technical marvel. Behind the fortress walls lies a mosaic of sumptuous palaces and gardens and ingenious inventions. It was a refuge for the sultans of Spain, and when it fell, it became a symbol of the Christian reconquest. It is this unique history that has made Alhambra one of the wonders of Europe.