Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

An architecture is illuminated during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

An architecture is illuminated during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

An architecture is illuminated during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Bank

Illustration - Bank

CHINA. MACAO. NATIONAL BANK NEAR THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF LEAL SENADO. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

France: Spire Of Historic Rouen Cathedral Catches Fire 5

A fire broke out in the spire of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a major landmark in the capital of the Normandy region of France, on Thursday, July 11. The 12th-century cathedral was under renovation. Authorities said the fire was quickly extinguished.

France: Spire Of Historic Rouen Cathedral Catches Fire 4

A fire broke out in the spire of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a major landmark in the capital of the Normandy region of France, on Thursday, July 11. The 12th-century cathedral was under renovation. Authorities said the fire was quickly extinguished.

France: Spire Of Historic Rouen Cathedral Catches Fire

A fire broke out in the spire of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a major landmark in the capital of the Normandy region of France, on Thursday, July 11. The 12th-century cathedral was under renovation. Authorities said the fire was quickly extinguished.

France: Spire Of Historic Rouen Cathedral Catches Fire 2

A fire broke out in the spire of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a major landmark in the capital of the Normandy region of France, on Thursday, July 11. The 12th-century cathedral was under renovation. Authorities said the fire was quickly extinguished.

France: Spire Of Historic Rouen Cathedral Catches Fire 3

A fire broke out in the spire of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, a major landmark in the capital of the Normandy region of France, on Thursday, July 11. The 12th-century cathedral was under renovation. Authorities said the fire was quickly extinguished.

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-HISTORICAL DISTRICT-AL-BALAD

(240204) -- JEDDAH, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are pictured at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 21, 2023. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows part of buildings at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Statues are pictured at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 21, 2023. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 21, 2023. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 21, 2023 shows part of buildings at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch performance at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 22, 2023. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-QILOU OLD STREET-TOURISM (CN)

(230827) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows some details in buildings at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Qilou, or arcaded house, refers to a building with a frontage arcade on its ground floor that allows pedestrians to pass through. Haikou boasts the largest and best-preserved Qilou compound in China, which was included by the state authorities in the country's first list of historic streets in 2009. Most Qilou in the city were built in early 1900s by returned overseas Chinese with ideas borrowed from architecture of the Southeast Asia where they used to live. This compound of unique building style has turned into a major tourist attraction in Haikou. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

Historic house built by U.S. architect in Kanagawa damaged by fire

Historic house built by U.S. architect in Kanagawa damaged by fire

FUJISAWA, Japan - A large part of a two-story wooden house built by the late U.S. architect J. H. Morgan in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, lies damaged after a fire on May 12. The house had been the subject of preservation efforts by the city government and local citizens as a piece of historic architecture.

A glimpse of Wuzhen: host town of World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

STORY: A glimpse of Wuzhen: host town of World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: WUZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YIN XIAOSHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of views in Wuzhen STORYLINE: The 2022 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit is underway here in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province. The ancient river town of Wuzhen has a history of more than 1,300 years. Renowned for its extensive network of rivers and traditional water-town architecture, Wuzhen has now become a hub for cutting-edge Internet technology. With the Grand Canal passing by the town, Wuzhen is a historic scenic town. In recent years, Wuzhen has vigorously promoted the development of the digital economy. The number of digital economy enterprises in Wuzhen has increased from 12 to more than 1,000. As a permanent host place of the WIC Wuzhen Summit, the ancient town witnessed development of China's digital economy. The value of China's digita

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Notre Dame cathedral is seen under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A sculpture is seen near the Notre Dame cathedral under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks near the Notre Dame cathedral under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A sculpture is seen near the Notre Dame cathedral under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist bus passes by the Notre Dame cathedral under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Notre Dame cathedral is seen under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Notre Dame cathedral is seen under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-RENOVATION

(220416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Notre Dame cathedral is seen under renovation in Paris, France, April 15, 2022. On April 15, 2019, a huge fire broke out at the historic cathedral located in the heart of Paris and destroyed the spire of the building. Hours after the blaze, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, would be rebuilt and reopen by 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

CHINA-HENAN-DENGFENG-HISTORIC MONUMENTS (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-DENGFENG-HISTORIC MONUMENTS (CN)

(220413) -- ZHENGZHOU, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 20, 2017 shows the Kernel Compound of Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province. The historic monuments of Dengfeng in the "Center of Heaven and Earth" include the ancient architectural complex at Songshan Mountain in Henan, central China. Constructed over the course of nine dynasties, some of these buildings are the best examples of ancient Chinese architecture devoted to ritual, science, technology and education (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-DENGFENG-HISTORIC MONUMENTS (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-DENGFENG-HISTORIC MONUMENTS (CN)

(220413) -- ZHENGZHOU, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 7, 2022 shows the Songyang Academy in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province. The historic monuments of Dengfeng in the "Center of Heaven and Earth" include the ancient architectural complex at Songshan Mountain in Henan, central China. Constructed over the course of nine dynasties, some of these buildings are the best examples of ancient Chinese architecture devoted to ritual, science, technology and education (Xinhua/Li An)