Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

Spain: Final Piece of Central Tower Put in Place on Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia 2

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, known as the Tower of Jesus Christ, was put in place on Friday, February 20. This historic milestone makes the landmark the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, marking a significant step toward the completion of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece 144 years after construction began.

Sweden: Historic Kiruna Church Moved Amid Mining Subsidence Threat

Sweden’s landmark, a historic 113-year-old Kiruna Church, began a slow-motion journey to a new location, as the town faces a threat of ground subsidence from years of iron ore mining at Europe's biggest underground mine.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Hotspur Press Building in Manchester, Halting Trains

A large fire broke out at the Hotspur Press building, a landmark in downtown Manchester, causing it to partly collapse and spreading to a neighboring apartment building. The blaze at the former printing press building forced all trains through Manchester Oxford Road station to be canceled.

US: Fire Engulfs Old Morrison Hotel In Downtown Los Angeles, California

A massive fire erupted at Morrison Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, December 26. The 4 story building had been vacant and was purchased by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation last year. There are no reports on injuries.

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of Police officers from the french national police gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

People attend the second mass outside Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

Illustration of People gather outside Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of the landmark cathedrals second mass, open to the public, since its re-opening in Paris on December 8, 2024. Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass in the morning of December 8, 2024, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony. 2,500 people who secured free tickets this week are expected to attend the mass. The cathedral will open fully to visitors on December 16, 2024 via an online reservation system. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

First International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 - Visitors visit a historic landmark and classic Russian design exhibition center transformed into a "Disneyland castle" to celebrate China's National Day during the first International Light and Shadow Festival in Shanghai, China, Sept. 22, 2024.

Canada: Massive Fire Destroys Historic Red Bridge In Kamloops, BC 3

The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, British Columbia, was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, September 19. The fire is believed to have started in the center of the bridge and spread quickly, causing the bridge to collapse into the South Thompson River eventually. This incident follows another fire on the bridge early Tuesday, which had already led to the bridge closure for damage assessment.

Canada: Massive Fire Destroys Historic Red Bridge In Kamloops, BC

The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, British Columbia, was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, September 19. The fire is believed to have started in the center of the bridge and spread quickly, causing the bridge to collapse into the South Thompson River eventually. This incident follows another fire on the bridge early Tuesday, which had already led to the bridge closure for damage assessment.

Canada: Massive Fire Destroys Historic Red Bridge In Kamloops, BC 2

The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, British Columbia, was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, September 19. The fire is believed to have started in the center of the bridge and spread quickly, causing the bridge to collapse into the South Thompson River eventually. This incident follows another fire on the bridge early Tuesday, which had already led to the bridge closure for damage assessment.

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.