The Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, a commanding 19th-century cathedral, stands on a hill above a harbour in Marseille. Reminiscent of the magnificent Basilica of Sacré-Coeur in Paris, the church is topped with a statue of Mary, whom Christians believe to be the virgin mother of Jesus Christ.
Cairo’s Great Muslim University:
Covered walkways line the huge courtyard of Al-Azhar University in Egypt. Located in the capital city of Cairo, the university is one of the oldest in the world and one of the most influential religious schools in Islam. Founded by the Fatimids, a band of Shiite Muslims who came to Egypt in 969, Al-Azhar was a large mosque before it became the focal point of the university. Much of Egypt’s leadership in the Muslim world can be attributed to this university.
View of the Lake District:
The Lake District, in the northwest of England, includes some of the country’s most beautiful and varied landscapes. Located in the county of Cumbria, the area has, since the 18th century, attracted romantic poets such as William Wordsworth (1770–1850), who were hoping to capture the rugged appeal of its deep blue lakes, rocky peaks, rolling green pastures, and isolated villages. The Lake District's Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, at 978 metres (3,210 feet) above sea level.
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