My Cultural Timeline of the World continues:
1401 – 1500 AD
1402 AD — The Cathedral of Seville*, Spain is constructed. It is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third-largest church in the world. It is reputed to house the remains of Christopher Columbus, although there are several other places in the world who also claim this distinction. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Seville, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Seville Cathedral
1406 AD — Temple of Heaven*, a sacrificial altar and one of the world’s most exquisite buildings, was built in Beijing, China. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Beijing, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Temple of Heaven
1410 AD — The Astronomical Clock in Prague*, Czech Republic, was built next to the Town Hall, on Prague’s main square. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Prague, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Astronomical Clock, Prague
1415 AD — Battle of Agincourt takes place. England now has the advantage in the Hundred Years’ War.
1419 AD — Hussite Wars begin after the death of Jan Hus. Hus was a Czech priest and philosopher and a pivotal figure of the Reformation. He was burned at the stake for heresy. A Statue of Jan Hus is prominently featured on Prague’s main square. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Prague, available for sale on the website for just $1.49.
Jan Hus Memorial
1420 AD — The Forbidden City* complex is completed in Beijing, China. This huge enclave of the Chinese emperor was off-limits to the world until 1912, the end of the Qing Dynasty. The complex contains 980 buildings and now welcomes visitors as a museum. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Beijing, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City
1420 AD — Buda Castle* is constructed on Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Budapest, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Buda Castle
1420 AD — The first of the Ming Tombs* is constructed north of Beijing by Chinese Emperor Yongle, who is also recognized as the builder of the Forbidden City. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Statue of Emperor Yongle
1421 AD — The Berne Munster (Cathedral)* is built. Its main entrance contains an incredible depiction of the “Last Judgment.” This sight and many others have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Berne, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Portal of Berne Munster
1431 AD — The trial and execution of Joan of Arc occurs in Rouen, France.
1434 AD — The Medici Family rises to prominence in Florence, Italy.
1438 AD — The Onofrio Fountain* is built on the Stradun in Dubrovnik, Croatia. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Dubrovnik, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Onofrio Fountain
1439 AD — Johannes Gutenberg invents the Printing Press.
1443 AD — Hotel Dieu is built in Beaune, France. It was built as an Almshouse, a hospital for the poor.
Hotel Dieu, Beaune
1450 AD — The ceremonial city of Machu Picchu* is built above Cusco, Peru. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Machu Picchu
1450 AD — This is the latest date given for the construction and settlement of Taos Pueblo*, located in Taos, New Mexico. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Taos Pueblo
1453 AD — Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks.
1456 AD — Santa Maria Novella Basilica* is built in Florence, Italy. It attracts thousands of tourists annually because of the excellent artwork inside and because of its distinctive facade. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Florence, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Santa Maria Novella Basilica
1465 AD — Topkapi Palace* is erected in Istanbul. It was the residence of sultans for hundreds of years. Now a museum, it contains a dazzling display of jewels as well as many other historical objects. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Istanbul, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
Entrance to Topkapi Palace
1482 AD — Construction begins on the Kremlin, the seat of Russian power, located in Moscow.
1490 AD — The Anne Hathaway Cottage, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England is built. It is the epitome of a thatched roof cottage, common in England at this time.
Anne Hathaway Cottage
1492 AD — End of Moorish rule in Iberia as King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella expel the Moors from the Alhambra, their last stronghold.
1492 AD — Christopher Columbus reaches the New World.
1497 AD — Vasco de Gama completes the first voyage from Europe to India around the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa.
1499 AD — Ryoanji Temple* is completed in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the finest examples of Classic Japanese Zen Gardens in the world. This and many other major tourist attractions have been incorporated into Gary’s Walking Tour of Kyoto, available for sale on the website for just $1.49. *= UNESCO World Heritage Site
1500 AD — Birth of Charles V who served as both a Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Spain.
