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Jefferson Memorial, Washinton DC

This memorial honours Thomas Jefferson, principal architect of United States' Declaration of Independence.  It features multiple quotes from Jefferson intended to capture his ideology and philosophy.  Jefferson was staunchly supportive of American republicanism, individual rights, religious freedom, states' rights, and virtue.  He was deeply sceptical of cities and financiers and hostile to aristocracy, elitism, and corruption.  He is widely considered among the most influential political minds of his age and one of the most consequential intellectual forces behind the American Revolution.  The building is simple, with one purpose, to house the bronze statue of Jefferson. It is a gleaming white neo-classical landmark on the shores of the Potomac River.

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Ghent city centre, Belgium

There is a lot of history packed into the old town in Ghent.  This photo shows St Bavo’s Cathedral, the famous 14th century Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church all lined up along Cataloniëstraat.  Every Sunday the carillonneur gives a concert with the bells of the tower.  Ghent shows off 1,000 years of history through its remarkably preserved architecture.

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