Monuments & Landmarks - RSS Feed https://c4urselves.com/browse-monuments-landmarks-videos-1-date.html We’re a values-based online community exclusively dedicated to the free sharing of user-generated videos of what it’s actually like to experience the world around us – whether that’s by walking, cycling or doing outdoor activities. El Castillo de Chapultepec, Ciudad de Mexico https://c4urselves.com/el-castillo-de-chapultepec-ciudad-de-mexico_dbaead821.html

The Castillo de Chapultepec in the park of the same name, Mexico City. The best views across the city.

The castle is a major historical landmark in Mexico\'s modern history: https://www.chapultepec.com.mx/visita/2

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:46:40 +0100 El Castillo de Chapultepec, Ciudad de Mexico <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/dbaead821-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>The Castillo de Chapultepec in the park of the same name, Mexico City. The best views across the city.</p> <p>The castle is a major historical landmark in Mexico\'s modern history: https://www.chapultepec.com.mx/visita/2</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/el-castillo-de-chapultepec-ciudad-de-mexico_dbaead821.html Penrhyn Castle https://c4urselves.com/penrhyn-castle_7150d0f0a.html

It\'s called a castle, but it\'s actually an 18th C manor rebuilt in the style of a castle, via the dubious income of the plantation-owning Pennant family. Now a striking building set in beautiful countryside, managed by the National Trust.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 17:07:41 +0100 Penrhyn Castle <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/7150d0f0a-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>It\'s called a castle, but it\'s actually an 18th C manor rebuilt in the style of a castle, via the dubious income of the plantation-owning Pennant family. Now a striking building set in beautiful countryside, managed by the National Trust.</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/penrhyn-castle_7150d0f0a.html Conwy Castle https://c4urselves.com/conwy-castle_a33db512a.html

One of the most important and \"authentic\" castles in Wales, built by Edward I from 1283 to 1292, and used as a base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.

...it was a windy day. ;)

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 17:06:21 +0100 Conwy Castle <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/a33db512a-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>One of the most important and \"authentic\" castles in Wales, built by Edward I from 1283 to 1292, and used as a base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.<br /><br />...it was a windy day. ;)</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/conwy-castle_a33db512a.html Entering Conwy Castle https://c4urselves.com/entering-conwy-castle_6d229b7e7.html

Spectacular

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 17:04:36 +0100 Entering Conwy Castle <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/6d229b7e7-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>Spectacular</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/entering-conwy-castle_6d229b7e7.html Rhuddlan Castle, Wales https://c4urselves.com/rhuddlan-castle-wales_d613f5824.html

Built by Edward I in 1277, and an early base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.

It\'s seen better days, but is still very imposing.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 17:01:54 +0100 Rhuddlan Castle, Wales <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/d613f5824-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p><p>Built by Edward I in 1277, and an early base for his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.<br /><br />It\'s seen better days, but is still very imposing.</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/rhuddlan-castle-wales_d613f5824.html Long Beach - Old Queen Mary https://c4urselves.com/long-beach-old-queen-mary_883895163.html

When do you get to see LA (or Long Beach, to be precise) in the rain??

Looking out from a jetty to the Old Queen Mary cruise ship, in the company of a crane, as a yacht pulls in... then turning around to face the Lions Lighthouse.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:49:32 +0000 Long Beach - Old Queen Mary <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/883895163-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>When do you get to see LA (or Long Beach, to be precise) in the rain??<br /><br />Looking out from a jetty to the Old Queen Mary cruise ship, in the company of a crane, as a yacht pulls in... then turning around to face the Lions Lighthouse.]]> https://c4urselves.com/long-beach-old-queen-mary_883895163.html Inside the Medici Chapels https://c4urselves.com/inside-the-medici-chapels_7c173e336.html

Inside the mausoleum of the Medici family (le Cappelle Medicee) in Florence, which has the second largest dome in the city.]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 15:52:45 +0100 Inside the Medici Chapels <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/7c173e336-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>Inside the mausoleum of the Medici family (le Cappelle Medicee) in Florence, which has the second largest dome in the city.]]> https://c4urselves.com/inside-the-medici-chapels_7c173e336.html Holy Island https://c4urselves.com/holy-island_30195829d.html

A view across the small bay at Lindisfarne (Holy Island) at high tide, with the castle on the left and the outline of Bamburgh castle in the distance.]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:14:35 +0000 Holy Island <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/30195829d-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>A view across the small bay at Lindisfarne (Holy Island) at high tide, with the castle on the left and the outline of Bamburgh castle in the distance.]]> https://c4urselves.com/holy-island_30195829d.html Rosebery Avenue, New River Head, Sadlers Wells andvthe Spa Green estate, Islington, Lonon https://c4urselves.com/rosebery-avenue-new-river-head-sadlers-wells-andvthe-spa-green-estate-islington-lonon_486dc2ea9.html

A short stretch of Rosebery Avenue between Clerkenwell and Angel in the London Borough of Islington. The New River Head building, originally the site of a 17th century water distribution company which brought water 40km+ into London in an artificial channel (the \"new river\"), later the headquarters of Thames Water, now flats, and its associated laboratory building, a fine piece of modernist architecture, also now flats. Sadlers Wells, London\'s leading dance theatre, rebuilt 15 years or so ago, and the modernist Spa Green social housing estate designed for Finsbury Council (as it then was) by Berthold Lubetkin]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:44:36 +0100 Rosebery Avenue, New River Head, Sadlers Wells andvthe Spa Green estate, Islington, Lonon <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/486dc2ea9-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>A short stretch of Rosebery Avenue between Clerkenwell and Angel in the London Borough of Islington. The New River Head building, originally the site of a 17th century water distribution company which brought water 40km+ into London in an artificial channel (the \"new river\"), later the headquarters of Thames Water, now flats, and its associated laboratory building, a fine piece of modernist architecture, also now flats. Sadlers Wells, London\'s leading dance theatre, rebuilt 15 years or so ago, and the modernist Spa Green social housing estate designed for Finsbury Council (as it then was) by Berthold Lubetkin]]> https://c4urselves.com/rosebery-avenue-new-river-head-sadlers-wells-andvthe-spa-green-estate-islington-lonon_486dc2ea9.html Ibn Tulun mosque in Cairo https://c4urselves.com/ibn-tulun-mosque-in-cairo_127b6d704.html

A short walk inside the vast Ibn Tulun mosque in Cairo, built in the 9th century

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:04:25 +0100 Ibn Tulun mosque in Cairo <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/127b6d704-1.jpg" /></p><p>A short walk inside the vast Ibn Tulun mosque in Cairo, built in the 9th century</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/ibn-tulun-mosque-in-cairo_127b6d704.html Scott Monument, Edinburgh https://c4urselves.com/scott-monument-edinburgh_a5fc4e78f.html

Walking towards the Scott Monument and Princes Street]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 22:21:39 +0100 Scott Monument, Edinburgh <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/a5fc4e78f-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>Walking towards the Scott Monument and Princes Street]]> https://c4urselves.com/scott-monument-edinburgh_a5fc4e78f.html Amazing temple complex by night https://c4urselves.com/amazing-temple-complex-by-night_96957e928.html

Walking through Wat Pho temple complex in Bangkok by night, totally deserted. Amazing place, amazing experience.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:17:24 +0100 Amazing temple complex by night <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/96957e928-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>Walking through Wat Pho temple complex in Bangkok by night, totally deserted. Amazing place, amazing experience.]]> https://c4urselves.com/amazing-temple-complex-by-night_96957e928.html St Albans band https://c4urselves.com/st-albans-band_155bf9740.html

On a day out shopping in St Albans, we came across this very colourful brass band playing underneath the old Clock Tower on the high street. They were also very hardy, because it was bitterly cold.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:21:29 +0000 St Albans band <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/155bf9740-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>On a day out shopping in St Albans, we came across this very colourful brass band playing underneath the old Clock Tower on the high street. They were also very hardy, because it was bitterly cold.]]> https://c4urselves.com/st-albans-band_155bf9740.html Inside Gough’s Cave at Cheddar Gorge https://c4urselves.com/inside-gough%e2%80%99s-cave-at-cheddar-gorge_64cee6038.html

Walk in the fantastic Gough’s cave at Cheddar Gorge including the water hewn chimney feature - bit dark, but it is a cave !]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:18:32 +0000 Inside Gough’s Cave at Cheddar Gorge <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/64cee6038-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>Walk in the fantastic Gough’s cave at Cheddar Gorge including the water hewn chimney feature - bit dark, but it is a cave !]]> https://c4urselves.com/inside-gough%e2%80%99s-cave-at-cheddar-gorge_64cee6038.html Piazza della Signoria https://c4urselves.com/piazza-della-signoria_ea0b67e74.html

The world-famous Piazza della Signoria, with Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia de\' Lanzi, whose most famous statue is the Perseus by Cellini.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:12:50 +0000 Piazza della Signoria <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/ea0b67e74-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>The world-famous Piazza della Signoria, with Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia de\' Lanzi, whose most famous statue is the Perseus by Cellini.]]> https://c4urselves.com/piazza-della-signoria_ea0b67e74.html San Miniato al Monte, Firenze https://c4urselves.com/san-miniato-al-monte-firenze_172f98491.html

Walking up the steps of San Miniato al Monte, overlooking Florence, November 2018. One of the best views of the entire city.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:40:17 +0000 San Miniato al Monte, Firenze <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/172f98491-1.jpg" /></p><p>Walking up the steps of San Miniato al Monte, overlooking Florence, November 2018. One of the best views of the entire city.</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/san-miniato-al-monte-firenze_172f98491.html Florence https://c4urselves.com/florence_98677b733.html

View of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo, from which you can see across the whole valley in which the city sits. The famous Duomo dominates the city across the river.

It was a rainy day, but Florence was no less beautiful.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:37:17 +0000 Florence <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/98677b733-1.jpg" /></p><p>View of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo, from which you can see across the whole valley in which the city sits. The famous Duomo dominates the city across the river.<br /><br />It was a rainy day, but Florence was no less beautiful.</p>]]> https://c4urselves.com/florence_98677b733.html Ramsgate Tunnels https://c4urselves.com/ramsgate-tunnels_e1f8bc83e.html

The famous tunnels built as air raid shelters in WWII]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:55:46 +0000 Ramsgate Tunnels <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/e1f8bc83e-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>The famous tunnels built as air raid shelters in WWII]]> https://c4urselves.com/ramsgate-tunnels_e1f8bc83e.html Monza, il Duomo https://c4urselves.com/monza-il-duomo_6b50dd7d6.html

Il Duomo di Monza]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:32:18 +0000 Monza, il Duomo <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/6b50dd7d6-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>Il Duomo di Monza]]> https://c4urselves.com/monza-il-duomo_6b50dd7d6.html Inside St. Peter\'s Basilica https://c4urselves.com/inside-st-peters-basilica_bc9507fc1.html

The most impressive cathedral in the world..?]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:26:10 +0100 Inside St. Peter\'s Basilica <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://c4urselves.com/uploads/thumbs/bc9507fc1-1.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></p>The most impressive cathedral in the world..?]]> https://c4urselves.com/inside-st-peters-basilica_bc9507fc1.html