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The Basilica of Maxentius, the largest structure on the Forum. The basilica was a temple to many Roman gods, and included a number of statues, including one of Constantine at the apse of the "church". It served not only as a place of worship, but as a meeting hall and courthouse, and was apparently the site of the wrestling events in the 1960 Olympics. Very cool.
The Record Tower, the sole surviving tower of the mediæval castle dating from c.1228.
Dublin Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath) in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, is a major Irish governmental complex, formerly the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Most of the complex dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland. The Castle served as the seat of English, then later British government of Ireland under the Lordship of Ireland (1171–1541), the Kingdom of Ireland (1541–1800), and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1800–1922). Upon establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, the complex was ceremonially handed over to the newly formed Provisional Government led by Michael Collins.
Stockholm Public Library (Stockholms stadsbibliotek or Stadsbiblioteket) (1924 - 28, 1932) by Erik Gunnar Asplund in Stockholm, Sweden.