Behold The Temple of Preah Vihear
The temple comprises a series of sanctuaries that are linked by an elaborate system of pavements and staircases over an 800 meter long axis. The axis dates back to the early 11th century AD.
Read moreCastel Del Monte, The Birthplace of Southern Renaissance
Unlike other major European castles, it also brought in some Islamic art and classical antiquity that set new standards in building castles.
Read morePotala Palace, The Mythical Abode of Dalai Lama
Until 1959 when the 14th Dalai Lama fled political persecution from Lhasa to India, the Potala Palace was the official residence of the spiritual leader. Today, the palace has been inscribed into the UNESCO world heritage sites and it serves as a museum for the Tibet region.
Read moreThe Most Selected Of Places; Karnak Temple
The Area surrounding the Karnak Temple in Egypt is referred to as Ipet-isut or the 'most selected of places'. It was the main worship area among the Egyptians of the old.
Read moreThe City of Temples and Pagodas ~ Bagan
Bagan was the capital of the Pagan Empire from the 9th to 13th century. It is to be found in the Mandalay region of Myanmar (formerly Burma). During the Empire's apogee, it constructed 10,000 monasteries, pagodas and temples.
Read moreThe Smoke That Thunders ~ Zambia's Victoria Falls
The Zambians refer to the Victoria Falls as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya'. This is translated to mean 'the smoke that thunders'. The local tribes’ folklore tried to explain away what the waterfalls of the mighty Zambezi River were all about.
Read moreThe Granduer of the Grand Canyon
The nature pulls many surprises around the world. How would you explain the towering mountains of the Himalayas or the icy slopes of the Alps? We all marvel at the sights of the Wildebeest migration in Kenya and the vastness of the Amazon Forests. And yet, nothing quite prepares you for the beautiful landscapes of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States.
Read moreLa Grand-Place, Brussels
The Grand Place, also called ‘La Grande’ is a reflection of an eclectic and highly successful blend of architectural and artistic styles of the Flemish. The quality of the work done on La Grande is a classic example of evolution of architectural designs of a mercantile city in Northern Europe at its height of prosperity.
Read moreHistoric Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao
Located on the Caribbean Island of Curacao is the Historic port town of Willemstad that was established by colonial Netherlands. The Dutch established trading routes in the Caribbean and the Americas using the natural harbor at Curacao Island. This would lead to settlement of various communities in the area.
Read moreExplore the Monastic Island of Reichenau
For more than 1000 years, the island of Reichenau was closely intertwined with monastic lifestyle. In fact, the island is more renowned worldwide for its monasteries than for anything else.
Read moreHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara
The most prominent of the Nara monuments is the palace that is located on the northern end of Central Avenue on a 120 hectares piece of land. The palace was not only the imperial family residence, but was also used for political and religious ceremonies.
Read moreExplore the Ancient Polish City of Zamość
Zamosc is a Polish town that follows the renaissance theme that was very popular in the late 16th century. It still retains its layout and fortifications. A large percentage of the buildings found within the town center dates back to the 16th century.
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